Memphis rapper Big Scarr dies at 22 as Gucci Mane confirms his passing with touching Instagram post

Memphis rapper Big Scarr has reportedly died at the age of 22.

The musician, born Alexander Woods, was reported dead by the shadow room on Thursday, and his passing was confirmed by rapper Gucci Mane, whose record label, Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records, signed him.

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 Thursday; Pictured May 28

“This hurts,” Gucci wrote below a carousel of snaps featuring the Memphis native, adding: “I miss you @bigscarr.”

In one of Scarr’s recent Instagram posts, he shared that he was going on tour with Key Glock, who is also a rapper from Memphis, as part of his Glockoma Tour 2023.

After the news began circulating online, Jamaican-American podcaster and YouTuber DJ Akademiks, 31, took to Twitter with a tribute, writing, “RIP Big Scarr.”

‘This hurts’: The musician’s death was confirmed by rapper Gucci Mane, whose record label, Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records, signed him.

Scarr’s 1017 labelmate Enchanting also seemed to confirm the news via their Instagram Story.

Jon wants to talk. I’m sorry if he doesn’t answer. I just can’t,’ she posted, adding a heartbroken emoji.

Born on April 7, 2000, Big Scarr grew up in the Magnolia community of South Memphis.

Unknown: Scarr’s cause of death is currently unknown, and no confirmation has been given by police or local news; Pictured on October 17

RIP: Jamaican-American podcaster and YouTuber DJ Akademiks, 31, took to Twitter with a tribute

He began his rap career in 2019, when he released ‘Make a Play,’ which quickly gained popularity on YouTube.

Scarr signed with the Gucci Mane label in 2020.

He is best known for his mixtape, titled Big Grim Reaper, which was released in 2021, with a deluxe edition the following year.

Career: Born April 7, 2000, Big Scarr grew up in South Memphis and began his rap career in 2019. He signed to the Gucci Mane label in 2020; Pictured with Gucci Mane in 2021

The tape appeared 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 November 2021 while in Memphis, while Snootie Wild was shot in February while in Houston.

Fame: The rap star is known for his mixtape titled Big Grim Reaper, which was released in 2021 and he was preparing for an upcoming tour with Key Glock; pictured 2021