Cassidy
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Barry Adrian Reese better known by his stage name
Cassidy, is an American
rapper.
", which featured R. Kelly
. The second single was "Get No Better", which featured Mashonda
. Split Personality went gold in the first month it was released.
, was released on June 28, 2005 through Swizz Beatz
's label, Full Surface. There were two singles released from the album. The first single was "I'm a Hustla
". The second single was "B-Boy Stance", which featured Swizz Beatz
.
's label Kross Over Entertainment
. He Released mixtape series entitled Apply Pressure off the label.
. Cassidy's fourth album, C.A.S.H., was released November 16, 2010. "Face to Face" is the street single released from the album and "Drumma Bass" is the first official single. In 2010, Cassidy released the song "Gametime", which is featured on NBA 2K11
.
in Northwest Philadelphia. Desmond Hawkins was killed by a shot in the back. Hawkin's two other friends were treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds and released.
On June 8, a warrant was issued for Cassidy's arrest on charges of murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, conspiracy and weapons possession. Cassidy surrendered to Philadelphia police on the afternoon of June 17. At his arraignment on Saturday, June 18, he was denied bail, and sent to Philadelphia's Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison, where he would serve his time during the trial and after he was sentenced.
Cassidy's murder case took a turn when the primary witness withdrew his confession. This resulted in the judge stating that Cassidy would stand trial for 3rd degree murder. On August 16, 2005, Municipal Judge Marsha Neifield ruled that prosecutors had sufficient evidence to charge Cassidy with third-degree murder, attempted murder charges, and weapons offenses. This was later overturned to the original, first degree charge - negating the possibility of parole. On January 25, 2006 Cassidy was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime for his involvement in the shooting. He was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison plus probation and was credited with the 7 months he had already served.
Cassidy was released from Pennsylvania's Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on March 2, 2006 after serving eight months.
Cassidy talks about his arrest and time in prison in the 2011 film Rhyme and Punishment, which documents various Hip-Hop artists who have done county jail or state/federal prison time.
while he was a passenger. He was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center
, where he was diagnosed with a fractured skull and several broken bones on the left side of his face. He still has visible scars from the accident.
Mixtapes
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Cassidy, is an American
United States
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rapper.
2004: Split Personality
Cassidy's first album, Split Personality, was released on March 16, 2004. There were two singles released from the album. The first single was "HotelHotel (song)
"Hotel" is the lead debut single from Cassidy's 2004 debut album Split Personality. The song was released as a single and charted in February 2004, reaching #4 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The chorus is sang by R&B singer R. Kelly, and makes lyrical references to The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's...
", which featured R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
. The second single was "Get No Better", which featured Mashonda
Mashonda
Mashonda Tifrere , often known simply as Mashonda, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and recording artist. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she graduated from St. Mark the Evangelist School in 1992. Tifrere gained exposure in the early 2000s appearing on songs from highly acclaimed hip hop...
. Split Personality went gold in the first month it was released.
2005: I'm a Hustla
Cassidy's second album, I'm a HustlaI'm a Hustla
-Singles:-Samples:"I'm a Hustla"*"Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z"Can't Fade Me"* "Brown Baby" by Diana Ross"So Long"*"Ain't It Good Feeling Good" performed by Eloise Laws"Get 'Em"*"Getaway" written by Peter Cor & Beloyd Taylor"The Message"...
, was released on June 28, 2005 through Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
's label, Full Surface. There were two singles released from the album. The first single was "I'm a Hustla
I'm a Hustla (song)
"I'm a Hustla" is the lead single off rapper Cassidy's second studio album I'm a Hustla. The song is produced Swizz Beatz and contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z....
". The second single was "B-Boy Stance", which featured Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
.
2009: Signing with Kross Over
In late 2009 Cassidy signed with Carmelo AnthonyCarmelo Anthony
Carmelo Kiyan Anthony , nicknamed "Melo", is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association...
's label Kross Over Entertainment
Kross Over Entertainment
Kross Over Entertainment is a recording company founded by NBA basketball star Carmelo Anthony.-Brief overview:The label's first singles are Cassidy's "Drumma Bass", and Diego Cash's "Hold Up", which features Houston hip-hop group UGK....
. He Released mixtape series entitled Apply Pressure off the label.
2010-present: C.A.S.H.
On August 24, 2010, Cassidy released a 5-track EP, Face 2 Face EPFace 2 Face Ep
Face 2 Face EP is an EP by rapper Cassidy. It was released August 24, 2010.-Background:The EP is the pre-album of Cassidy's fourth studio album C.A.S.H....
. Cassidy's fourth album, C.A.S.H., was released November 16, 2010. "Face to Face" is the street single released from the album and "Drumma Bass" is the first official single. In 2010, Cassidy released the song "Gametime", which is featured on NBA 2K11
NBA 2K11
The game has received critical acclaim. Game review websites have praised NBA 2K11 for its developed controls, online multi-player, and Michael Jordan features...
.
Murder case
On April 15, 2005 three men, including Cassidy, armed with .45 and .40 caliber handguns, 9 mm pistols, and an AK-47 variant rifle, fired on three unarmed men during an argument that occurred in the West Oak Lane neighborhoodWest Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
West Oak Lane is a neighborhood in the Northwest Philadelphia section of Philadelphia. It is located between East Mount Airy, East Germantown, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, East Oak Lane, and Fern Rock. Ogontz Avenue runs generally north, then northwest as the spine of the neighborhood and the...
in Northwest Philadelphia. Desmond Hawkins was killed by a shot in the back. Hawkin's two other friends were treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds and released.
On June 8, a warrant was issued for Cassidy's arrest on charges of murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, conspiracy and weapons possession. Cassidy surrendered to Philadelphia police on the afternoon of June 17. At his arraignment on Saturday, June 18, he was denied bail, and sent to Philadelphia's Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison, where he would serve his time during the trial and after he was sentenced.
Cassidy's murder case took a turn when the primary witness withdrew his confession. This resulted in the judge stating that Cassidy would stand trial for 3rd degree murder. On August 16, 2005, Municipal Judge Marsha Neifield ruled that prosecutors had sufficient evidence to charge Cassidy with third-degree murder, attempted murder charges, and weapons offenses. This was later overturned to the original, first degree charge - negating the possibility of parole. On January 25, 2006 Cassidy was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime for his involvement in the shooting. He was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison plus probation and was credited with the 7 months he had already served.
Cassidy was released from Pennsylvania's Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on March 2, 2006 after serving eight months.
Cassidy talks about his arrest and time in prison in the 2011 film Rhyme and Punishment, which documents various Hip-Hop artists who have done county jail or state/federal prison time.
Car accident
Cassidy was seriously injured in a vehicle accident on the night of October 5, 2006 when a commercial truck collided with his SUVSport utility vehicle
A sport utility vehicle is a generic marketing term for a vehicle similar to a station wagon, but built on a light-truck chassis. It is usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on- or off-road ability, and with some pretension or ability to be used as an off-road vehicle. Not all four-wheel...
while he was a passenger. He was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center
The Jersey City Medical Center is a hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. The hospital has had different facilities in the city.-History:The hospital began as the "Charity Hospital" but the Board of Aldermen of Jersey City bought land at Baldwin Avenue and Montgomery Street in 1882 for a new hospital...
, where he was diagnosed with a fractured skull and several broken bones on the left side of his face. He still has visible scars from the accident.
Discography
Studio albums- 2004: Split Personality
- 2005: I'm a HustlaI'm a Hustla-Singles:-Samples:"I'm a Hustla"*"Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z"Can't Fade Me"* "Brown Baby" by Diana Ross"So Long"*"Ain't It Good Feeling Good" performed by Eloise Laws"Get 'Em"*"Getaway" written by Peter Cor & Beloyd Taylor"The Message"...
- 2007: B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story
- 2010: C.A.S.H.
Mixtapes
- 2008: Apply Pressure
- 2009: Apply Pressure 2
- 2011: Apply Pressure 3: Hosted By DJ Drama
Filmography
- 2009: Next Day AirNext Day AirNext Day Air is a 2009 action comedy film that was released by Summit Entertainment on May 8, 2009. The film starring Mike Epps and Donald Faison was produced on an estimated budget of $3 million...
as Cass (cameo) - 2011: Rhyme and Punishment as himself
External links
- Cassidy's Youtube Page http://www.youtube.com/user/CassidyTelevision