Young Scooter
Dead At 39 After Being Hospitalized
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Rapper Young Scooter, known for his collaborations with Future and Gucci Mane, tragically passed away on his birthday, as confirmed by TMZ.
The hip hop artist, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, was pronounced dead at the Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta after being rushed to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services from a location in the southeast side of the city, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The cause and manner of Young Scooter’s death are currently under investigation, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his passing.
Young Scooter rose to prominence in 2012 when he signed with Future’s record label, Freebandz. He went on to collaborate with Gucci Mane on the mixtape “Free Bricks 2” in 2013, and released another mixtape that same year featuring guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Future, WG, and Lil Boosie.
His collaboration with Future and Juice Wrld on the 2018 track “Jet Lag” reached the top 100 on the Billboard charts, further solidifying his place in the hip hop industry.
Young Scooter’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy in the rap world.
Rest in peace, Young Scooter. Your music will continue to inspire generations to come.
