Cassidy is an American rapper who has a net worth of $5 million. His real name is Barry Adrian Reese. Besides, he has a popular nickname The Hustler.
This prominent hip-hop rapper came to attention as a battle rapper and for his freestyle in the late 1990s. Later, he switched to conventional hip-hop songs from battle rap.
In 2002, he signed a featured deal with the record label Full Surface and Ruff Ryders Records. His most favorite singles are Get No Better, B-Boy Stance, Hotel, I’m a Hustla, and so on.
In March 2004, he released his first studio album Split Personality which holds a position on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Besides, he is associated with filmography enrolling his name in films like American Gangster, Next Day Air, and so on.
Cassidy: At a Glance
| Real Name | Barry Adrian Reese |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1982 |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 1.75m |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Early Life
Barry Adrian Reese was born on 7 July 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the U.S. He gained the stage name Cassidy after introducing as a rapper. His mother belongs to East African descent. At an early age, Cassidy used to rapping with his cousin.
He suffered eight months in prison due to a murder charge. On 5 October 2006, he committed a tragic car accident. He hardly shared his education and family background. However, after eight months of jail, he started his hip-hop rapping career once again.
Career
Cassidy officially started his professional rapping career in 2000. He introduced himself as a freestyle and battle rapper. Later, he appeared with the traditional Hip-Hop songs dealing with Swizz Beatz who is a music producer.
He released his first single Hotel in 2003. He became popular with the Hip-Hop lovers after this song. Besides, he released his first studio album Split Personality in the following year.
Besides, his released popular album I’m Hustla which made an impact on the top spot of the Billboard. This album further made a sale record of 93k copies. Moreover, his third album B.A.R.S. was sold over 63k within a week.
In the music industry, he has been a successful figure holding the 10th position in the Billboard 100’s top ten list. Apart from musical career, Cassidy was associated with the film industry. He appeared in a comedy film Next Day Air in 2009. In 2013, he published the biographical book “Behind B.A.R.S: The Authorized Biography of Cassidy”.
Salary Highlights
This prominent American rapper earns $100k per year. His monthly salary is over $8k. Hence, his hourly rate is $12.
FAQs
Cassidy is a popular figure for Hip-Hop music lovers. He has successfully caught the attention of many eyes. However, he has not involved any kind of relationship yet.
Cassidy came to attention after his freestyle and battle rap. His mother is of East African. He didn’t share any kind of information about his family.
In 2006, this American rapper had to suffer eight months in jail due to a murder charge. This tragic incident happened in West Oak lane neighborhood. On this day, Cassidy along with his three friends fired on unnamed three men due to an argument.
