Tragedy struck the Memphis rap scene this weekend as FastCash CMoney (real name Cordney Smith) was killed in a violent shootout, TMZ Hip Hop has learned. The shocking death comes just one month before CMoney was set to complete federal probation, a milestone he had been anticipating after his legal troubles.
A History With the Law
Federal documents obtained by TMZ reveal that in 2019, CMoney and 17 other FastCash members were convicted of:
- Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
- Conspiracy to Possess and Attempt to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
CMoney was found guilty of defrauding a bank of over $240,000 and participating in a scheme involving more than 100 kilos of marijuana. He served an 18-month prison sentence and had been released on probation, which was scheduled to officially end September 29, 2025.
On August 10, 2025, Memphis rapper Cordney Smith, also known as FastCash Cmoney, was killed in a shootout in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis.
— T_CAS videos (@tecas2000) August 11, 2025
According to reports from the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call around 12:20 a.m. in the Macaulay Drive… pic.twitter.com/ryYLtYSwT8
The Fatal Shooting in Memphis
According to Memphis Police, officers responded early Sunday morning to reports of gunfire in the Macaulay Drive and Macaulay Cove area. Several homes were struck during the shootout, creating chaos in the neighborhood.
CMoney’s body was later found about a half-mile away at the intersection of Maritavia St. and Georgian Dr. Authorities confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing, though no arrests have been made yet.
Remembering FastCash CMoney
CMoney was one half of the rap duo FastCash Boyz, making waves in the Memphis rap scene with his music and street credibility. Beyond his career, family and friends remember him as a loving father whose life was tragically cut short.
The rapper’s death has left fans and the local music community reeling, mourning not only a rising star in the rap world but a young man who was close to turning a new chapter in his life.
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