The music world is in shock following the unexpected death of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Bailey, who passed away Friday night under controversial circumstances. Conflicting reports have emerged about the events leading to his death.
According to a preliminary report from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, obtained by WSB-TV 2 Atlanta, Young Scooter died from a “penetrating injury of the right thigh.” The report lists his manner of death as an accident, stating that the injury led to significant blood loss.
Officials say the injury was caused when Scooter jumped over a wooden fence or woody debris, which resulted in the fatal wound.
This finding contradicts a post made on X (formerly Twitter) by fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who claimed that the autopsy showed Young Scooter had been shot, adding fuel to the speculation surrounding the incident.
The controversy stems from an earlier police response to a 911 call reporting gunshots and a woman being dragged into a home on William Nye Drive in Atlanta. When officers arrived on the scene, two men — including Young Scooter — reportedly fled from police.
The Atlanta Police Department has since confirmed that officers did not fire any weapons during the incident and did not use force against Bailey.
“While we understand that many people are saddened by his passing, it is important to recognize that Atlanta police officers neither discharged their firearms nor used any force against Mr. Bailey,” the department said in an official statement released Tuesday.
