Young Scooter

Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey (March 28, 1986 – March 28, 2025), better known by his stage name Young Scooter, was an American rapper. He was one of the first acts to sign with fellow Atlanta rapper Future's record label, Freebandz, in 2012. In 2013, he jointly signed with Waka Flocka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly, an imprint of Gucci Mane's 1017 Records. He is known for his mixtape Street Lottery (2012) and its lead single, "Colombia". His guest appearance on Future and Juice Wrld's 2018 song "Jet Lag" marked his sole entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early life and career Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey was born on March 28, 1986 in Walterboro, South Carolina. When he was nine, his family moved Atlanta, Georgia, settling in Kirkwood (also known as "Lil Mexico"). Scooter was a childhood friend with fellow Atlanta rapper Future, and decided to pursue a career in music after being charged with drug trafficking in 2008.

While his first mixtape Plug Talkin did not receive much attention, with his second release Finessin and Flexin he made a name for himself, already collaborating with Future. and XXL featured it on its "Best mixtapes of January" list. Eric Diep of XXL called Scooter "one of the hottest street rappers coming out of Atlanta" and wrote that tracks like the single "Colombia" and "Street Lottery" (featuring Bun B) are "proof of his undeniable talent". Lil Wayne also covered the song for his mixtape Dedication 5. The rapper's recent success prompted OnSmash to state "the buzz for Scooter is at an all-time high."

Musical style Scooter was known for his freestyle type of rapping, without writing down his lyrics, similarly to Gucci Mane. He defined his style as "count music", and explained it in an interview with Complex: "I don't really care what I say on a beat as long as it's about some money. When you try to think hard and write it out, that's when it's gonna be fucked up." According to HipHopDX, Bailey shared a jail cell with frequent collaborator Gucci Mane, who was arrested for probation violation on April 12, 2013. Bailey spent six months in custody before being released in mid-October 2013. On March 2, 2015, he was released off probation.

Death Bailey died on March 28, 2025, his 39th birthday, in Atlanta, Georgia, while attempting to flee from the Atlanta Police Department. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute involving gunfire and a woman whom Bailey had forcibly brought back into a house. Once officers arrived, Bailey and another man fled. While trying to escape, Bailey accidentally penetrated his thigh and severed his femoral artery after jumping over two fences. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he later died. The cause of death was exsanguination as a result of the injury.

Discography Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with year releasedTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions USInd. USHeat. Finessin' & Flexin Released: September 26, 2011 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo & The Empire

Format: Digital download——Married to the Streets Released: January 21, 2012 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo, DJ Green Lantern & DJ Smallz

Format: Digital download——Plug Brothers (with Cartel MGM) Released: June 27, 2012 Hosted by Trap-A-Holics, DJ Swamp Izzo & DJ Spinz

Format: Digital download——Voice of the Streetz Released: November 2, 2012 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo

Format: Digital download——Street Lottery Released: January 1, 2013 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo & DJ Scream

Format: Digital download——Free Bricks 2 (with Gucci Mane) Released: February 28, 2013 Hosted by DJ Scream & DJ Spinz

Format: Digital download——From the Cell Block to Your Block Released: August 29, 2013 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo

Format: Digital download——Street Lottery 2 Released: January 1, 2014 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo

Format: Digital download——80's Baby Released: July 5, 2014

Format: Digital download——Jug Season Released: January 27, 2015 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo & OG Double D

Format: Digital download——Juggathon(with Zaytoven) Released: May 27, 2015

Format: Digital download——Married to the Streets 2 Released: November 3, 2015 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo

Format: Digital download——Street Lottery 3 Released: April 27, 2016 Hosted by DJ Swamp Izzo

Format: Digital download——The Dream Team (with Ralo) Released: May 27, 2016

Format: Digital download——Jugg King Released: July 13, 2017 Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming——Trap Hero Released: November 8, 2019 Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming—17Street Lottery Reloaded Released: February 18, 2020 Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming——Zaystreet(with Zaytoven) Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Familiar Territory, Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming——Streetz Krazy Released: March 21, 2024 Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming——Fast Lane Juugin Released: February 4, 2025 Label: Black Migo Gang, Freebandz Format: Digital download, streaming——

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist +TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum US USR&B/HH CAN NZHot "Jet Lag"201872458729 RIAA: Gold Wrld on Drugs

Other charted songs +TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum USBub. USR&B/HH Jeffery "Doh Doh" 2012 Future, Jeezy Astronaut Status "Anything You Want" Dose, FutureForeign Dreams "All We Do" Yung RalphJuugman Reloaded "Plug Relation" Cartel MGMHood Azz Mexikan "Smoke Alarm" Gucci ManeTrap God "Don't Trust" OG Boo Dirty, Gucci ManeDefinition Of A G "On It" Mike WiLL Made It, Chief Keef Est. In 1989 2.5 "Muphucka" 2013 Mexico RannF.B.G: The Movie "Missing" Waka Flocka Flame, Cartel MGMDuflocka Rant 2 "Fuck With It" Young Thug 1017 Thug "Big Guwap" Gucci ManeTrap God 2 "Bullet Wound" Fredo SantanaFredo Kruger "I'm Good" FutureThe Mission "New Money" Shawty Lo, Cash OutI'm Da Man 4 "Plug Prices" OJ da Juiceman 6 Ringz Vol. 2 "Holmes" Migos, Gucci Mane "Who U Wit" Verse Simmonds, Yo Gotti, Trouble "Can't Handle Me" Gucci Mane, Young DolphEastAtlantaMemphis "Investigation" FrenchieLong Overdue "Done It All" CasinoEx Drug Dealer "Short Fuse" Waka Flocka Flame, Eldorado RedDuFlocka Rant: Halftime Show "Grew Up" Young Dolph, Project Pat High Class Street Music 3: Trappin Out A Mansion "Muddy" Gucci Mane, Young Dolph Trap House III "Money Counter" Alley Boy War Cry "Topside" Gunplay, Young Breed Acquitted "Maserati" Philthy Rich, Gucci Mane N.E.R.N.L. 2 "Ea$tside" Trinidad James, Gucci Mane, Alley Boy, Childish Gambino 10 PC Mild "Faces" Gucci Mane World War 3: Lean "Cali" Diary of a Trap God "Recognize" Chevy Woods Gang Land 2 "Convict" Donkey Loyalty Means Everything "Project Building" E-40, Gucci Mane The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 5 "Big Plays" 2014 Taylor J "What You Said" Project Pat Cheez N Dope 3: Street God "Guwop" 2016 Young Thug, Quavo, Offset Jeffery "Rain" 2017 VL Deck The Appetizer "Back On It" 2018Zaytoven, OffsetTrapholizay "Never Too Late" Ralo Conspiracy "DOH DOH" Future, Zaytoven Beast Mode 2 "Jet Lag" Future, Juice Wrld Wrld on Drugs "Patek Watch" VL Deck Project Music Vol. 1 "Crops" 2019 Project Music Vol. 2 "Wave" Trap Pastor "Millions" Cassius Jay, OJ da Juiceman God Bless Da 6 "Stayed Down" 2022 Future I Never Liked You

Music videos

As lead artist

As featured artist + List of music videos, with directors, showing year released Title Year Director(s)"Anything You Want"(Dose featuring Future and Young Scooter)2012G. Visuals "Money Habits"(Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter)"Dead Man"(Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter and Trae tha Truth)Philly Fly Boy "New Money"(Shawty Lo featuring Cash Out and Young Scooter)2013GT Films "Shooter"(Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter and Yung Fresh)Mr. Boomtown "Holmes"(Migos featuring Young Scooter and Gucci Mane)Mike Ryan