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Tragedy struck the Hip-Hop scene as Young Scooter tragically died on his 39th birthday on Friday (March 28) while reportedly trying to run from police.

The artist, whose real name is Kenneth Edward Bailey, died at Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta after sustaining an injury to his leg while jumping a fence.

As news of his untimely death spread, an outpouring of tributes from the Hip-Hop community highlighted Scooter’s deep influence on Atlanta’s rap culture.

Playboi Carti: “I GREW UP ON DIS SH*T SMH RIP.”

Quavo: “Ion understand.”

Meek Mill: “RIP TO SCOOTER……. CRAZY TEARS FOR YOU!!!!!!! Rip young scooter a Atl generational leader that help keep a lot of energy pumping out and into Atl….. prayers to your kids family and the whole freebandz family! I love you and god bless your soul!!!”

Waka Flocka Flame: “Street, you had [me] crying before my show, my n**ga. You the f**king backbone n**ga, d**n, brada.”

Cam’ron: “Big rest in peace to my bro Young Scooter, man. That’s my n-gga, man. That shit had me in tears this past weekend. I love that n-gga, man. So just wanna give a rest in peace to Young Scooter.”

ATL Jacob: “Wtf not scooter man wtf. ATL Jacob ATL Jacob came from Young Scooter man brudda you forever Legendary.”

Other notable figures like Boosie Badazz, Lloyd Banks, and Sonny Digital have also expressed their condolences on social media.