Kenneth Edward Bailey, known professionally as Young Scooter, was an American rapper born on March 28, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia. He gained prominence in the early 2010s as part of the burgeoning trap music scene. In 2012, Young Scooter signed with Future’s Freebandz label, and later collaborated with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records and Waka Flocka Flame’s Brick Squad Monopoly.
Throughout his career, Young Scooter released several mixtapes and singles that resonated with fans, contributing to the evolution of Southern hip-hop. His music is available on platforms like Spotify.
Tragically, on March 28, 2025, Young Scooter passed away at the age of 39. Reports indicate that he sustained injuries after fleeing from Atlanta police officers and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
His untimely death has left fans and the hip-hop community mourning the loss of a significant artist who played a pivotal role in shaping the trap music genre.
For more information, you can visit Young Scooter’s official Instagram account.