The sudden death of rapper Big Scarr at age 22

A lot of rappers died in the past months

What happened?

Shock, disbelief, and many questions in the music industry. Rapper Big Scarr has died unexpectedly at the young age of 22.

Painful and unexpected

'The Shade Room' reported his death on December 22 with a post on Instagram.

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A rising star from Memphis

"We are sad to report that 22-year-old rapper #BigScarr has passed away," the post read. "The Memphis native, born Alexander Woods, was signed to #GucciMane’s 1017 Records. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time."

Official confirmation

On December 23, Gucci Mane confirmed the news with another post on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of the young rapper.

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"This hurt"

"This hurt... I’m a miss you @bigscarr," wrote Gucci Mane on Instagram.

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What did Big Scarr die of?

Neither the Shaderoom nor Gucci Mane has revealed Big Scarr's cause of death.

A lot of rappers died in the past months

The list of rappers who have died in recent months increased alarmingly.

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The origin of his stage name

Curiously, Big Scarr already escaped death at the age of 16, when a car accident nearly cost him his life. He survived and actually refers to the event by his stage name: big scar.

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Step by step to fame

Big Scarr was one of hip-hop's rising stars. He was influenced by rappers like Kodak Black and Boosie Badazz.

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'Make a Play'

He went from rapping among his friends to releasing his debut single, 'Make a Play.' It had quite an impact at the end of 2019 when it generated millions of listeners in streaming.

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Contract with Gucci Mane

Hand in hand with his cousin, the singer Pooh Shiesty, Big Scarr would sign a contract with '1017 Record', the Gucci Mane label, in June 2020.

Singles and collaborations

That same summer, Big Scarr appeared on the company's compilation 'So Icy Summer.' He also released two songs by the end of 2020: 'Endzone' and 'Frozone.'

Photo: @bigscarr / Instagram

'Big Grim Reaper'

In April 2021, Big Scarr released his debut Mixtape: 'Big Grim Reaper.' A foreboding title...

It reached 25 on the Billboard 200

The reception of his first release surprised friends and strangers. It reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 List.

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Prolonging success

In early 2022, Big Scarr released an extended version of his successful first album with 13 more tracks. They included collaborations with Offset, Foogiano, and Pooh Shiesty.

Tour on the agenda

According to his Instagram posts, Big Scarr was preparing to tour with his partner Key Glock: the 'Glockoma Tour 2023.'

Photo:@bigscarr / Instagram

A sudden death

Big Scarr was clearly heading for big things, and he was only 22 years old. After his sudden death, about which little is known, the promising career of the young talent is now tragically cut short.