Rapper Young scooter passes away at 39 after injuring himself while fleeing police

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically passed away on his 39th birthday. According to reports from the Atlanta police, he sustained a serious injury while attempting to escape from law enforcement officers and later died at the hospital.
Authorities revealed that Young Scooter was taken to Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta on Friday night, where he succumbed to his injuries. However, the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, as an autopsy is still pending.
Police Explain the Series of Events
During a press conference, Atlanta Police Lt. Andrew Smith provided details about the incident. He mentioned that officers had responded to a distress call regarding gunfire in the area. Upon reaching the location, police set up a perimeter outside a house. When they knocked on the door, a man quickly shut it. Shortly after, two individuals attempted to escape from the house, with one of them jumping over fences to flee.
Authorities believe that Young Scooter was the individual who jumped the fences. Officers later found him on the other side, where he appeared to have suffered a serious leg injury. He was immediately transported to Grady Marcus Trauma Center for medical treatment, but unfortunately, he did not survive.
Lt. Smith also dismissed speculation that Young Scooter had been shot by police officers. He clarified, “To be very clear, the injury was not caused by the officers on the scene. It occurred when the individual was fleeing.”
Tributes Pour In for Young Scooter
The rapper’s sudden death has left the music industry and fans in shock. Many artists and supporters have taken to social media to pay tribute to him, remembering his impact on the Atlanta rap scene.
Born Kenneth Edward Bailey, Young Scooter was well known in the Atlanta hip-hop community. He gained recognition for his raw street rap style and was among the first artists signed to Future’s Freebandz label. He later joined Waka Flocka Flame’s Brick Squad Monopoly.
Young Scooter moved to Atlanta at the age of nine and rose to prominence in 2012 with his hit song Colombia. Over the years, he collaborated with major names in the rap industry, solidifying his presence in the music world.
His untimely passing has left fans mourning the loss of a talented artist who contributed significantly to the Atlanta hip-hop scene.