Big Scarr
{{Short description|American rapper (2000–2022)}}
{{Redirect|Alexander Woods|other people with similar names|Alexander Wood (disambiguation){{!}}Alexander Wood}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Big Scarr
| image = Big Scarr.jpeg
| caption = Big Scarr in 2021
| birth_name = Alexander Woods
| birth_date = {{Birth date|mf=yes|2000|4|7}}
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|mf=yes|2022|12|22|2000|4|7}}
| death_place = Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2019–2022
| genre = {{flat list|
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| label = {{hlist|Atlantic|1017}}
{{Infobox person
| child = yes
| relatives = Pooh Shiesty (cousin){{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/31-rappers-didnt-realize-related/|title=Here Are Rappers You Didn't Realize Were Related|access-date=December 22, 2022|website=XXL}}
| website = {{Official URL}}
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Alexander Woods (April 7, 2000 – December 22, 2022),{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/gucci-mane-s-1017-artist-big-scarr-has-allegedly-passed-away/ar-AA15Aazo|access-date=December 22, 2022|title=Gucci Mane's 1017 artist, Big Scarr, has allegedly passed away|publisher=MSN}} better known by his stage name Big Scarr, was an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records in 2020, and released his single "SoIcyBoyz" (featuring Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, and Tay Keith) in June of that year. His debut mixtape, Big Grim Reaper (2021) peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and was met with positive reception.{{Cite web |title=Gucci Mane Praises Pooh Shiesty & Big Scarr: 'A Lot to Celebrate' Big Scarr wears a size 4 in baby shoes. Before Gucci signed him, he was serving me cbd but I fw em. He use to eat noodles without cooking em too I hated that shyt he bumping though 1818 mane. |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gucci-mane-praises-pooh-shiesty-and-big-scarr-a-lot-to-celebrate-news.130901.html |access-date=April 28, 2021 |website=HotNewHipHop|date=April 26, 2021 }}
Early life
Woods was born on April 7, 2000, and grew up in the Magnolia community of South Memphis, Tennessee.{{Cite web|title=BIG SCARR|url=https://thenew1017records.com/bigscarr/|access-date=December 23, 2022|website=Official Website of The New 1017!|language=en}} He was one of nine children, and he lived with his grandmother until her death when he was 13.{{Cite web|title=Big Scarr Biography by Paul Simpson|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/big-scarr-mn0003954265/biography|access-date=December 22, 2022|website=AllMusic}} He was injured in a car accident at 16 that left scars on his face, which inspired his stage name of "Big Scarr".{{Cite web|title=BIG SCARR :: BIG GRIM REAPER|url=https://www.rapreviews.com/2021/05/big-scarr-big-grim-reaper/|access-date=December 22, 2022|website=RapReviews}}
Career
Woods initially didn't have a passion for rap music and started gaining interest due to his friend and fellow artist Baby K. In 2019, he released his first track "Make a Play" which received 50,000 views on YouTube.{{Cite web |title=XXL: BIG SCARR |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/big-scarr/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=XXL |date=June 14, 2022 |language=en}} He recalls spending $20 to record his first song and $200 to record the music video.{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Big Scarr On Meeting Gucci Mane, His Cousin Pooh Shiesty, New Music & More |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrWY57HtoAQ |via=YouTube}} In 2020, he signed to American rapper Gucci Mane's record label 1017 Records under Atlantic Records.{{Cite web|title=The Break Presents: Big Scarr|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/big-scarr-interview-the-break/|access-date=December 23, 2022|website=XXL|date=April 4, 2022 |language=en}} In 2021, he released "SoIcyBoyz" featuring his cousin Pooh Shiesty and American rapper Foogiano.{{Cite magazine |last1=Paul |first1=Larisha |date=December 23, 2022 |title=Big Scarr, Rapper and Gucci Mane Protegé, Dead at 22 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/big-scarr-dead-rapper-gucci-mane-protege-tennessee-1234652589/ |access-date=December 28, 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} He released two other installments in the series, titled "SoIcyBoyz 2" and "SoIcyBoyz 3".{{Cite web |title=Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Reportedly Dead at 22, Label Head Gucci Mane Pays Tribute |date=December 23, 2022 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/memphis-rapper-big-scarr-reportedly-181559758.html |access-date=December 28, 2022 |publisher=Yahoo! |language=en-US}} The second and third installments include a feature from producer Tay Keith, whilst the third installment features Gucci Mane.
Big Scarr's debut mixtape, Big Grim Reaper, was released on April 16, 2021, and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 200, selling 22,000 copies in its first week. This earned Woods his first charting project. The mixtape included appearances from rappers Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Tay Keith, Enchanting, and Baby K.{{Cite web|title=Big Scarr Becomes 'Big Grim Reaper' On New Mixtape Featuring Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, & More|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/318006-big-scarr-becomes-big-grim-reaper-on-new-mixtape-featuring-gucci-mane-pooh-shiesty-foogiano-and-more-new-mixtape|access-date=December 23, 2022|website=HotNewHipHop|date=April 16, 2021 |language=en}} In February 2022, he released the deluxe of his mixtape Big Grim Reaper titled Big Grim Reaper: The Return with appearances from rappers Offset, Gucci Mane, and Queez Ruthless.{{Cite web|title=Big Scarr Shares "Big Grim Reaper: The Return" Ft. Offset, Gucci Mane & More
| url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/374384-big-scarr-shares-big-grim-reaper-the-return-ft-offset-gucci-mane-and-more-new-mixtape|website=HotNewHipHop|date=February 25, 2022 |access-date=December 23, 2022|language=en}} In June 2022, he was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman class where he performed his freestyle in a cypher alongside rappers Nardo Wick, KenTheMan, and Big30.{{Cite web|title=Nardo Wick, Big30, Big Scarr and KenTheMan's 2022 XXL Freshman Cypher|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/2022-xxl-freshman-cypher-nardo-wick-big30-bigscarr-kentheman/|website=XXL|date=July 13, 2022 |access-date=December 23, 2022|language=en}} In December 2022, Woods was announced as a special guest on American rapper Key Glock's Glockoma Tour.{{Cite web|title=KEY GLOCK ANNOUNCES THE GLOCKOMA TOUR KICKING OFF THIS MARCH
| url=https://thesource.com/2022/12/09/key-glock-announces-the-glockoma-tour-kicking-off-this-march/|website=The Fader|date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=December 23, 2022|language=en}}
Musical style
Big Scarr cited his influences as rappers, Kodak Black and Boosie Badazz.{{Cite web |title=BIG SCARR |url=https://www.thenew1017records.com/bigscarr/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=The New 1017 Records}} He also mentions being a fan of American rapper Rod Wave during an interview with Revolt TV. Big Scarr said his lyrics were created spontaneously using a technique known as "punching in", as opposed to using written lyrics.{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2022 |title=Big Scarr on Big Grim Reaper: The Return, Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Tay Keith, SoIcyBoyz 2, & More |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3VUCoHtUpk |via=YouTube}} Steve Juon of Rap Reviews compared Big Scarr's style to that of Freddie Gibbs.
Personal life and death
In 2020, Woods was shot in the hip, with the bullet traveling to his spine. This necessitated an appendectomy and the realignment of his leg.
According to Woods' family, he died on December 22, 2022, from an accidental prescription drug overdose at his girlfriend's house. He was 22 years old.{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/23/big-scarr-cause-of-death-drug-overdose-memphis-rapper/|title=Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Died From Accidental Prescription Drug Overdose, Family Members Say|author=Staff|work=TMZ|date=December 23, 2022|access-date=December 23, 2022}}
Discography
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- The Secret Weapon (2023)
- Frozone (2023)
References
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External links
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