John-Michael Hakeem Gibson (born August 15, 1990), better known by his stage name Cash Out (stylized Ca$h Out), is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He signed with Epic Records to release his semi-eponymous 2011 debut single, "Cashin' Out". The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After parting ways with the label, his 2014 single "She Twerkin" narrowly entered the chart and led his debut studio album Let's Get It (2014), which in turn moderately entered the Billboard 200.

Ca$h Out
Birth nameJohn-Michael Hakeem Gibson
Born (1990-08-15) August 15, 1990 (age 33)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2008–present
Labels

Career edit

In 2009, he was acquitted from a gun charge in Clayton County, Georgia: he felt he had been given a second chance in life, so he turned his attentions towards advancing his career as a rapper.[1] He initially signed to the independent record label Bases Loaded[1] and released the single "Cashin' Out", which later appeared on his debut mixtape, titled It's My Time.[1] After Epic Records label head L.A. Reid heard "Cashin' Out", he requested a meeting with Gibson to ask him to sign to the label: Gibson performed a song titled "Smilin' In My Face" during the interview, which convinced Reid to sign him to Epic.[1]

Following its re-release through Epic Records in March 2012,[2][3] "Cashin' Out" achieved significant commercial success in the United States, peaking at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100, also reaching the runner-up spot on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and topping the Hot Rap Songs chart.[4][5][6] The song's success has inspired many freestyles and remixes by other rappers, including Ludacris, Krayzie Bone[7] Da Brat,[8] Bow Wow,[9] Roscoe Dash,[10] Young Jeezy, Akon, Chief Keef, Fabolous and Yo Gotti, the latter four of whom appear on the song's official remix.[11] A follow-up single, "Big Booty", was released to digital retailers on July 31, 2012.[12] In May 2013, his new single "Another Country" was released with Future on the track.[13]

2014-present: Signing with eOne Music & Let's Get It edit

In 2014, Cash Out signed a deal with E1 Music and released the single "She Twerkin" in February 2014.[14] It debuted on the Hot 100 at the last spot, making it his second chart entry. Cash Out's debut album Let's Get It (formerly titled Patience) was released on August 26, 2014.

In 2019, he made an appearance as himself in the film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler and Lakeith Stanfield.

Legal issues edit

In June 2023, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed charges against Cash Out, along with five other individuals, in a 41-count indictment. The charges include serious allegations such as rape, aggravated sodomy, human trafficking, and holding victims at gunpoint. With being Indicted on 13 counts of rape and sex trafficking he could face a sentence of 25 years to life in prison if convicted.

Prosecutors claim that Cash Out used his celebrity status and social media presence to entice women. The crimes allegedly took place in a hotel room near Fulton Industrial Boulevard and a residence in Carroll Heights, a neighborhood in the city.[15]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of studio albums, with selected information
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
US
R&B/HH

US
Rap

Let's Get It 43 8 4

Mixtapes edit

List of mixtapes, with release
Title Album details
It's My Time
  • Released: March 14, 2012
  • Label: Bases Loaded
  • Format: Digital download
Keisha[17]
  • Released: December 18, 2012
  • Label: Bases Loaded
  • Format: Digital download
Ya Feel Me?[18]
  • Released: September 25, 2013
  • Label: Bases Loaded
  • Format: Digital download
Kitchens & Choppas[19]
  • Released: November 7, 2014
  • Label: Bases Loaded, eOne
  • Format: Digital download
Kitchens & Choppas 2[20]
  • Released: August 3, 2015
  • Label: Bases Loaded
  • Format: Digital download
Different
  • Released: March 24, 2017
  • Label: Basses Loaded
  • Format: Digital download

Singles edit

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[4]
US R&B
[5]
US Rap
[6]
"Cashin' Out" 2012 36 2 1 It's My Time
"Big Booty" 113 70 Non-album singles
"Hold Up"
(featuring Wale)
50
"Another Country"
(featuring Future)
2013
"She Twerkin"[22] 2014 98 28 17 Let's Get It
"Mexico"[24]
"She Wanna Ride"
(featuring Shanell)
"Sexually"
(featuring PartyNextDoor)
2016 Kitchens & Choppas 3
"Top Shotta" 2017 Different
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Guest appearances edit

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Sprint" 2012 Jody Breeze Airplane Mode
"New Money" Shawty Lo Million Dollar Man
"So Terrific" Chill Will Real Shit
"Snapbacks & Tattoos" (Remix) Driicky Graham, French Montana, Roscoe Dash
"I Like Dat" Fresco Kane, King L
"Dollar Signs" 2013 Young Scooter Street Lottery
"Streets Ain't The Same"
"Why You Mad"[25] Uncle Murda The First 48
"Don't Look Like That" Rich Homie Quan Where Were You
"Streetz Dry" Trouble, Yung Ralph The Return of December 17th
"All She Want" Lil Durk
"Lil Niggaz" 2014 Lil Durk, Migos Signed To The Streets 2
"$kinny" Quavo, Lil Durk Bando
"Don't Worry" PartyNextDoor PNDCOLOURS
"OVA" 2015 Waka Flocka Flame, Offset The Turn Up Godz Tour & Salute Me or Shoot Me 5
"Dope Boy" DJ SpinKing, Fetty Wap The Connect
"Like El Chapo" Kap G El Southside

Music videos edit

List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
Title Year Director(s)
"Cashin' Out" 2012 Gabriel Hart[26]
"Hold Up"
(featuring Wale)
Motion Family[27]
"The Curb"
(featuring Gucci Mane)
Mr. Boomtown[28][29][30]
"Keisha" 2013
"Can I Be The One"
"Exclusive"
(featuring B.o.B)

References edit

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  3. ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
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  5. ^ a b "Ca$h Out Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Ca$h Out Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
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  8. ^ "New Music: Da Brat – 'Cashin' Out (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. April 11, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  9. ^ "New Music: Bow Wow – 'Cashin' Out (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. April 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  10. ^ "New Music: Roscoe Dash – 'Cashin' Out (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. April 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  11. ^ "New Music: Ca$h Out f/ Akon, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Fabolous,Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne & Yo Gotti – 'Cashin' Out (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. May 22, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  12. ^ "Big Booty − Single by Ca$h Out". iTunes Store. Apple. July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  13. ^ "Cash Out Ft. Future – Another Country - HipHopLead.com". www.hiphoplead.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  14. ^ "She Twerkin - Single by Ca$h Out on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. February 25, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  15. ^ Price, Joe. "Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Indicted on Rape and Sex Trafficking Charges". Complex. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  16. ^ "Ca$h Out - Let's Get It - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  17. ^ "Keisha Mixtape by Ca$h Out". Datpiff.com. December 18, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  18. ^ "Ca$h Out prepares "Ya Feel Me?" mixtape". June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013.
  19. ^ "Cash Out - Kitchens & Choppas - DJ Spinz, DJ Bobby Black". Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  20. ^ "Ca$h Out - Kitchens & Choppas 2 - DJ Bobby Black". Archived from the original on July 29, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  21. ^ "Gold & Platinum: Ca$h Out". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  22. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 28, 2014.
  23. ^ "Gold & Platinum". Riaa.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  24. ^ "Mexico - Single by Ca$h Out on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. April 22, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  25. ^ Horowitz, Steven J (January 24, 2013). "Uncle Murda "The First 48" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  26. ^ "Cashin' Out | Ca$h Out | Music Video". MTV Music. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  27. ^ "Video: Ca$h Out f/ Wale – 'Hold Up'". Rap-Up. December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  28. ^ "Cash Out f. Gucci Mane "The Curb". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. December 17, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  29. ^ "New Video: Ca$h Out "Keisha" x "Can I Be The One"". Rapradar.com. December 18, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  30. ^ "Exclusive featuring B.o.B. | Ca$h Out | Music Video". MTV Networks. Retrieved February 3, 2013.