Scorey

American rapper

Scorey

Scorey during the Die a Legend Tour

Background information
Birth name| Bakari Ward
Also known as| Scorey AKA Scorey Ayee
Born|  (1998-11-26) November 26, 1998 (age 26)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Genres|

* Hip hop
* trap

Occupations|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter

Years active| 2018–present
Labels|

* Columbia
* ODA

Musical artist

Bakari Ward (born November 26, 1998), known professionally as Scorey or Scorey Ayee, is an American rapper and singer from Syracuse, New York. He was the first artist signed to Only Dreamers Achieve Records in 2020, a record label created by Chicago rapper Polo G.[1] Scorey describes Polo G as a mentor to him[2] and he has been described as a protégé of Polo G.[3] His second studio album "If You Feel Lost" released on March 21st 2025.

## Early life

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Ward grew up listening to rappers such as Lil Wayne, G Herbo and 50 Cent. He mimicked their style and freestyled with his friends. He began recording music in 2018 and taking it seriously in 2019.[2][4]

During his childhood he enjoyed playing basketball and played on a basketball team either from a club or school.

Ward's music is often influenced by his deceased friends. This includes a friend named Leah, who is referenced multiple times in his songs.[5] In addition, he references Zachary "Zuly" Holloway, who is featured in many of his early music videos. Ward's song "Victim" is filmed at a gathering for Holloway's passing.

When Ward was 21, he nearly died after taking fake Percocet pills that contained fentanyl. He was rushed to the hospital after he blacked out, and has since quit taking Percocet.[6]

## Career

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Scorey's debut single "Freddy Krueger", released on September 1, 2019, caught the attention of rapper Polo G who saw it posted on a friends Instagram story who was signed to the same label as Scorey. From there Polo G contacted him on Instagram. Days later, Polo G invited him to perform with him at Webster Hall in New York City, as part of his Die a Legend tour, along with rappers such as Yungeen Ace, Luh Kel, and Toosii. It was at this point that he also quit his summer job at Green Lakes State Park as a janitor, which helped pay for his studio sessions and videomaking.[4]

During the recording session for Scorey's single "Moods", Polo G asked him to join his startup record label Only Dreamers Achieve, a partnership with Columbia Records. He accepted and became the first artist signed to the label.[1] His single "Dior You" was the first release under the record label, released on March 12, 2021.[citation needed] He later featured in Polo G's third studio album Hall of Fame released in June 2021.[7]

## Online Fan Bases

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Scorey’s rise has been amplified by a passionate online fan base, particularly active on YouTube, Instagram, and SoundCloud. Fans frequently take to the comments section of his posts and music snippets to urge him to release unreleased tracks, often using phrases like “drop this,” “we need this ASAP,” or “stop teasing and drop it.” This ongoing demand has become a notable element of Scorey’s online presence, with some snippets earning certain names within Scorey's community solely due to the fans anticipation and repeated requests.

These fan-driven campaigns have rarely influenced Scorey's decisions. This dynamic has positioned him as one of the rising artists whose unreleased catalog holds substantial weight but yet he rarely decides to release.

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## Fan Pages

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One well known fan-page within Scorey's community is Scholarscorey,[8] an Instagram page created in 2023 giving daily updates on Scorey’s music and lifestyle. Scholarscorey serves as the go-to place for fans, posting high-quality content with in-depth statistics, unique post designs, and clever reels relating to Scorey. In May of 2023, Scorey followed Scholarscorey on Instagram after reposting a "Help Is On The Way" stats post to his story.[9] Scholarscorey is still actively posting content recently reaching 2,000 followers. According to Instagram, 63% of Scholarscorey's followers also follow Scorey. Scholarscorey’s page emphasizes on maintaining a simplistic look while retaining accurate reliable information. Scholarscorey posts consistently, keeping fans up to date with info including, snippets, behind the scenes and milestones relating to his YouTube and Spotify. The page also collaborates with other fan accounts to help grow Scorey’s audience, expanding his already growing fan base. Scholarscorey is currently the second most followed Scorey fan-page on Instagram.

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected details  Title  | Album details

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Help Is On The Way |

* Released: December 9, 2022
* Label: Columbia, ODA
* Format: Digital Download, Streaming

If You Feel Lost |

* Released: March 21, 2025
* Label: Columbia, ODA
* Format: Digital Download, Streaming

### Extended Plays

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List of EPs, with selected details  Title  | EP details

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Catch Me If You Can |

* Released: October 29, 2021
* Label: Columbia, ODA
* Format: Digital Download, Streaming

### Singles

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### As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications  | Album(s)

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[10] | US R&B /HH
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"Letter to Mom"  | 2019  | — | —  |  | Non-album singles
"No Way Out"  | — | —  |
"Freddy Krueger"  | — | —  |
"Traffic"  | 2020  | — | —  |
"Pain Sicken"  | — | —  |
"Talk To Me"  | — | —  |
"Storm"  | — | —  |
"Victim"  | — | —  |
"Moods"  | — | —  |
"Die Young"  | 2021  | — | —  |  |
"Cappers"
(featuring Lil Roc4TS) | 2022  | — | —
"Wicked Romance"  | 2023  | — | —  |

### As featured artist

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Title  | Year  | Album

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"FINDERS KEEPERS"
(Dro Kenji featuring Scorey and Internet Money) | 2021  | WITH OR WITHOUT YOU
"Two Face"
(CHIBI LOL featuring Scorey) | 2022  | IF I STILL HAD A HEART
"Legend"
(Lil Spooki featuring Scorey and Stunna Gambino) | Non-album single
"Grave Digger"
(Shoebox Baby featuring Scorey) | The Kid That Came Outta Nowhere
"ROCK N ROLL"
(AJ Curtis featuring Scorey) | 2024  | Non-album single

### Guest Appreances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists  Title  | Year  | Other artist(s)  | Album

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"Heartfelt"  | 2021  | TOB Duke  | Skye
"Shoulders"  | Lil Romo  | So many losses
"Broken Guitars"  | Polo G | Hall Of Fame
"Fell in Love"  | SKG Tunez  | Mr. Rixh@22
"Chanel Bag (Remix)"  | KillBunk  | Non-album remix
"Fast Life"  | 2022  | G Fredo  | 34 Baby
"Faceshot"  | YungLiv  | Before The Fame

## References

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1. ^ a b Lohmann, Patrick (December 15, 2020). "Scorey Ayee, a Syracuse rapper who hit it big this year, buys 'a ton' of toys for Salvation Army". The Post-Standard. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
2. ^ a b Maryse, Vayda (May 24, 2021). "Get to know Capalot Record's Own Scorey". Kazi Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
3. ^ Ruiz, Matthew (June 18, 2021). "Polo G: Hall of Fame Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
4. ^ a b Ju, Shirley (April 2, 2021). "Syracuse Rapper Scorey Talks Signing To Polo G's Capalot Records & New Single "Dior You"". AllHipHop. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
5. ^ Smallz, DJ. (June 21, 2021). "Scorey Quit Xanax, Percocet After Fentanyl Overdose From Fake Pressed Pill, Polo G Reaction (part 6)". Youtube. DJ Smallz. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
6. ^ Scorey Quit Xanax, Percocet After Fentanyl Overdose From Fake Pressed Pill, Polo G Reaction (part 6), June 21, 2021, retrieved July 18, 2022
7. ^ "Polo G Taps Nicki Minaj, Pop Smoke, & Roddy Ricch For 'Hall Of Fame'". Rap-Up. June 3, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
8. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
9. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
10. ^ "DDG Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
11. ^ "DDG Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.