Who was FastCash Cmoney? Memphis rapper killed in Frayser shootout

FastCash Cmoney, the Memphis rapper killed during the shootout over the weekend in Frayser, was part of the

Published on: Aug 12, 2025, 04:45:06 IST

By Shuvrajit Das Biswas

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A shootout occurred over the weekend in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis where a man was killed. His family has now identified him as FastCash Cmoney.

On Monday, a family member confirmed that the deceased was rapper FastCash Cmoney or Cordney Smith. (GoFundMe)

Cmoney was part of the hip hop duo FastCash Boyz.

What happened during the shootout

Memphis Police (MPD) said that their officers were called around 12:20 am on Sunday, to the area of Macaulay Drive and Macaulay Cove when a shooting was reported, as per Fox13. When they arrived, they found several homes had been shot up.

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When officers searched the area, they found a man had been shot dead. He was found around half-mile away near Maritavia Street and Georgian Drive.

On Monday, a family member confirmed to the publication that the deceased was rapper FastCash Cmoney or Cordney Smith.

Who was FastCash Cmoney?

Cmoney is part of the hip hop duo FastCash Boyz, which started off as a hip hop group in the mid-2010s. The initial members included CMoney, TP Stackz, Money, and C Jizzle. The group is known for hits like 2018's Cash Walk.

Smith, apart from his professional achievements, had a partner, Kya Smith. He was also a father.

Kya shared the news of losing Smith on Facebook, saying “Cordney taught me so much! So happy we got to love on each other.. real love not no kiddie love we ain’t play about each other you took my heart with youuu fr all i can do is play all your music to hear your voice.”

She's also started a GoFundMe for the deceased rapper, which states “C Money Smith was more than just a rapper—he was a loving father, a loyal friend, and an inspiration to many. Through his music, he told the stories of his life, his struggles, and his dreams, touching the hearts of everyone who listened. His passion for his craft and his dedication to his children were unmatched.”

The page notes that CMoney lost his life on August 9 to ‘senseless gun violence’.

Kya added that they needed the money to help cover funeral expenses, and provide for the children's needs, who would now be ‘left to face a world without their dad’.

Memphis police, meanwhile, have asked anyone with information on the shooting to get in touch.

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Shuvrajit Das Biswas
Shuvrajit has over seven years of experience covering US, India, and world news. An English Literature postgraduate from Jadavpur University, Shuvrajit started off covering entertainment, gaming and all things pop culture. There were brief periods away from the media industry, with short stints in content marketing, ed-tech and academic editing. However, the newsroom beckoned and over the last few jobs, Shuvrajit has exceedingly focused on team functioning as well, including tracking news and assigning tasks, working on everyday breaking news, framing detailed coverage plans, and creating immersive and data-driven stories. In his time as a digital journalist, he has covered a Lok Sabha election, multiple state elections, Union Budgets and award ceremonies. He has also helped in planning content for company event panels in the past. For work, Shuvrajit enjoys dabbling with data visualization, editing tools, and AI chatbots and attempts to incorporate AI workflows in everyday tasks. He is deeply interested in geopolitics, sports, films and music. Prompting is a new fascination for Shuvrajit now. Apart from that, he can be found doom-scrolling, sharing memes, or cheering on his favorite football team.Read More

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