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Rapper Young Scooter Dies at Age 39 on His Birthday Following Hospitalization

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

Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, was confirmed as the deceased male, according to reports from 11 Alive, Variety and Atlanta News First, citing the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office. Waka Flocka, who Scooter signed in 2013, appeared to pay tribute to the late rapper on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Street, you had me crying before my show …you the backbone … dama brada.” Rapper Playboi Carti reacted on his Instagram Stories writing, “SMFH.” Quavo wrote on X “ion understand,” alongside a video of Scooter performing and a broken-heart and prayer-hands emojis.

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