Big Scarr dead: Rapper dies aged 22 as Gucci Mane ‘confirms news’ in heartbreaking post

Gucci Mane appears to have confirmed the death of rapper Big Scarr at the age of 22.

By Hannah McGreevy, Content Editor

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In an emotional post, Gucci Mane paid tribute to the 22-year-old rapper early this morning. The rapper and record executive, 42, shared his heartbreak with fans alongside some pictures of the young star. 

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Big Scarr has reportedly died aged 22 (Image: GETTY)

Big Scarr, whose real name was Alexander Woods, is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee.

He was part of 1017 Records, which was founded by Gucci Mane (who’s real name is Radric Delantic Davis). 

The Shade Room is reported to have first announced the sad news, which was then seemingly confirmed by the hitmaker.

“This hurt,” he wrote with a tearful emoji in view of his 16.5 million followers. “I’m a miss you @bigscarr.” (sic) 

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The rapper was a promising young artist (Image: Getty)

Davis shared a series of photos, including one where the young wrapper can be seen posing with a large stack of money and looking off into the distance. 

The next photograph sees him performing on stage to a lively crowd. 

The last snap shows Woods reaching out into the audience as they enjoy the show. 

The rapper’s cause of death remains unknown and no confirmation has been given by police or local news.

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The news has left fans heartbroken (Image: Getty)

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Gucci Mane paid tribute to the late star (Image: Getty)

Express.co.uk have contacted his representatives for comment. 

According to Woods’ APA bio, the rapper carried “the marks of life’s trials and tribulations on his face and body” but “emerged triumphantly” following his successful music career. 

The star received over 70 million YouTube views in the year since his debut.

He spoke about “having it tough” ahead of the release of his debut mixtape and first project, Big Grim Reaper, which was released through Atlantic Records and 1017 Records on April 16, 2021.

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It’s rough out here,” he said at the time. “What I’m rapping about is what’s going on where I’m from. 

“It’s the slums. It’s the trenches. It’s the hood. It’s tough. It’s real.”

Woods grew up as one of nine children in the Magnolia neighbourhood of South Memphis.

He lived with his grandmother until she died of lung cancer when he was just 13 years old, after which time he moved in with his father. 

Speaking about how his dad helped him to understand the dangerous world around him, Woods explained: “Real talk, my dad showed me how to be a man.”

“He was in the streets, but he was still always able to take care of me and my brothers and sisters and make sure we had what we needed. 

“Everything I know I learned from him—the streets, how to be disciplined, and about God. That’s my dawg right there.”

When the rapper was just 16, he was involved in a terrifying car crash that sent him flying through the windshield. 

The star walked away with scars on his eyes, nose, and the whole side of his face, and eventually this would inspire his stage name Big Scarr.

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