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CASSIDY: Still Here
By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Amid unsubstantiated radio reports this afternoon that he died, a spokesperson for rapper Cassidy said he's still alive and in stable condition.
According to published reports the Philadelphia native (legally known as Barry Reese) was in critical condition, after an accident in New Jersey on Wednesday night.
"While details are sketchy, Cassidy was leaving New Jersey for a recording studio, when a U-Haul truck swerved into oncoming traffic" reported website AllHipHop.com. "The truck crashed into Cassidy's side of the SUV that transported him, critically injuring the rapper. He was the only one that suffered critical injuries."
A representative for Cassidy's label Sony/BMG told the site. "[He suffered] a fractured skull and broken bones on the left side of his face." Four other passengers in the vehicle, reportedly, also suffered injuries.
The spokesperson confirmed that Cassidy is still at an undisclosed New York City area hospital.
Known as the first MC of significance to be supported by Swizz Beatz's J Records-affiliated Full Surface label, Cassidy scored national success with his debut album 'Split Personality' in 2004.
The chart-topping street anthem "I'm A Hustla" was bolstered by a remixed collaboration with Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige -- the ring tone of the track sold nearly one million copies. Sales of the sophomore effort (of the same name) suffered after Cassidy was charged with a murder that took place in his Philadelphia neighborhood, two weeks prior its release the following year. While he did serve time, he was cleared of the more serious manslaughter charges.
"Cass is like my brother, and this has been such arough year for him," Swizz Beatz said in a statement issued to The BV Newswire this afternoon. "We're all praying andstaying positive during this time. Thanks to everyone for their continued support, and please keep Cassidy and his family in your prayers."
(Swizz Beatz photo credit: J Records)
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It's a blessing to hear that Cassidy is doing well..I hate how it went down-with the jail time and the album suffering b/c of it-cause I was ready for Cass to take over! It's ok though, because as a child of God, I know that everything happens for a reason. With Faith i was taught patience-so Cassidy I will be anxiuosly awaiting your takeover! Until, then I hope u keep God First and remember that revenge is the Lord's-don't sweat the small ones!!!!
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GET AT ME CASSIDY WHEN YOU IN THE SOTA, queenla01@blackplanet.
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Cassidy i love u please get well soon!
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A cassidy folk I wish u and yo family tha best of luck u know you one of tha best alive you and lilwayne dam thats fuck up who ever thought you would get by a truck. i know yo moma sad.i wish you tha best of luck possible and for all you hater u cant knock a hustle bka my nigga cassidy
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