Nappy Roots Rapper Shot, Kidnapped & Robbed In Atlanta

August 18, 2022

Atlanta, GA – Fish Scales, a member of the Kentucky rap group Nappy Roots, has reportedly been shot and robbed during a kidnapping attempt in Atlanta.

According to 11Alive, the violent incident took place at Atlantucky Brewing — the brewery owned by Nappy Roots — in the city’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday (August 17).

At least two suspects are believed to have robbed and shot a customer in the parking lot before entering the brewery and forcing Scales (real name Melvin Adams Jr.) into his car at gunpoint.

The 45-year-old rapper was then driven toward an area near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Luckily, he managed to escape, but not without being shot in the leg.

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Police later found his car abandoned in Hapeville, Georgia, roughly 15 minutes from the Atlantucky brewery. Scales was transported to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Both Atlanta and Hapeville Police are investigating the case, although no suspects have been arrested.

“I am certainly relieved that my business partner and brother Scales is safe and recovering…that is what is most important,” fellow Nappy Roots member Skinny told 11Alive. “We are certainly also praying for the patron who was shot outside the establishment.”

The group added that there was no damage done to the brewery, nor were any funds stolen from the establishment. They also said Scales is “planning to get back to work as soon as possible.”

While this is the first such incident since the brewery opened its doors in February 2022, Nappy Roots are now planning to beef up security.

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