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Atlanta-based rapper Young Scooter was reportedly shot in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday. The shooting was reported just blocks from State Farm Arena where the NCAA tournament is being played and one person was shot in it, as per Fox 5 Atlanta. Reports claim that the victim in the shooting was Young Scooter, whose real name is Kenneth Edward Bailey. However, the reports are yet to be officially confirmed by the police.

As per local news reports, the shooting took place at the intersection of Luckie Street NW and Mills Street NW. A man was found with gunshot wounds at the scene of the shooting and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Reports claim that the victim in question is rapper Young Scooter, who reportedly passed away. However, Atlanta Police is yet to confirm if the victim of the shooting was the rapper.

Meanwhile, there were several posts on social media that claimed that the rapper had passed away. Here are some of them.

Scooter was known for his mixtapes and collaborations with artists like Future, Gucci Mane and Young Thug. He gained recognition with his 2013 mixtape “Street Lottery”, featuring the hit “Colombia.” His music blends trap and street rap themes.

Despite facing legal troubles, including a 2013 arrest for probation violation, he used his experiences to fuel his music. His breakthrough came with his 2013 mixtape “Street Lottery”, which featured the hit song “Colombia.” The track became a viral street anthem and earned him recognition in the rap industry.

This is a developing story.

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