Rapper Young Scooter has reportedly passed away on Friday, March 28th, tragically on his 39th birthday.

Details reported surrounding his death remain unclear, and rumors have quickly circulated on social media. Some speculation suggests he may have been killed by police, though no official confirmation has been provided.

Born on March 28th, 1986, Young Scooter was a pivotal figure in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene. His music career took off in 2008, and he gained widespread recognition with his 2012 mixtape Street Lottery, which featured the hit single “Colombia.” The track’s popularity led to a star-studded remix with Rick Ross, Birdman, and Gucci Mane. Additionally, Lil Wayne paid homage to the track on his Dedication 5 mixtape.

Throughout his career, Scooter collaborated with prominent artists like Future, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug. His feature on Future and Juice WRLD’s 2018 track “Jet Lag” marked his Billboard Hot 100 debut, peaking at number 72. Other memorable releases include “Doh Doh” with Future and “Guwop” featuring Young Thug, Quavo, and Offset.

The loss of Young Scooter on his birthday is an immense tragedy for the music community.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans during this challenging time. May his legacy in hip-hop live on through his music.

RIP YOUNG SCOOTER 🦅🕊️
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— HorizonHipHop (@HorizonHiphop) March 29, 2025

One man was killed in a shooting just blocks from State Farm Arena where the NCAA tournament is being played. @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/BtqTgn0TrL

— denisedillon (@DillonFox5) March 29, 2025

Atlanta Police Department just held a press conference describing an incident with a 39 year old male (assuming but they didn’t confirm Young Scooter) who was pronounced deceased due to an injury to his leg he received when he fled from police

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— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) March 29, 2025