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Rest In Peace! Photos & Videos Surface From Memorial Service & Balloon Release Honoring Young Scooter

By Jadriena - 2025/04/07
Rest In Peace! Photos & Videos Surface From Memorial Service & Balloon Release Honoring Young Scooter

Photos and videos have surfaced from the memorial service and recent balloon release held to honor the life of Young Scooter, a.k.a. Kenneth Bailey.

RELATED: UPDATE: Atlanta Police Release Audio Of 911 Call Received Prior To Passing Of Young Scooter

More Details On The Balloon Release Honoring The Life Of Young Scooter

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, hundreds of people gathered at Bessie Branham Park for a balloon release in honor of the rapper on the evening of Thursday, April 3. To note, the park is reportedly located in Scooter’s native neighborhood of Kirkwoord.

Additionally, per the outlet, the crowd included the late rapper’s mother, whose name was not listed by the outlet.

“I love you, son, and I’m going to miss you,” she reportedly said.

According to 11Alive, the crowd also included additional family members of the rapper, friends, fans, and fellow artists. Furthermore, the crowd honored Scooter with the release of red, white, and blue balloons.

“He gets so much love because he gave so much and he embodied so much love — he was love,” a woman named Baby Jade reportedly told the publication.

Videos From The Balloon Release

Keep scrolling to see more videos from the public gathering.

Details, Photos & Videos From The Memorial Service Honoring The Rapper

According to 11Alive, the funeral for Young Scooter was held on Monday, April 7, at 1 p.m. Per the outlet, the service was held at St. Phillips AME Church. Furthermore, the outlet notes that the rapper will reportedly be laid to rest in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Per XXL, many of those who attended the memorial service dressed in green. Additionally, after the indoor service concluded, the crowd relocated outside the church and released doves for Scooter.

In footage chronicled by The Shade Room, Scooter’s casket is seen being carried away from the church. Additionally, one of his sons showed off an iced-out chain in his honor.

Swipe below to see our carousel, and keep scrolling to see more photos and videos from the service.

More Details On The Events Before Young Scooter’s Passing & What Has Happened To Demetria Spence

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As The Shade Room previously reported, news of Young Scooter’s passing surfaced on Friday, March 28. To note, the date also marked his 39th birthday.

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It was released that police responded to a call reporting violence at a residence in Fulton County. On March 31, Atlanta Police released audio of the call, in which a woman alleged a “girl” was getting beaten by a man outside of a residence, per The Shade Room

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“There was literally a shooting…There is literally a whole domestic dispute going on… I believe the girl was hurt — she was, like, bleeding profusely — blood everywhere,” the caller alleged.

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When police arrived at the residence, however, they were unable to corroborate the caller’s claim. Additionally, when they arrived, they discovered Scooter fled the home and suffered an apparent injury to his leg.

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Ultimately, police enlisted a $5,000 reward for anyone who could help locate the 911 caller. Furthermore, by April 1, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that Scooter passed from a “penetrating injury of the right thigh.”

“Comment: Mr. Bailey sustained a penetrating injury of his right thigh that created marked blood loss. This injury was not a gunshot wound. Mr. Bailey injured himself on organic (wooden) fencing material and/or woody debris after vaulting at least one fence,” the rapper’s autopsy asserted.

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At the same time, livestream footage surfaced of a woman admitting to making the 911 call moments before Scooter’s death. She was ultimately identified as Demetria Spence, a.k.a. Demi Blanco.

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Furthermore, in a separate clip that surfaced, the woman alleged she was beaten by someone connected to Scooter and was scared for her life. Additionally, she stated that she “didn’t know” Scooter was present at the scene when she made the 911 call.

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By April 2, Atlanta police took Spence into custody, per The Shade Room. She has been charged with “transmitting a public false alarm,” and booked into Fulton County Jail. To date, Spence remains in custody and has had her bond set at $7,500.

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RELATED: Future Pays Tribute To Young Scooter As Woman Who Allegedly Made False 911 Call Is Assigned Bond Amount (VIDEO)
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Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.

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