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This comes as a shock to many, as Young Thug has expressed discontent over how the report portrays Scooter's death on his social media platforms. In a now-viral post on social media, Young Thug wrote, “Autopsy came back, street got shot,” suggesting that Young Scooter could have been fatally shot despite the police officially stating that there was no gunfire during the incident.
The events of the night and the police statement
Young Scooter — born Kenneth Edward Bailey — was 39 when he died on March 28, 2025. He received a fatal leg injury as he allegedly tried to escape from officers in a subdivision on William Nye Drive SE in Atlanta, according to authorities.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots and a woman being dragged into a residence, according to reports. When they got to the scene, two men, including Bailey, tried to flee. According to Paige, Bailey was seriously injured in the incident as he leaped over fences and eventually died from his wounds at Grady Marcus Trauma Center.
But officials have maintained that officers did not discharge their weapons and that there were no gunshots in connection with Bailey’s death. An autopsy has been performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to confirm the cause of death.
“To be very clear, the injury was not caused by the officers on the scene. It occurred when the individual was fleeing.”- Clarified Lt. Smith.
The widening controversy and public response
Young Thug’s statement has led to rampant speculation, as it flatly contradicts the official police narrative. Fans and fellow artists alike are calling for clarity about the circumstances surrounding Bailey’s death, particularly given Young Thug’s incendiary allegation.
Some have noted the longstanding tension between law enforcement and the rap industry, raising questions about whether crucial details are being kept from the public.
The hip-hop community is reeling from the incident. Accompanied by Young Thug’s statement, the public remains divided about Young Scooter’s tragic death.
The Hip-Hop community’s legacy of Young Scooter
Young Scooter was revered in Atlanta’s trap music scene, having collaborations with artists such as Future, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug. He first gained attention on the strength of his 2013 mixtape Street Lottery, which included the hit single “Colombia.”
Awaiting autopsy results
With the investigation moving forward, all the focus now is on the upcoming autopsy results, set to shed some light on this emerging tragedy. Was Young Scooter murdered, and what's the big-picture news with this? The hip-hop world is waiting for updates on Young Scooter’s passing, hoping for answers and clarity on why a talented rapper is being cut short, and this is news we will follow closely.
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