Barry “Cassidy” Reese surrendered to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania authorities earlier today (June 17) and was charged with homicide, conspiracy and weapons violations.

The rapper, known for hits like “Hotel” featuring R. Kelly and his most recent hit, “I’m A Hustla,” is accused of being one of three men that shot and killed a 22-year-old man in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia.

Police allege Cassidy, 22, was one of three men who shot up a car in a driveway on a street, dicing the car with bullets and wounding the three occupants, whom police said were unarmed.

The three wounded men were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where Desmond Hawkins, 22, was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound to the back.

Police said that an argument was at the root of the shooting and that all of the men were acquainted with each other and that the dispute did not involve drugs.

An arrest warrant was issued for the rapper June 8. Cassidy’s lawyer said that his client was innocent and was not involved with the shooting.

"The allegations are not true," Cassidy’s lawyer Michael Giampietro told the Philadelphia Daily News. "The evidence will show he was not involved in the shooting."

As of press time, police were still seeking Abdul West, 23, and another unidentified man in relation to the shooting.

The shooting comes just as the Cassidy is preparing for the June 28 release of his sophomore album, I'm A Hustla.

Ah...Perfect Timing...Shmsh...It'd Be Nice If People Could Sell Albums Off Of Pure Skill, And Not Publicity...Fuck This Shit.

Ah...Perfect Timing...Shmsh...It'd Be Nice If People Could Sell Albums Off Of Pure Skill, And Not Publicity...Fuck This Shit.

you said it

So what you two are suggesting -- let me get this right -- is that Cassidy has orchestrated being accused of murder so that he may sell more records?

It's Possible, Nigga...Shmsh...

It's highly unlikely, nigga ... psshhhh

I think he might be doin it to boost sales to.Be¢ause the warrant was issued on the 8th.He appeared on 106&park on thursday.y would he show up if he knew there was a warrant.And odviously the state of PA would put out an ABB on him expe¢ially if he is wanted for murder.

He told the police to issue a warrant for his arrest, in connection with a murder investigation, to boost sales?

Do you all see how illogical that is? I can't believe you can't see how stupid it sounds you saying it.

what does it matter? hes a "hustla" and now he has the rep to fit it.

lmao...why didnt this fag learn from shyne and beanie...

JUDGES HAVE NO PITY FOR "GANSTER" RAPPERS...PERIOD!!!

Hes goin to jail...

1 More Dummy Down...*a whole fuckin lot more to go*

I bet he did it. So which one of you will be buying more of his album now that he's proven that he's gangsta?

I will buy his album now

If Yaull Think Niggaz Iz Shootin Niggaz To Sell Records Yaull Are More Stupid Then That Cassidy Cat. He Aint Ho Hustla, Hes A Busta

oh well, too bad for him

If Yaull Think Niggaz Iz Shootin Niggaz To Sell Records Yaull Are More Stupid Then That Cassidy Cat. He Aint Ho Hustla, Hes A Busta

kinda true ..... butt cassidy is madd nice

what does it matter? hes a "hustla" and now he has the rep to fit it.

lmao...why didnt this fag learn from shyne and beanie...

JUDGES HAVE NO PITY FOR "GANSTER" RAPPERS...PERIOD!!!

Hes goin to jail...

1 More Dummy Down...*a whole fuckin lot more to go*

tru. i wont be buyin hs record at all. ill be dl'in it. but wit shyne he already had street cred. and beans is only in for like wat 6 months. Like with the Royce and Proof (D12) incident. they both had guns on them and were plannin on shootin up the place but they aint in jail yet. And wit Jay-Z shankin that one guy (i 4 get why) jay is innocent. the fact still remains Cassidy an no fuckin hustla. if i asked anyoone in philly about they'd say he is a private school nelly lookin ass clown. n e way wether he goes to jail or not it has no affect on my life and the fact still emains i wont be buying his album. fuck swizz cheese

Cassidy is gonna make a new song called I'm a murderah lol Nikka ask about me, Im a murderah homie. lmao. I wonder how much cash I'd make selling free cassidy t-shirts

What so wrong with Cassidy, aside from what ever he gets up 2 in his life, his music is good aint u eva hurd him freestyle? and i was gunna by his album before i kno about dat !

Ah...Perfect Timing...Shmsh...It'd Be Nice If People Could Sell Albums Off Of Pure Skill, And Not Publicity...Fuck This Shit.


fuck you punk at least he's fucking real, you aint never killed no one, all you do is sit on your fuckin ass posting shit on the internet. ya fuckin joke, go listen to cassidys shit, hes sick. OH BY THE WAY, if he does go to jail, he wont get any money because o the state he's arrested in, go check it out, oh and hear this, you bumb ass mother fucker.

If Yaull Think Niggaz Iz Shootin Niggaz To Sell Records Yaull Are More Stupid Then That Cassidy Cat. He Aint Ho Hustla, Hes A Busta

least he aint on the internet posting this shit. buster.

^So If HE A Buster, What That Make You? LMMFAO Kids Is So FUCKING Stupid...Shmsh...

He told the police to issue a warrant for his arrest, in connection with a murder investigation, to boost sales?

Do you all see how illogical that is? I can't believe you can't see how stupid it sounds you saying it.

^Wow Nigga I Can't Believe You Said That. Now Get Off The Site...I Truly Believe U Fucking Slow. WOOOOOOW...Nigga This Is More Than Possible, Especially Since After The Deaths Of Tupac And Biggie...Tell Me The LA Police Weren't Conspiring In That Case Either ANd I'll Come To Your House And Smack The Shit Out Of You. Honestly.

fuck you punk at least he's fucking real, you aint never killed no one, all you do is sit on your fuckin ass posting shit on the internet. ya fuckin joke, go listen to cassidys shit, hes sick. OH BY THE WAY, if he does go to jail, he wont get any money because o the state he's arrested in, go check it out, oh and hear this, you bumb ass mother fucker.

First Off, Who The FUCK Is You? Shmsh Fucking Noob Niggas Make Me Sick. How U Know Who Has And Hasn't Killed Anyone? Secondly, Oh, I Guess Killin Niggas Makes You Gangsta...LOL I Can Tell This Kid's Like 15, Honestly...He Still In That "Mainstream" Mindframe Where He Thinks That Killing People On A Track Makes You Hard...Shmsh...Cass Ain't Murder NO ONE, Point Blank Period. It's All A Scam. DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM, JUST TO BE IGNORANT. STOP BUYING BULLSHIT FROM PUBLICITY. This Is Just Like How 50 Got Shot Twice, But Said It Was Nine Times...So What He Do? Sell 10 Mil. I Rest My Case.

did you see the "FREE CASSIDY" shirts on ebay?free cassidy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15687&item=8314582598&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

did you see the "FREE CASSIDY" shirts on ebay?free cassidy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15687&item=8314582598&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)
like thats going to alter his verdict. he took a life, he has to pay the price.

Oh yea when i bought his (50's) first album i knew ALL about him and thought it was obivous dat he was shot 9 times it must make his music good ....., i didnt buy it cause i actually liked the music id hurd
kmt dumb boys man stop hatin cuz he n cass got mo money dan u !

p.s wots wit tha capital letters for every word.. seems lyk u retarded aswell :O

^Who The Fuck She Talkin To? LMMFAO Dumb Bitch Callin Someone Retarded And Don't Even Know How To Use Quote Tags...

like thats going to alter his verdict. he took a life, he has to pay the price.

Who is to say he took a life? We as the common mass of people dont know what happened to be making a assumptions. Its Tell-"Lie"-Vision. We have to wait and see what happens before criticizing people for publicity stunts, and labeling them murderers. Don't you all agree?

Cass Ain't Murder NO ONE, Point Blank Period. It's All A Scam. DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM, JUST TO BE IGNORANT. STOP BUYING BULLSHIT FROM PUBLICITY. This Is Just Like How 50 Got Shot Twice, But Said It Was Nine Times...So What He Do? Sell 10 Mil. I Rest My Case.[/b]

^^ #1. The Police aren't in cahoose with Cassidy. Thats crazy just like saying Pac is still alive. Come on man you got common sense dont believe that shit man.

^^#2. Fifty didn't just sell ten mill because he got shot. He put a lot of hardwork into that album rather he got shot or not, he still had to come up with the hot singles, and record the songs. You can't dismiss someones achievements in a single sentence. If you aint ever record.

^Who The Fuck She Talkin To? LMMFAO Dumb Bitch Callin Someone Retarded And Don't Even Know How To Use Quote Tags...

Course i dont.... or mayb i dont have tym to bother quotin sumone cuz i got better things to do in my life than chat in forums 24/7 :rolleyes:

Nah, I Doubt That.

:cool: yeah i might have to cop his album now that he on the grind from the am to the pm. popping off

^^#2. Fifty didn't just sell ten mill because he got shot. He put a lot of hardwork into that album rather he got shot or not, he still had to come up with the hot singles, and record the songs. You can't dismiss someones achievements in a single sentence. If you aint ever record.

No, Fifty sold all his records because ignorant dumbasses think since he got shot he gots to be the coolest nigga' out..