Rapper Young Scooter Dies at 39 After Fleeing Police in Atlanta

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, passed away on March 28, 2025, his 39th birthday, after sustaining a fatal leg injury while attempting to evade police. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute involving gunfire and a woman being dragged back into a residence. Upon arrival, two men fled the scene; Bailey reportedly injured his leg while jumping fences during the escape and was later pronounced dead at Grady Hospital. ​Vulture

Young Scooter was a significant figure in the Atlanta hip-hop community, known for his collaborations with artists like Future and Gucci Mane. He gained recognition with his 2013 mixtape “Street Lottery” and its lead single, “Colombia.” His sudden passing has elicited tributes from fellow artists and fans, mourning the loss of a notable voice in the music industry.