The hip-hop world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter on his 39th birthday, March 28, 2025. The news shook up the music world, and several artists and fans paid heartfelt respects to the rapper who made such an impact.

More information is emerging about Young Scooter’s untimely passing. After the Atlanta rapper (real name Kenneth Edward Bailey) died on his 39th birthday March 28, a Fulton County medical examiner’s press report has listed his cause of death as “penetrating injury of the right thigh,” ruling the manner of death as accidental.

Throughout his career, Scooter collaborated with prominent artists like Young Thug, Future, Offset, Quavo, and Juice WRLD. His guest feature on Future and Juice WRLD’s “Jet Lag” in 2018 helped him earn a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 72.

Cam'ron, the rapper best known for his 2009 album Crime Pays, recently spoke about Young Scooter's tragic death on his sports news talk show, It Is What It Is.

Scooter will be remembered with a balloon release in Atlanta after dying from a leg injury while fleeing police responding to a false 911 call.

Tragedy struck the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene as rapper Young Scooter tragically died on his 39th birthday reportedly following a confrontation with Atlanta police. The “Jugg King” artist, neé Kenneth Bailey, allegedly attempted to flee on foot when officers responded to reports of gunfire and alleged abuse against a woman on Friday (March 28).

Young Scooter's son Kenneth Bailey Jr. reacted to his father's death in a series of heartbreaking Instagram posts. The rapper died in Atlanta on March 28 at age 39 after a police chase.

Young Scooter, the Atlanta rapper known for his dynamic collaborations and significant impact on the Southern hip-hop scene, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 on his birthday. This unexpected loss has left fans and fellow musicians mourning the departure of one of rap music's unique voices.

Young Scooter, an Atlanta rapper signed to Future and Waka Flocka Flame's record labels, died on his 39th birthday after a police incident.

Rapper Young Scooter has reportedly died at the age of 39 after fleeing from police on Friday, March 28, according to reports.

In an interview with Rolling Stones, the Fulton County Medical Examiner stated that, "Mr. Bailey sustained a penetrating injury of his right thigh that created marked blood loss.