Nappy Roots member Fish Scales shot throughout a theft and kidnapping

Fish Scales, a member of the hip hop group Nappy Roots, has reportedly been shot at a brewery in Atlanta, Georgia, throughout a theft and kidnapping.

The incident occurred at Atlantucky Brewing – co-owned by Scales and fellow Nappy Roots member Skinny Deville – on Wednesday 17 August.

As reported by The Atalnta Journal-Constitution, native police reported two suspects had robbed a buyer round 11pm exterior the brewery, earlier than continuing inside and forcing Scales into his automobile at gun level.

It’s has not been established at what level Scales – actual identify Melvin Adams – was shot in the course of the ordeal, nevertheless, police mentioned he escaped on foot to a house in close by Hapeville.

Adams is at the moment recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. Nappy Roots posted to Instagram on Friday (August 19) to thank their followers for the assist Adams has obtained.

Pictured alongside Deville (aka William Hughes), Nappy Roots wrote: “We once more need to thank everybody for the assist and prayers for our Brother @nappyscales … he needed to let everybody know that he’s in good spirits and might’t wait to get again to the music and atlantucky brewing.”

In his assertion to The Atlanta Journal-Structure, Hughes expressed reduction for Adams’ security. “I’m definitely relieved that my enterprise companion and brother Scales is secure and recovering,” he mentioned, “that’s what is most vital.”

Hughes reportedly added he was praying for one more man who had been shot exterior the brewery the identical night time. No suspects have been recognized, although law enforcement officials imagine two suspects are answerable for each crimes.

Hughes added: “We might respect it if the general public would permit us some privateness over the following week whereas we reevaluate the scenario, as that is an ongoing investigation.

“I guarantee you that we’ll share the outcomes, because the police division permits. However know for now that Scales is secure and recovering.”

Nappy Roots was based in Kentucky in 1995 when its members have been college students at Western Kentucky College. The group – whose at the moment line-up additionally consists of B. Stille and Ron Clutch – are greatest recognized for his or her songs ‘Po’ Of us’, ‘Good Day’, ‘Awnaw’ and ‘Roun’ The Globe’. Collectively they’ve launched seven studio albums, the most recent being 2017’s ‘One other 40 Akerz’.