Atlanta Community Celebrates In Honor Of Young Scooter’s Life With Balloon Release Vigil

Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood hundreds gathered to honor the life and legacy of rapper Young Scooter. The artist, born Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey, sadly died on his 39th birthday after suffering a fatal injury while running from police. Family, friends, fans, and fellow artists came together at the vigil to celebrate the man they knew as more than just a rapper, but someone who meant a lot to his community. “He gets so much love because he gave so much and he embodied so much love he was love,” said Baby Jade, a close family friend and well-known podcast host of 11 Alive reported from the scene. At the vigil, the atmosphere appeared to be both mournful and celebratory of Scooter’s life. Red, white, and blue balloons floated into the sky. Music producer ATL Jacob, a close collaborator, offered words of comfort. “If y’all going through whatever, feel the music,” he said. “Let it resonate with you and carry you through. Rapper, Ralo, also shared a deeply personal memory: “I grew up in his household, on his sofa. I slept in his bed. His momma took me in when my momma wasn’t able to.” He also expressed heartbreaking regret: “Me and Scooter were going through things before this, and I just wish I would’ve fixed it. I gotta live with that for the rest of my life. Scooter’s mother, brother, and children stood at the center of the gathering, leaning on the community for strength and encouragement.

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