Scrilla
American rapper (born 1983)
André "Scrilla" Scott (born June 17, 1983), known professionally as Scrilla, is an American rapper, raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Scott has been active as a freestyle rapper since 2006, and was a member of the Atlanta-based entertainment group No Line Gang. He also was a member of Young Jeezy's label CTE World for most of 2012.
01Early life
André "Scrilla" Scott was born on June 17, 1983 and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up on Campbellton Road in Atlanta's zone 4. Scott started rapping at the age of 11, and in 2007, he won the BMI Unsigned Urban showcase. He went to prison from college and was set free on an unknown date. He moved to Liberia, a neighborhood of Miami, Hollywood, Florida, in about 2012 or 2013.
02Career
Early career
He started rapping in 9th grade, and started to take his rap career seriously in 2012.
Benhill Beast
In 2008, Scrilla released his debut mixtape Benhill Beast on the internet for free with direction from Franklin Family Entertainment, Don Music Group, and Nitti.
Smoke & Mirrors
On April 20, 2011, Scrilla released Smoke & Mirrors (hosted by Black Bill Gates) on the internet for free, which included the remix to I Ball, I Stunt, featuring CTE World founder Young Jeezy. Afterwards, Scrilla signed to CTE World on June 8, 2011.
The Demonstration
On June 19, 2012, Scrilla had his first and only full-length release with CTE World: The Demonstration (hosted by Bigga Rankin), which had production and feature collaborations with Southside, Killer Mike, Young Jeezy, Super Ced, Freddie Gibbs, and others. On December 31, 2012, Scrilla announced via Twitter that he was leaving CTE World in good terms: "... No hard feelings but It's time for me to do me."
God's Will
On 2013, Scrilla met Rick Ross through his manager Safe, and on April 24, 2017, Scrilla released his studio-made extended play (EP) with Maybach Music Group (MMG) titled God's will. He later signed to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group label in about 2016 or 2017. In addition, he created a single under the same name on the same release date as his album. The single's lyrics suggest he forgave his shooter due to his religious beliefs.
03Personal life
He grew up listening to 2Pac, Rick Ross, BG, Trick Daddy, Biggie, and Hov. In 2013, Scott was involved in shooting scenes for a rap music video. As he was idling in a 750 BMW, there was a car behind him and opened fire. He was shot in the right leg by two AK-47 assault rifles and a handgun in a driveby at Overtown and was sent to the Jackson Memorial Hospital. LT, a co-founder of Tru Story Entertainment, picked him off the ground and saved his life during the shooting. He grieved the deaths of his father, brother, and son in 2017.
04Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Hustlemania |
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| Hustlemania, Vol. 2 |
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| Get Off My Dick |
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| Outcast Riddim |
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| Line Up Riddim |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Scrilla World |
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| Straight Based Ent., Vol. 1 |
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| Benhill Beast |
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| Straight Based Ent., Vol. 1 |
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| Smoke & Mirrors |
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| The Demonstration |
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| I Got The Juice (The Refill) |
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| FM2U (From Me 2 U) |
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| Against Da Grain |
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EPs
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| God's Will |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ric Flair" | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| "Fork in the Pot" | ||
| "Gyal Drop" | ||
| "God's Will" (featuring Rick Ross) |
2017 | God's Will |
| "God's Playground" | ||
| "Weakness" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Take Your Time" | ||
| "You" (with DJ Spider) |
2023 | |
| "Drink Out de Fete" | ||
| "Back ah You" | 2024 | |
| "Tha Wa Ya Like (Dunce Riddim)" (with Dutty Tallics) |
2025 | |
| "Bubble Up" (with Nelieux) |
2026 | |
| "Come" (with DJ Spider) |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Child of the Ghetto" (Monster featuring Juan Gotti and Scrilla) |
2000 | The Purity Album |
| "I Ball, I Stunt" (Young Jeezy featuring Scrilla) |
2011 | The Real Is Back |
| "Sittin' Low" (Young Jeezy featuring Freddie Gibbs and Scrilla) |
Gangsta Grillz: The Real Is Back 2 | |
| "Drop de Bumpa" | 2015 | Soca Eruption |
| "Somebody Sexy" | 2016 | |
| "Supa Cindy" (Supa Cindy with Rick Ross, Sam Sneak, and Scrilla) |
Non-album single | |
| "Triple Platinum" (Rick Ross featuring Scrilla) |
2017 | Rather You Than Me |
| "Wood" (DJ Spider featuring Scrilla) |
Whistle & Drum Riddim | |
| "Skys da Limit" (Man O.G. with Scrilla) |
Non-album single | |
| "I Want" (Kash Doll featuring Scrilla) |
2018 | Brat Mail |
| "Bumpa Control" | Dubai Riddim | |
| "Intoxication" | 2019 | Velocity Riddim |
| "Ahora mismo" (Rook Director featuring Scrilla) |
2020 | Non-album single |
| "Tings" (Shockwave Productions featuring Scrilla) |
2023 | Duck Pond Riddim |
05Awards and nominations
Disney Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Disney Music Awards | Song placements (for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) | Nominated |
Sources and credits
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