What is Cassidy's Net Worth?
Cassidy, born Barry Adrian Reese on July 7, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American rapper and hip-hop artist with a net worth of $500,000. He has made significant contributions to the music industry, releasing five studio albums starting with 2004's 'Split Personality.' Cassidy's 2003 single 'Hotel' became a chart-topping hit, reaching #4 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart and performing well on other charts globally. His career extends beyond music, featuring roles in films like 'American Gangster' (2007), 'Next Day Air' (2009), 'Rhyme and Punishment' (2011), and 'Kony Montana' (2014), and he authored 'Behind B.A.R.S: The Authorized Biography of Cassidy' in 2013.
Career
Starting in rap battles in the late 1990s, Cassidy transitioned to traditional hip-hop in the early 2000s. In 2002, he signed with Full Surface, Swizz Beatz's imprint under J Records and Ruff Ryders Entertainment. His debut studio album, 'Split Personality,' released on March 16, 2004, included singles like 'Hotel' featuring R. Kelly and 'Get No Better' featuring Mashonda, both of which found chart success. Cassidy continued to rise with his Platinum single 'I'm a Hustla' in March 2005, followed by an album of the same name. Although he faced setbacks, including prison time and a serious car accident, Cassidy made a strong comeback with his third album, 'B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story,' in 2007. This album included notable tracks like 'My Drink n My 2 Step' featuring Swizz Beatz and 'Innocent Man (Misunderstood)' featuring Mark Morrison.
Cassidy's journey saw him signing with Kross Over Entertainment, Carmelo Anthony's record label, in 2009. He launched the 'Apply Pressure' mixtape series and released the EP 'Face 2 Face' and the album 'C.A.S.H. (Cass a Straight Hustla)' in 2010. Cassidy engaged in a publicized 'Twitter beef' with rapper Meek Mill in 2012, which resulted in several diss tracks from both sides, sparking significant attention. Despite the feuds, Cassidy continued to release music, including mixtapes like 'Da BARbarian' (2016) and 'Numbers' (2019), culminating in his fifth album, 'Da Science,' in 2020.
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Personal Life
On April 15, 2005, Cassidy was involved in a serious criminal incident in Philadelphia, leading to charges of murder, attempted murder, and several other felonies. He surrendered to authorities in June 2005, ultimately being convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other charges in January 2006. Cassidy served 11 months in prison, followed by probation. Post his release in March 2006, Cassidy shared his prison experience in the 2011 documentary 'Rhyme and Punishment.'
In October 2006, Cassidy suffered life-threatening injuries in a car accident when a commercial truck struck his SUV. He was hospitalized with a fractured skull and facial fractures. Reflecting on the accident, Cassidy revealed that he was in a coma for several days and experienced temporary amnesia and brain damage. Despite these challenges, Cassidy has shown resilience and continued to impact the music industry positively.
