Memphis rapper Big Scarr dies at 22 – Gucci Mane confirms his death with touching Instagram post: ‘It hurts’
- The musician’s death was reported by The Shaderoom on Thursday
- It was confirmed by rapper Gucci Mane, to whose record label Scarr was signed
- The cause of Scarr’s – born Alexander Woods – death is currently unknown
- “This hurts,” Gucci wrote under a carousel of snaps of the Memphis native, adding, “Missing you @bigscarr.”
- The rap star is best known for his mixtape titled Big Grim Reaper, which was released in 2021, and was gearing up for an upcoming tour with Key Glock
Memphis rapper Big Scarr has reportedly died at the age of 22.
The musician – born Alexander Woods – was reported dead by The Shaderoom on Thursday, and his death was confirmed by rapper Gucci Mane, to whose record label, Gucci Manes 1017 Records, he was signed.
Scarr’s cause of death is currently unknown, and no confirmation has been given by police or local news.
Gone too soon: Memphis rapper Big Scarr – born Alexander Woods – has died at the age of 22, The Shaderoom reported on Thursday; Pictured May 28th
“This hurts,” Gucci wrote under a carousel of snaps of the Memphis native, adding, “Missing you @bigscarr.”
In one of Scarr’s most recent Instagram posts, he shared that he would be touring as part of his 2023 Glockoma Tour with Key Glock, who is also a Memphis-based rapper.
After the news started circulating online, Jamaican-American podcaster and YouTuber DJ Akademiks, 31, took to Twitter with a tribute, writing, “RIP Big Scarr.”
“It hurts”: The musician’s death was confirmed by rapper Gucci Mane, whose record label Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records he was signed to
Scarr’s 1017 labelmate Enchanting also appeared to confirm the news via her Instagram Story.
“Ion wants to talk. I’m sorry if I don’t answer. I just can’t,” she posted, adding a heartbroken emoji.
Big Scarr was born on April 7, 2000 and raised in Magnolia Parish in South Memphis.
Unknown: Scarr’s cause of death is currently unknown and no confirmation has been given by police or local news; Pictured October 17th
RIP: Jamaican-American podcaster and YouTuber DJ Akademiks, 31, took to Twitter with a tribute
He started his rap career in 2019 when he released “Make a Play” which quickly gained popularity on YouTube.
Scarr was signed by Gucci Mane’s label in 2020.
He is best known for his mixtape titled Big Grim Reaper which was released in 2021 with a deluxe edition next year.
Career: Born on April 7, 2000, Big Scarr grew up in South Memphis and began his rap career in 2019. He was signed by the Gucci Mane label in 2020; Pictured with Gucci Mane in 2021
The tape peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and sold 22,000 copies in its first week.
His death comes after the murders of two other Memphis rappers, Young Dolph and Snootie Wild.
Young Dolph was killed in Memphis in November 2021, while Snootie Wild was shot in Houston in February.
Fame: The rap star is best known for his mixtape titled Big Grim Reaper, which was released in 2021, and was gearing up for an upcoming tour with Key Glock; Pictured 2021