Rapper from Grammy-nominated group Nappy Roots ‘kidnapped and shot’ during robbery

The rapper posed for the digicam after receiving hospital remedy (Image: Instagram/@nappyroots)

A rapper who’s a part of the Grammy-nominated group Nappy Roots was kidnapped and shot within the leg throughout a theft, it’s been reported.

Earlier this week, Melvin Adams – recognized by his stage identify Fish Scales – was closing Atlantucky Brewing, the Atlanta brewery that he co-owns with fellow group member William Hughes, generally known as Skinny Deville.

It’s been claimed that Scales was pressured into his car by at the very least two assailants, who're stated to have robbed another person shut by.

After being made to drive to the town of Hapeville in Georgia, it’s reported that Scales was shot within the leg as he strived to flee.

In response to native information outlet Fox 5 Atlanta, police have stated that the incident is remoted, because the authorities proceed their investigation.

In an replace shared on the Instagram web page for Nappy Roots – who obtained two Grammy nominations in 2003, one among which was for his or her hit single Po’ People – they wrote that Scales ‘is steady and in good spirits after struggling a leg harm’ following his ordeal on Wednesday August 17.

He’s on the highway to restoration (PIcture: Instagram/@nappyscales)

‘Fortunately none of our devoted patrons of Atlantucky have been on the scene or harmed in the course of the theft,’ they stated.

‘We're so grateful our brother is secure and on the highway to restoration.’

Nappy Roots requested for ‘privateness’ on the matter, because the Atlanta Police Division proceed to research the incident.

‘Scales additionally talked about he's trying ahead to getting again to work on music and brewery. Love and Preserve It Nappy,’ they added.

Police are investigating the matter (Image: Instagram/@atlantucky)

In an additional replace, Nappy Roots shared an image of Deville with Scales, because the injured rapper posed for the digicam whereas mendacity down in mattress.

‘We once more wish 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…THANK YALL AGAIN and KEEP IT NAPPY!!!’ the caption learn.

Metro.co.uk has contacted Nappy Roots’ consultant for remark.