Cassidy´s free already

[ABN]

Rapper Cassidy was released from a Philadelphia prison yesterday (Mar. 2) after serving eight months.

The rapper, born Barry Reese, had been incarcerated since June 2005, when he was preparing to release his sophomore album, I'm A Hustla.

He was eventually put on trial for his role in the murder of Desmond Hawkins, 22, and was subsequently convicted of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault, as well as possession of an instrument of crime.

Cassidy was found guilty of negligence, for providing the guns and ammunition that eventually killed Hawkins.

The rapper was released yesterday from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility.

He released a statement shortly after being cleared of the more serious, attempted murder charge in January 2006. 

"While I am pleased that I was cleared of the murder charges, my satisfaction is not long-lasting, because of the death of someone who I considered to be my friend, Des Hawkins," he stated. "And while I am eager to resume my career as a recording artist, writer and performer, I am also eager to be reunited with my family, friends, and fans."

Representatives for Cassidy said the rapper will start recording his untitled third album shortly.


hmm i wonder how many people Cass had to snitch on to be out after only 8 months.

[gav09]

involved in a murder, but out in 8 months!?!

[Sikotic™]

This guy is a fuckin clown. SOmeone will take him out eventually.

[CRAFTY]

Well, good for him!

[Wordfish]

Lil kid is free again ,. !

[Minkaveli]

good news.  Kid is fire behind the mic!

['EclipZe]

good news.  Kid is fire behind the mic!

[youngmessnucca]

Cassidy is the shit...is that "Psycho" track with Papoose & Busta a new one? Cass goes OFF on that!

[Conan]

Cassidy is the shit...is that "Psycho" track with Papoose & Busta a new one? Cass goes OFF on that!

Is that the track where he spits something like "I hold the steel in my hand like Wolverine"? Cassidy is dope with the punch lines...too bad his first album seemed sugar coated and aimed for the female audience.

[Dubz]

only 8 months for murder and the other weapon charges?

[ABN]

only 8 months for murder and the other weapon charges?

wonder how many years his homies will get? their prolly gonna get life or the death penalty so i think it´s safe to say that Cass gave the police some information that gonna get his boys FFL:ed.

[ZILLA THA GOODFELLA]

it´s safe to say that Cass gave the police some information

[Sweet & Tender Hooligan]

Good 4 Cass....I bet he got like a thousand songs written durin his time in prison. Cant wait 4 a new  mixtape....

[lilvasquez]

its back to freestyles again

[7even]

Sniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaach