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31-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Young Scooter Dies On 39th Birthday, Hip-Hop Community Reacts
Tragedy struck the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene as rapper Young Scooter tragically died on his 39th birthday reportedly following a confrontation with Atlanta police. The 'Jugg King' artist, neé Kenneth Bailey, allegedly attempted to flee on foot when officers responded to reports of gunfire and alleged abuse against a woman on Friday (March 28). Authorities stated that Scooter injured his leg while attempting to jump a fence. He was later transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The exact cause of death remains undisclosed, pending an autopsy conducted on Saturday (March 29), but during a press conference, Lieutenant Andrew Smith provided details on the incident. 'Once officers arrived, they knocked on the door. A male opened the door and immediately shut the door on the officers. During [the officers'] process of [then] establishing the perimeter, two males fled out of the rear of the house,' he said. He further explained, 'One male returned back into the house. The other male jumped two fences as he was fleeing. When officers located him on the other side of the fence, he appeared to have suffered an injury to his leg. Officers rendered aid, and he was transported to Grady Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.' He also clarified that Scooter's injury 'was sustained not via the officers on scene' but occurred while he 'was fleeing.' As news of his untimely death spread, an outpouring of tributes from the Hip-Hop community highlighted Scooter's deep influence on Atlanta's rap culture. Playboi Carti took to Instagram, posting a photo of Scooter with the caption, 'I GREW UP ON DIS SH*T SMH RIP,' as Quavo shared heartbreak emojis on X (formerly Twitter) alongside the words, 'Ion understand.' Meek Mill, who collaborated with Scooter on the 2017 track 'Hustlin,' expressed his grief, writing, 'RIP TO SCOOTER……. CRAZY TEARS FOR YOU!!!!!!!' He continued, 'Rip young scooter a Atl generational leader that help keep a lot of energy pumping out and into Atl….. prayers to your kids family and the whole freebandz family! I love you and god bless your soul!!!' Producer ATL Jacob also credited Scooter with inspiring his iconic producer tag, mourning his loss by saying, 'Wtf not scooter man wtf. ATL Jacob ATL Jacob came from Young Scooter man brudda you forever Legendary.' Boosie Badazz, Lloyd Banks, Sonny Digital, and many others also paid their respects on social media, reflecting on Scooter's legacy as a musical force who helped shape Atlanta's Hip-Hop sound. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing remains ongoing. More from City Girls, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, And More New Music Friday Releases Kash Doll, J.I., Babyface Ray, Shy Glizzy, And More Drop New Music Friday Releases Young Scooter, Young Thug And Future Skating Through The "Trippple Cross"
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Dynamics' Atlas shows off breakdance skills that would make Olympians sweat
Boston Dynamics has always been at the forefront of robotic innovation, but their latest reveal takes things to a new level. Today (March 19, 2025), the company revealed a stunning new demonstration of its humanoid robot, Atlas. This time, Atlas was not simply picking up boxes from the ground and placing them on the table; it was breakdancing! Powered by cutting-edge reinforcement learning and guided by human motion data from a motion capture suit, Atlas now moves in less robotic and more... human ways. Atlas does not follow commands anymore; it can adapt, learn, and even break, giving a tough competition to a certain Australian Olympics contestant (If you know, you know)Check out this jaw-dropping video below - At the core of this robotic innovation leap is reinforcement learning. Atlas trains through trial and error rather than getting stuck in rigid programming. But the real magic comes from adding a motion capture suit worn by a human operator. This human movement data is fed directly into Atlas' learning model, allowing the robot to mimic, analyze, and refine its movements. In the demonstration, Atlas breaks the shackles of limited movements. It recovers from stumbles, makes sharp pivots, and breaks some moves. The partnership between Boston Dynamics and the Robotics and AI Institute has made this breakthrough possible. Combining top-tier robotics engineering with cutting-edge AI research, Atlas is now equipped to operate in unpredictable environments. In demonstration footage, Atlas can be seen moving confidently, correcting its posture mid-motion, and maintaining balance through quick adjustments. This adaptability opens doors for real-world applications — robots that can assist in search-and-rescue operations, navigate industrial sites, handle logistics in environments too dangerous for humans, or join humans in impromptu dance battles. Unlike traditional robots that depend on rigid programming, Atlas is continuously learning from its environment and improving its responses. This makes it more than a machine that executes tasks; it becomes a responsive system capable of interpreting and reacting to real-world challenges. While motion capture has long been used in the film industry to bring animated characters to life, its role in robotics is now equally transformative. By mapping human movement with extreme accuracy, motion capture data allows robots like Atlas to develop an understanding of natural motion — fluid transitions, subtle weight shifts, and fast corrective actions that are difficult to code manually. In movies, motion capture makes fictional characters believable. Robotics is shaping the future of real-world machine autonomy. With each movement captured, Atlas gains insight into how humans react, adapt, and move instinctively. The result is a robot that doesn't just look advanced but moves and responds with a lifelike precision that pushes the boundaries of what we thought was possible. Boston Dynamics hasn't revealed when Atlas might be ready for real-world deployment, but one thing is certain: the age of responsive, intelligent robotics is here.
