ScooterTheMenace’s story starts long before the music. Born in Texas, he moved to Federal Way, Washington, when he was just a year and a half old. Although he grew up on the West Coast, his household never lost its Southern roots. That balance between Southern values at home and West Coast culture outside helped shape the person he would become.
His family has deep ties to Federal Way, especially through basketball. They started an AAU program on 21st Street that became a staple in the community, making their name well known throughout the city. Basketball brought people together, but for Scooter, the community itself became one of his biggest teachers.
He describes himself as a smart kid who always found trouble. Curious by nature, he paid close attention to everything happening around him. Listening to conversations and watching real-life situations unfold gave him an understanding of the world that most kids his age didn’t have.
Growing up on 21st Street meant seeing two completely different sides of life every day. His father was still involved in the streets while also working a job, and his mother had a good-paying career. Even with those circumstances, his parents made sure he and his sister attended private school.
That experience gave Scooter a unique perspective. One day he could be surrounded by classmates whose families had wealth, while another family struggled just to keep their children enrolled. Then he’d come back home, spend time at the Boys & Girls Club on 21st, and be with friends from every walk of life. To him, it all felt normal. Those experiences taught him that everyone starts from a different place, but where you end up is ultimately your decision. Even through difficult times, financial struggles, and uncertainty, he says he wouldn’t change his childhood or upbringing for anything.
Federal Way also played a major role in his identity. Whether it was 21st Plaza, Westway, Saghalie, Brigadoon, the Commons Mall, the community center, or Pizza Pizzaz, the city always felt connected. In Scooter’s eyes, if you were part of the community, you belonged everywhere.
Music entered his life during his junior year of high school. At first, it was just something fun to do with no real plans of taking it seriously. It wasn’t until 2021 that he fully committed to his craft and began chasing music with purpose.
His influences span generations. Artists like 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Nas, Nipsey Hussle, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Dom Kennedy, and Larry June all left their mark on his approach. As his taste evolved, he found inspiration in Drakeo the Ruler, Ketchy the Great, and Premo Rice. Rather than imitate any one artist, Scooter blended pieces of each influence into something that feels authentic to him.
He calls it the “Macc Sauce” sound—a style that’s smooth, confident, and built on its own identity.
Every record is created at Lost Boys Studios, a place Scooter proudly calls home base. Over the years, it has become the foundation where his music and sound continue to evolve.
Earlier this year, Scooter returned from a two-year hiatus with The Macc Tape, a collaborative project with B. Smith Beats that marked a new chapter in his career. Now he’s preparing for his next release, The Art Of A Menace, hosted by the highly respected producer and DJ Basskids. The project continues the creative partnership with B. Smith Beats and represents another step forward in his artistic journey.
When Scooter speaks about his success, he makes it clear that he didn’t build it alone. He gives special recognition to his producer, engineer, and longtime collaborator Bailey Smith, whom he credits as the architect behind the sound listeners hear today. After nearly five years of working together, Scooter compares their chemistry to Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson—a partnership built on trust, creativity, and a shared vision.
He also credits his brother Ksos for helping reignite his passion for music during the pandemic. Today, Ksos plays a major role in helping shape Scooter’s projects, serving as both an A&R and trusted advisor throughout the creative process.
Another important figure is his lifelong friend Kel, who has stood beside him for more than 25 years, constantly encouraging him to push himself and approach everything the right way.
Scooter also gives thanks to his family, Bandzz, Lou, Basskids, Malsos, and the entire 2159. Every person named has contributed to his growth, his journey, and the development of the sound that continues to separate him from the rest.
