ATLANTA - Skinny DeVille, a member of the Grammy-nominated band Nappy Roots, said waking up to the news that his bandmate and business partner had been kidnapped and shot was "heartbreaking."Police are searching for suspects in an armed robbery and kidnapping near Atlantucky Brewing.
Investigators said at least two people robbed someone near the brewery before forcing brewery co-owner Melvin Adams, better known by his stage name Fish Scales, into his SUV and driving to Hapeville.
Police said Fish Scales tried to escape and was shot during a struggle.DeVille told reporters at the scene on Thursday the violence hit close to home.
Skinny added Scales is in "good spirits" and ready to get back to work."Scales is my best friend and my brother and my business partner," Skinny said. "I just said yesterday, if something happened to him, I'd be devastated."A popular rapper and brewery owner is recovering after being kidnapped and shot.