Young Scooter facts for kids
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Young Scooter
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Young Scooter in 2018
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| Birth name | Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey |
| Born | March 28, 1986 Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 2025 (aged 39) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–2025 |
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Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey (born March 28, 1986), known as Young Scooter, was an American rapper. He was one of the first artists to join Future's record label, Freebandz, in 2012. Later, in 2013, he also signed with Waka Flocka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly, which was part of Gucci Mane's 1017 Records.
Young Scooter was well-known for his mixtape Street Lottery, released in 2012, and its popular song "Colombia". He also appeared on Future and Juice Wrld's 2018 song "Jet Lag". This song was his only one to appear on the famous Billboard music chart.
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Young Scooter's Early Life and Music Journey
Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey was born on March 28, 1986, in Walterboro, South Carolina. When he was nine years old, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. They settled in a neighborhood called Kirkwood, also known as "Lil Mexico."
Scooter grew up with fellow Atlanta rapper Future. They were childhood friends. Scooter decided to start a music career in 2008.
First Steps in Music
His first mixtape, Plug Talkin, did not get much attention. However, his second release, Finessin and Flexin, helped him become known. He even worked with Future on this mixtape.
Breakthrough with Street Lottery
Young Scooter's big moment came in January 2013. He released his mixtape Street Lottery. SPIN magazine called it the "Rap release of the week." XXL magazine also listed it among the "Best mixtapes of January." The mixtape was also very popular online, with over 100,000 downloads on DatPiff.
The music video for "Colombia" was shown on MTV on January 31. The song became a hit, especially in Atlanta. Later, a new version of "Colombia" was released. It featured famous rappers like Rick Ross, Birdman, and Gucci Mane. Even Lil Wayne covered the song for his mixtape Dedication 5.
Young Scooter's Unique Music Style
Young Scooter was known for his special way of rapping. He often freestyled, meaning he made up his lyrics on the spot. This was similar to how Gucci Mane created his music.
He called his style "count music." In an interview, he explained that he focused on lyrics about money. He believed that trying too hard to write down lyrics could make them sound less natural.
Scooter's songs mostly talked about money and life experiences. His style was compared to Young Jeezy's. He mentioned that Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Sean Combs were some of his musical inspirations.
Passing Away
Kenneth Edward Rashad Bailey passed away on March 28, 2025, which was his 39th birthday. He died in Atlanta, Georgia.
Young Scooter's Music Releases
Young Scooter released many mixtapes and songs during his career.
Mixtapes
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| Finessin' & Flexin' |
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| Married to the Streets |
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| Plug Brothers (with Cartel MGM) |
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| Voice of the Streetz |
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| Street Lottery |
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| Free Bricks 2 (with Gucci Mane) |
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| From the Cell Block to Your Block |
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| Street Lottery 2 |
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| 80's Baby |
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| Jug Season |
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| Juggathon (with Zaytoven) |
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| Married to the Streets 2 |
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| Street Lottery 3 |
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| The Dream Team (with Ralo) |
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| Jugg King |
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| Trippple Cross |
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| The Recipe |
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| Trap Hero |
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| Street Lottery Reloaded |
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| Zaystreet (with Zaytoven) |
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| Streetz Krazy |
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| Trap's Last Hope |
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| Fast Lane Juugin |
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Singles as Lead Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Colombia" | 2012 | Street Lottery |
| "DI$Function" (featuring Future, Juicy J and Young Thug) |
2014 | Count Music |
| "... Boys & Trap Gods" (with Zaytoven featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross) |
2020 | Zaystreet |
Singles as Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Jet Lag" (Future and Juice Wrld featuring Young Scooter) |
2018 | Wrld on ... |
Other Songs with Chart Appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Guwop" (Young Thug featuring Quavo, Offset and Young Scooter) |
2016 | Jeffery |
| "Doh Doh" (Future featuring Young Scooter) |
2018 | Beast Mode 2 |
Guest Appearances on Other Albums
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Birds Take a Bath" | 2012 | Future, Jeezy | Astronaut Status |
| "Anything You Want" | Dose, Future | Foreign Dreams | |
| "All We Do" | Yung Ralph | Juugman Reloaded | |
| "Plug Relation" | Cartel MGM | Hood Azz Mexikan | |
| "Smoke Alarm" | |||
| "Money Habits" | Gucci Mane | Trap God | |
| "Don't Trust" | |||
| "Rolly Up" | Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame | ||
| "Shooter" | Gucci Mane, Yung Fresh | ||
| "Dead Man" | Gucci Mane, Trae tha Truth | ||
| "... Something" | Gucci Mane, Kirko Bangz, Waka Flocka Flame | ||
| "Sky Diving" | OG Boo Dirty, Gucci Mane | Definition Of A G | |
| "On It" | Mike WiLL Made It, Chief Keef | Est. In 1989 2.5 | |
| "Muphucka" | 2013 | Mexico Rann | F.B.G: The Movie |
| "Missing" | Future, Big Bank Blank | ||
| "Everything Ours" | Future | ||
| "Appeal" | N/A | ||
| "Murda She Wrote" | Waka Flocka Flame, Cartel MGM | Duflocka Rant 2 | |
| "... With It" | Young Thug | 1017 Thug | |
| "Big Guwap" | Gucci Mane | Trap God 2 | |
| "Bullet Wound" | Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne | ||
| "I Need More" | Fredo Santana | Fredo Kruger | |
| "I'm Good" | Future | The Mission | |
| "New Money" | Shawty Lo, Cash Out | I'm Da Man 4 | |
| "Plug Prices" | OJ da Juiceman | 6 Ringz Vol. 2 | |
| "Holmes" | Migos, Gucci Mane | N/A | |
| "Who U Wit" | Verse Simmonds, Yo Gotti, Trouble | ||
| "Can't Handle Me" | Gucci Mane, Young Dolph | EastAtlantaMemphis | |
| "Investigation" | Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Big Bank Black | ||
| "Play No Games" (Remix) | Frenchie | Long Overdue | |
| "Done It All" | Casino | Ex ... Dealer | |
| "Short Fuse" | Waka Flocka Flame, Eldorado Red | DuFlocka 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" | Gucci Mane, Akon | ||
| "Pickup and Dropoffs" | 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 | N/A |
| "What You Said" | Project Pat | Cheez N ... 3: Street God | |
| "Guwop" | 2016 | Young Thug, Quavo, Offset | Jeffery |
| "Rain" | 2017 | VL Deck | The Appetizer |
| "Back On It" | 2018 | Zaytoven, Offset | Trapholizay |
| "Never Too Late" | Ralo | Conspiracy | |
| "DOH DOH" | Future, Zaytoven | Beast Mode 2 | |
| "Jet Lag" | Future, Juice Wrld | Wrld on ... | |
| "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
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "77 Birds" (featuring Gucci Mane) |
2012 | G Visuals |
| "Cash Money" | Cricket | |
| "The Corner" | ||
| "Down Bad" | G Visuals | |
| "Hardest Thing In Life" | G Rank | |
| "Flying Packs" (featuring Cartel MGM) |
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| "Colombia" | 2013 | Decatur Dan |
| "Street Lights" (featuring Gucci Mane and OJ da Juiceman) |
Mr. Boomtown | |
| "Streets Talking" (featuring Shyst Red) |
Cam Kirk | |
| "Colombia" (Remix) (featuring Rick Ross, Birdman and Gucci Mane) |
Gabriel Hart |
Music Videos as Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "Anything You Want" (Dose featuring Future and Young Scooter) |
2012 | G. Visuals |
| "All We Do" (Yung Ralph featuring Young Scooter) |
Cricket | |
| "Money Habits" (Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter) |
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| "Dead Man" (Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter and Trae tha Truth) |
Philly Fly Boy | |
| "New Money" (Shawty Lo featuring Cash Out and Young Scooter) |
2013 | GT Films |
| "Shooter" (Gucci Mane featuring Young Scooter and Yung Fresh) |
Mr. Boomtown | |
| "Holmes" (Migos featuring Young Scooter and Gucci Mane) |
Mike Ryan |
