Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dies at 39 on His Birthday** Young Scooter, the Atlanta rapper known for his ties to Future and Waka Flocka Flame, has passed away at the age of 39 on his birthday. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death to *Variety*, stating that he was transported by emergency medical services to Atlanta’s Grady Marcus Trauma Center on Friday. The cause of death remains undetermined, pending an autopsy. Born Kenneth Edward Bailey, Young Scooter made a lasting impact on the Atlanta rap scene. He was among the first artists signed to Future’s Freebandz label and later joined Waka Flocka Flame’s Brick Squad Monopoly under Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. Known for his prolific mixtape releases, he collaborated with industry heavyweights like Gucci Mane and Zaytoven. In 2018, he earned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with a feature on Future and Juice Wrld’s “Jet Lag.”

**Young Scooter’s Death: Atlanta Police Dispel Shooting Rumors as Tributes Pour In**  
 According to *The Atlanta Journal-Constitution* (AJC), Young Scooter was the man who jumped a fence before sustaining an apparent leg injury.  Atlanta Police Department spokesperson Smith stated, *“When officers located him on the other side of the fence, he appeared to have suffered an injury to his leg.” *  
 Authorities confirmed that he was transported to Grady Marcus Trauma Center, where he later died.  
 During a press conference, Smith refuted widespread social media rumors that Scooter had been fatally shot by Atlanta police officers.  *“Just to be very clear, the injury that was sustained was not via the officers on scene.  It was when the male was fleeing,”* he said.  
 Fellow artists paid their respects on social media following the tragic news. Playboi Carti shared the announcement on Instagram Stories with the caption *“SMFH.” * Quavo posted a video of Scooter performing on X (formerly Twitter), alongside broken-heart and prayer-hand emojis, writing, *“ion understand.” * Meanwhile, the late rapper’s Instagram Stories were flooded with birthday wishes throughout Friday.  
 Born in South Carolina, Scooter moved to Atlanta with his family at age nine, where he built his music career.  He gained recognition with his 2012 breakout track *“Colombia”* before collaborating with Future, Juicy J, and Young Thug on *“DI$Function”* in 2014.  His work with hip-hop heavyweights continued, earning Billboard chart placements with Young Thug’s *“Guwop”* (No. 45 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2016) and Future & Juice WRLD’s *“Jet Lag”* (his only Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at No. 72 in 2018).  
 *Billboard* has reached out to the Atlanta Police Department and a representative for Young Scooter for further details.