Kenneth Edward Bailey (born March 28, 1986), better known by his stage name Young Scooter, is an
American rapper from Atlanta, GA, signed to his own label Black Migo Gang. Scooter grew to prominence in 2012
after releasing a number of successful mixtapes and collaborating with notable rappers such as Gucci Mane,
Future, Waka Flocka Flame and Chief Keef. Scooter was born in Walterboro, South Carolina. When he was 9, his family moved to the Kirkwood Community (a.k.a. Lil Mexico) of Atlanta, GA. In 2008, after he was charged with drug trafficking, he decided to
start pursuing a career in music. Scooter is a childhood friend with fellow Atlanta rapper Future. While his first
mixtape Plug Talkin didn’t receive much attention, with his second release Finessin and Flexin’ he made a name
for himself, already collaborating with major artists Future, Rocko and Waka Flocka Flame. Scooter put out 2 more
mixtapes in 2012 – Married to the Streets and Voice of the Streetz, featuring production from Zaytoven, DJ Spinz,
Nard & B, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and guest verses by Gucci Mane and Alley Boy.