Born Name
Darryl Kevin Richardson
Nick Name
Lil Scrappy, #1 HeadBussa, Merlo, Prince of the South
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
Lil Scrappy went to a military high school in California.
Occupation
Rapper and actor
Family
- Father – Was a preacher.
- Mother – Momma Dee (Pimp)
- Siblings – He has 13 siblings – 7 sisters and 6 brothers.
Manager
Lil Scrappy is managed by Kevin Clark.
He is also signed up with Violator Management & Records.
Genre
Hip hop, crunk
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
BME Recordings, Reprise Records, G-Unit Records, S-Line, Bonzi Records
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm (Approx)
Weight
86 kg or 190 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lil Scrappy has dated –
- Erica Dixon (2002-2014) – Lil Scrappy started going out with TV personality, Erica Dixon in 2002 when she had just graduated from the high school. They had a very on and off relationship with Scrappy hooking up with different women in course of their relationship. They were reported to have got engaged during the course of their relationship. They decided to break up for good in 2014. In 2016, there were rumors that he wanted to get back together with her and had even gone on a trip with her. However, Scrappy put end to all those rumors by saying that they were getting along just for the sake of their daughter, Emani Richardson.
- Diamond (2007-2011) – Scrappy started dating rapper Diamond in 2007. They were in a live-in relationship and towards the end of their relationship, they had reportedly got engaged. Scrappy dumped Diamond in 2011 after finding out that she was going out with Soulja Boy. He cried after realizing that he was being cheated on. On her part, Diamond alleged that he had physically abused her while they were going out. She even accused his mother of stealing her jewelry and clothes.
- Shay Johnson (2011-2013) – Scrappy first met actress Shay Johnson in 2005. Over the time, they became close friends. After he broke up with Diamond, he found solace in her arms. Like his other relationships, this one was also quite complicated. They decided to go separate ways in 2013. However, over the years, they had been hinting about getting back together. She continues to remain on good terms with his mother, Momma Dee.
- Bambi Benson (2014-Present) – Lil Scrappy started dating rapper Bambi Benson in 2014. From the very onset, they were very open about their relationship. In 2015, Scrappy opened up about the lifestyle change Bambi had brought to his life. In May 2016, they got engaged. In December 2016, Bambi decided to end their relationship as he refused to change his playboy and party lifestyle. Just after the split, Scrappy had got close to a new woman at a strip club in Miami. But, soon after, he was trying to win Bambi back. In January 2017, Bambi was hospitalized and in her social media posts, she seemed to be making Scrappy responsible for her health problems.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoos
- Muscular body
Measurements
His body specifications may be –
- Chest – 44 in or 112 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
- Waist – 36 in or 91.5 cm
Shoe Size
Unknown
Brand Endorsements
Lil Scrappy has done endorsement work for –
- Emula Clothing
- Express Smile Atlanta
- Grustle Gang
- Louis Stewart
- Raw Thairapy
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
The popularity of his single, Money in the Bank, which managed to reach the 28th position on the Billboard Hot 100.
First Album
In December 2006, he released his debut studio album Bred 2 Die · Born 2 Live. It went on #24 on Billboard 200.
First Film
As an actor, Scrappy was first seen in the 2009 drama movie Just Another Day in the role of Jay.
First TV Show
In 2004, Lil Scrappy guest appeared as himself in the music talk show Soul Train.
Personal Trainer
Over the recent years, Lil Scrappy has changed his workout to lose weight. He starts his workout with running on a treadmill, which depending on how his body is feeling, could stretch to somewhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour. He has also incorporated callisthenic exercises in his workout, which have helped tone his muscles.
He also lifts weight in the gym to ensure that his buff muscles don’t lose too much of size. Apart from his gym workout routine, he also likes to go out for hiking once in a week. He supplements his workout routine by making sure that he is eating clean and healthy.
Lil Scrappy Favorite Things
- Idol – Tupac Shakur
- Dream Collaborator – Kendrick Lamar
- Desired Attribute in a woman – Positive Attitude
Source – VH1
Lil Scrappy Facts
- Once during a fight, he was hit with a bottle in the face, which left his teeth broken and his gums severely damaged. He got it fixed somehow by a father and son company. He later got it corrected from Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry.
- In 2004, during his performance at the Dr. Phillip High School in Orlando, he was pushed off stage by a police officer. His then manager Tommy Phillips was arrested and charged with a battery on a police officer.
- Scrappy subsequently filed a $250 million lawsuit against the police department. He claimed that he was ready to reach $90 million settlement with the department.
- He is particularly fond of tattoos and has got 2 crosses tattooed on his right cheek just below the eye. He has also got a star tattooed on his throat.
- In June 2015, he was caught up in a minor controversy after he criticized Caitlyn Jenner for undergoing sex change operation. He also termed it a racist situation as it wasn’t viable for a black man.
- He has taken his stage name from Scrappy Doo, which was a character in the Scooby Doo cartoon series.
- He was discovered by the rapper and music producer Lil Jon at a bar in Scrappy’s hometown Atlanta.
- In 2005, Scrappy became the first artist to be signed up with Lil Jon’s BME Recordings.
- Catch Scrappy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube VEVO.
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