Young Scooter’s death is a loss the entire rap community feels, but the pain is felt most intensely by his family and, in particular, his son, Kenneth Bailey Jr. In a candid Instagram post, the son of the late rapper expressed raw, unfiltered grief, sharing just how deeply he has been affected by his father’s death.
A Heartbreaking Tribute
“You got me sick asl bruh,” Kenneth wrote of the man, his words dripping with heartbreak. “We locked in as we’re I learned from you. How to move round. Ain’t never hid nun from me. Was like then man tell me everything yo shi safe wit me. Im hurt s### feel weird walkin n####### why you do me like dat.”
The post resonated with fans and other artists, including many who sent messages of support to the grieving young man. The agony in his words is palpable, but this is more than the loss of a rap icon; this is about losing a father, a mentor, and a best friend.
A Legacy That Lives On
Young Scooter, born Kenneth Bailey, was more than an influential rapper. He was a father who was an integral part of his son’s life. Scooter’s influence on Kenneth Jr. was enormous, from teaching him how to navigate the world to instilling a sense of loyalty and resilience.
You could hear the bond between them as Kenneth Jr. referred to his father. Their relationship was more than a parent/child; it was a deep, unbreakable friendship. The absence of such a person is an injury that will not be easily mended, and Kenneth Jr.’s words carry the heavy burden of that grief.
An Outpouring of Support
Since Young Scooter’s death, the hip-hop community has rallied around his family, offering condolences and unshakeable support. Fans took to social media, showering messages on one another and sharing how his music influenced their lives, while others, fellow artists, recognized how much he gave to the culture and honored him.
For Kenneth Jr., that support may be a small consolation in such an unfathomable period. Grief is complicated, and when it is publicly shared, it can feel even more intense. But his eagerness to be candid about his hurting also reminds us that healing takes time and that love doesn’t die; it changes form.
Carrying the Torch
Young Scooter might not be in the material world anymore, but his spirit lives on through his music and the words of wisdom he instilled in his son. Kenneth Jr.’s words, though steeped in grief, also convey duty. “Yo shi safe with me,” he wrote, promising to honor his father’s legacy by protecting everything Scooter achieved.
And while the world remembers a gifted artist, his son remembers a guiding light. And if the pain is unquantifiable, Young Scooter’s legacy will live on through those who loved him most.
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