A full circle signifies two things: one could be the repercussions of one's wrongdoings coming to cure the world of it in the currency of justice, and the second being, as simple as it is, the accomplishment of completion, the creation of a legacy. Young Scooter, spotted performing not more than only a few days ago, ever the natural on stage, almost miraculously walked his own full circle on his thirty-ninth birthday, passing away on March 28, 2025.

Titled with a name such, it is only for the good that being called Young whenever addressed will keep Young Scooter afresh in the hearts of hip-hop-ers worldwide.

Born Kenneth Edward Baily, Young Scooter rose from his feet from Walterboro and stepped onto his destiny in Atlanta. It was his hit single 'Columbia' that landed him and his mixtape 'Street Lottery' in the true sense, a lottery. Later colliding his prowess and signatures on trap anthems with works of artists like Future, Gucci Mane, and Waka Flocka Flame amongst others, Young Scooter may just have been the one flag of himself on the Hip-Hop culture. 

Young Scooter, by his track record, had definitely been a pioneer of, if nothing else, his own story. Known for his hustler music, he has inspired artists like Future and Gucci Mane while shaping the sound of trap music, laying his legacy down in his authentic storytelling. His raw delivery and commitment to reflecting real-life struggles resonated, and continues to, deeply with fans and peers, leaving an enduring impression on the culture of modern hip-hop, combined with the influence he had left on the hip-hop scene of Atlanta. 

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While the mourning of this hip-hop underbelly resident seems to be slow to rise, sinking into the stomach of the current under work legends like toes into sand, Young Scooter does not seem shy of his reminiscers, fortunately.  

Playboi Carti honored him on social media, expressing how he grew up listening to his music, and by labeling Scooter an "Atlanta legend," Carti acknowledges the pivotal role he played in shaping the sound and culture of trap music. Ralo, another close collaborator, shared a broken heart emoji, symbolizing the deep loss felt by many. These tributes highlight Scooter's respected status as a pioneer in trap music and a loyal figure in Atlanta's rap scene, leaving an enduring legacy. With a hold such as his, Young Scooter cannot be denied a place on the list of grieved losses.

Proving to be prominent as the hip-hop residents surface in his remembrance, one after another, news of the trap artist's demise is spreading through his peers. Prompting heartfelt tributes from peers his profound impact on the hip-hop community shows promises of prevailing. Tributes by his peers and those he has brushed shoulders with at some point in life, underlining Scooter's authenticity, loyalty, and enduring legacy within Atlanta's rap scene and beyond.

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