2017–2022: Early releases and breakout

Scott started making music as a hobby alongside his youth football career. He originally started making freestyles on SoundCloud, where he went by the name Swarmzy-B, which he later shortened to Swarmz when he started making music professionally. He released his first video, titled "Money" in 2017 which picked up over 200k views on YouTube. He then released another single, titled "Murda" in early 2018.^[8] His breakthrough single, "Lyca", was released later that year. After the single went viral, he was signed to Virgin Records.^[2] The artist then proceeded to become a well-known name after releasing tracks such as "Bally" and "Motorola" which were brought to light after encouragement from friend Red Jackson.

In March 2020, Scott featured alongside Tion Wayne in KSI's single "Houdini", which reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.^[9]

2022–present: Break and boxing diss tracks

In August 2022, Scott was scheduled to face KSI in a boxing match after Alex Wassabi withdrew, thus leading to Scott taking an indefinite break from his music career.^[10] On 16 August, Scott released a diss track to promote the bout directly at KSI titled "KSI Diss Track."^[11] On 7 January 2023, Scott released "Redemption", a diss track aimed at YouTuber Ryan Taylor ahead of their bout on 14 January.^[12] On 10 May, Scott released a diss track aimed at YouTuber Deji Olatunji ahead of their bout on 13 May.^[13]

Swarmz vs KSI

On 27 August 2022, Scott started his boxing career in a bout against YouTuber KSI at The O2 Arena, in London, England as the opener for MF & DAZN: X Series 001.^[14] Originally, KSI was scheduled to face Alex Wassabi, however, due to a concussion, Wassabi was replaced by Scott whom had previously called out KSI on a TikTok live. KSI defeated Scott via 2nd round KO and won the MFB cruiserweight title.^[10]

Scott was scheduled to face British YouTuber Kristen Hanby on the undercard of X Series 002 15 October,^[15] but withdrew on 28 September as Scott required "more time to prepare."^[16]

Swarmz vs Taylor

On 14 January 2023, Scott fought British BMX YouTuber Ryan Taylor at Wembley Arena in London, England on the undercard of X Series 004. Scott won via 1st round TKO after Taylor suffered an eye injury and was forced to withdraw.^[17] On 10 February, it was announced that Scott had signed a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing.^[18]

Swarmz vs Deji

On 13 May, Scott fought KSI's younger brother, Deji Olatunji at Wembley Arena in London, England on the undercard of X Series 007 as the co-feature bout. Olatunji defeated Scott via unanimous decision.^[19] Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda then entered the ring and called out Scott to a bout.^[20]

Survivor Tag

On 14 June, it was announced that Scott will complete in a survivor tag team bout against Singaporean YouTuber NichLmao, American YouTuber BDave and Canadian YouTuber Ryan Johnston as the headliner for X Series 008 on 22 July at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, US.^[21] NichLmao defeated Swarmz, BDave and Johnston via points decision.^[22]

Swarmz vs Matthews

On 23 September at X Series 009, it was announced that Scott would rematch Ryan Taylor on the X Series 10 – The Prime Card preliminary card.^[23] However, on 11 October, Ryan Taylor was forced to pull out of the fight. On 12 October, it was announced that British TikToker Ed Matthews would step in as the replacement.^[24] Scott lost the bout via 1st round KO, just thirty seconds into the round.^[25]

Singles

Guest appearances

Professional

Survivor Tag