Tragedy has struck the entertainment industry as renowned American rapper Young Scooter has passed away at the age of 39.
Reports indicate that he sustained fatal injuries following a shooting incident while attempting to flee from the police.
The heartbreaking event, which coincided with his birthday, has left fans and fellow artists in deep mourning.
According to multiple sources, Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Bailey, was shot and later rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Initial reports suggested that the Atlanta Police Department was involved in the fatal shooting.
However, officials have denied these claims, clarifying that the rapper succumbed to leg injuries sustained while hopping fences in an attempt to escape.
“The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Kenneth Bailey,” one report stated, confirming his passing.
The circumstances surrounding the tragic incident remain unclear, as law enforcement agencies have yet to issue an official statement addressing the controversy.
Young Scooter, who was well-known for his collaborations with major artists, rose to prominence in the hip-hop scene with his 2012 mixtape Street Lottery.
He was closely associated with Future’s Freebandz label and later joined Waka Flocka Flame’s Brick Squad Monopoly in 2013.
His hit single Columbia cemented his status in the rap industry, while his collaboration Jet Lag with Future and Juice WRLD even made its way to the Billboard Hot 100.
Meanwhile, fans have noted that just hours before his passing, Young Scooter was active on Instagram, reposting birthday wishes from friends and followers.
His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, with an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and supporters.
