Rapper Young Scooter was reportedly killed on Friday, March 28th, tragically, on his 39th birthday.
At this time, it remains unclear how Scooter died, but social media has quickly begun buzzing with rumors surrounding his passing. Many have speculated that he was killed by police, though that has not been confirmed.
Born on March 28th, 1986, Scooter became a significant figure in Atlanta’s hip-hop community. His music career began in 2008, and his breakthrough came with the 2012 mixtape “Street Lottery,” featuring his massive hit single “Colombia.” The success of “Colombia” led to an official remix featuring Rick Ross, Birdman, and Gucci Mane. Additionally, Lil Wayne covered the song for his mixtape “Dedication 5.”
Throughout his career, Young Scooter collaborated with notable artists such as Future, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug. His guest appearance on Future and Juice WRLD’s 2018 track “Jet Lag” marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 72. Other notable songs include “Doh Doh” with Future and “Guwop” alongside Young Thug, Quavo, and Offset.
His untimely death, especially on his birthday, is a devastating loss to the music community.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.
