Rapper Fish Scales, a member of Nappy Roots, was kidnapped and shot following an attempted robbery incident.
Nappy Roots first confirmed the terrifying incident on Instagram, saying that Fish Scales - whose real name is Melvin Adams Jr. - faced the near-death experience while closing an Atlanta brewery he co-owns on Wednesday evening.
The group also assured everyone that the hip-hop artist is now in stable condition.
"We are blessed to say that he is stable and in good spirits after suffering a leg injury. Luckily, none of our dedicated patrons of Atlantucky were at the scene or harmed during the robbery," the statement read. "We are so thankful our brother is safe and on the road to recovery," Nappy Roots said.
It also asked the public for privacy while the Atlanta Police Department investigates the incident. Although Fish Scales is still recovering, the rapper reportedly expressed his desire to work again in music industry and brewery soon.
Their colleagues and fans left heartfelt messages on the Instagram post to wish the rapper a speedy recovery.
Kosha Dillz wrote, "love u scales live the @nappyroots family - we appreciate you while u are here !!! The world does and would not be the same with out your contributions. Get well soon!!!"
"Sending our love. Let us know if there's anything we can do from CO," a fan added.
Fish Scales Shooting, Kidnapping Incident Detailed
WSBTV reported that a customer detailed how two men approached him and the rapper while they were walking to the parking deck of the brewery. From there, they were robbed and held at gunpoint.
The police confirmed that the armed individuals beat Fish Scales before forcing him into his vehicle and driving him to his home in Hapeville. The rapper, fortunately, got away from them when they reached the city but ended up sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg.
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The kidnappers left the scene immediately after Fish Scales got away. He then asked people in a nearby house to get help.
The Atlanta Police Department also published a press release detailing the events after the call.
Its officials reportedly responded to a report of a robbery at 11:00 p.m. on that day. They also found his car abandoned in Georgia, 15 minutes from the rapper's brewery.
"I am certainly relieved that my business partner and brother Scales is safe and recovering...that is what is most important. We are certainly also praying for the patron who was shot outside the establishment," Nappy Roots member Skinny DeVille told 11Alive, per HipHop DX.
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