Popular rapper Future has spoken out following the sudden and heartbreaking death of his close friend and Freebandz signee, Young Scooter.
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the rapper took to his Instagram Story to share a touching video of himself and Scooter in happier times.
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In the emotional clip, Future expressed deep pain over the loss and stated that life will never be the same without Scooter.
The two musicians are said to have shared a tight bond over the years, both personally and professionally. In 2022, Future even gifted Young Scooter $200,000 for his 36th birthday.
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At the time, both rappers shared videos of the moment on Instagram, showing off the stacks of cash. Scooter thanked Future, referring to him as family, and promised to keep pushing forward in music and life.
Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Bailey, died at age 39 following an accident while trying to escape from police.
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An autopsy later showed that he had sustained a severe leg injury while attempting to jump a fence. The injury caused significant blood loss and ultimately led to his death. Contrary to early rumors, the report confirmed there were no gunshot wounds involved.
The incident was triggered by a false 911 call, which has now been traced back to Demetria Spence, also known as Demi Blanco from Baddies.
She was arrested on Tuesday, April 1, by Atlanta police and is currently facing charges for making a false public alarm that resulted in serious harm.
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