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Alexander Woods
April 7, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Died | December 22, 2022 (aged 22) |
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| Years active | 2019–2022 |
| Relatives | Pooh Shiesty (cousin) |
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Alexander Woods (born April 7, 2000 – died December 22, 2022) was an American rapper. He was better known by his stage name Big Scarr. He came from Memphis, Tennessee. Big Scarr was signed to Gucci Mane's record label, 1017 Records.
He became well-known for his song "SoIcyBoyz". This song featured his cousin Pooh Shiesty, along with Foogiano and Tay Keith. Big Scarr released his first mixtape, Big Grim Reaper, on April 16, 2021. This mixtape reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 music chart.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Big Scarr was born on April 7, 2000. He grew up in the Magnolia community of South Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of nine children in his family. He lived with his grandmother until she passed away when he was thirteen years old.
When he was sixteen, Big Scarr was in a car accident. This accident left scars on his face. These scars later inspired his stage name, "Big Scarr."
Music Career Highlights
Big Scarr did not always plan to be a rapper. He became interested in rap music because of his friend, Baby K. In 2019, he released his first song called "Make a Play." This song quickly gained 50,000 views on YouTube. He shared that it cost him only $20 to record the song and $200 for the music video.
Joining 1017 Records
In 2020, Big Scarr signed with American rapper Gucci Mane's record label, 1017 Records. This label works with Atlantic Records. In 2021, he released "SoIcyBoyz." This song featured his cousin Pooh Shiesty and rapper Foogiano.
He also released two more songs in this series. They were called "SoIcyBoyz 2" and "SoIcyBoyz 3." The second and third songs included producer Tay Keith. The third song also featured Gucci Mane.
Big Grim Reaper Mixtape
Big Scarr's first mixtape, Big Grim Reaper, came out on April 16, 2021. It was a big success, reaching number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape sold 22,000 copies in its first week. This was Big Scarr's first project to appear on a major music chart.
The mixtape featured many other rappers. These included Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Tay Keith, Enchanting, and Baby K.
Later Projects and Recognition
In February 2022, Big Scarr released a special version of his mixtape. It was called Big Grim Reaper: The Return. This version included new songs with rappers Offset, Gucci Mane, and Queez Ruthless.
In June 2022, Big Scarr was chosen for the 2022 XXL Freshman class. This is a special group of new and rising hip-hop artists. He performed a freestyle rap alongside Nardo Wick, KenTheMan, and Big30. In December 2022, he was announced as a special guest for rapper Key Glock's Glockoma Tour.
Musical Style
Big Scarr shared that his music was influenced by rappers like Kodak Black and Boosie Badazz. He also mentioned being a fan of American rapper Rod Wave in an interview with Revolt TV.
Big Scarr created his lyrics on the spot. He used a method called "punching in." This means he would record his verses line by line, rather than writing them all down first. A music critic named Steve Juon compared Big Scarr's style to that of Freddie Gibbs.
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