Cassidy Rapper Biography and Wiki
Born Barry Adrian Reese, popularly known by his stage name Cassidy, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania famously recognized for his singles “Hotel” (featuring R. Kelly), “Get No Better” (featuring Mashonda), “I’m a Hustla”, “B-Boy Stance” and “My Drink n My 2 Step” (featuring Swizz Beatz). He gained recognition for his freestyle and his competition as a battle rapper in the late 1990s.
Cassidy Rapper Age and Birthday
Cassidy was born on July 7, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He is 39 years old as of 2021. His birth sign is Cancer.
Cassidy Rapper Height and Weight
Barry stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (Approx. 1.75 meters)tall and weighs 154 lbs (70 kgs).
Cassidy Rapper Education
Details regarding his educational background have not yet to been made public. However, this section is under review and will be updated when new information is available.
Cassidy Rapper Family, Parents, Siblings
Cassidy is the proud son of Jack Cassidy (father) and Evelyn Ward (mother). It’s known that his mother hails from East Africa. He grew up in Philadelphia alongside his siblings: Shaun Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, and Ryan Cassidy. Further details will be updated soon when established.
Cassidy Rapper Wife, Is He Married?
Moving on to his marital affairs, the famed songwriter prefers to keep his love life private and away from the public’s view. However, the rapper was previously in a romantic relationship with Kat Stacks. Cassidy admitted he had a fling with the hip-hop groupie Kat Stacks in the past. The fling was confirmed by Stacks, who also hinted that Cassidy has AIDS.
We are keeping tabs and we will update his partners’ details soon when revealed to the public.
Cassidy Rapper Net Worth
Cassidy Rapper has an estimated net worth ranging from $100,000 to $700,000 as of 2021. This amount is from his extensive career as a musician among other investments.
Cassidy Rapper Songs
- Bigger Business
- Drumma Bass
- Get No Better
- Hotel (Cassidy song)
- I’m a Hustla (song)
- Innocent Man (Misunderstood)
- My Drink n My 2 Step
Cassidy Rapper Murder Case
On April 15, 2005, Cassidy along with two men armed with pistols and an AK-47 assault rifle, fired on three unarmed men during an argument that occurred in the West Oak Lane neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. Desmond Hawkins was killed by a shot in the back.
Hawkins’ two other friends were treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds and discharged. A warrant was issued for Cassidy’s arrest on charges of murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, conspiracy, and weapons possession on June 9.
His murder case took a turn when the primary witness withdrew his confession. This resulted in the judge stating that Cassidy would stand trial for third-degree murder. On January 25, 2006, Barry Adrian 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. Barry was later released from Pennsylvania’s Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on March 2, 2006, after serving eight months.