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The hip-hop industry is currently having a tragic shock after the death of talented hip-hop artist Young Scooter. It is very sad for all the fans that the artist had to go at such a young age and also on his 39th birthday.
Kenneth Bailey, better known as Young Scooter is a versatile rapper from Atlanta who has been an active part of the new-age rap scene in the city. He is best known for his gritty trap bangers that inspired a lot of the growing rappers in the modern era. The hip-hop music community is deeply struck by the news of his sudden death.

The news was confirmed by DJ Akademiks, who showed immense grief about this incident, along with fellow artists and fans. The Hip-hop and trap enthusiasts have paid tribute to the rapper through social media and also shared their feelings about his trap contributions to the industry. His widely prevailed impact on the Atlanta music scene will be deeply missed.
The profound trap artist has received tribute from fellow Atlanta artists who considered him a role model. Playboi Carti has expressed his feelings and shared on social media “I GREW UP ON DIS SHIT SMH RIP. ATLANTA LEGEND,” and it is true for many other artists. Ralo also posted a broken heart emoji for the late rapper who has been a prominent rapper in the scene since the 2010s.
R.I.P. YOUNG SCOOTER
Mar 28, 1986 — Mar 28, 2025 pic.twitter.com/kGVcnDXHeX
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 29, 2025
He used to make music under Future’s Freebandz label in 2012 and then he signed under Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. His breakout music project was ‘Street Lottery’ which offered listeners amazing bars and an amazing sound design. The standout track from the album was “Colombia,” which hit the top charts. He has also done many collaborative projects with other prominent rappers namely Future, Gucci Mane, and other major artists.
Being a pivotal character in the Atlanta community, Scooter’s contributions are considered to be the learning steps for the young trap artists and his loyalty and support for other artists will be missed.
The cause of death is still unknown however; this rapper was never hated by anyone for his humble and powerful personality.
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