Memphis rapper Cmoney Obituary, Death – A weekend shooting in a Frayser neighborhood has claimed the life of a man identified by family members as Memphis rapper Cmoney, a member of the rap duo Fast Cash Boyz. His real name was Cordney Smith.
According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded around 12:20 a.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Macaulay Drive and Macaulay Cove. When they arrived, police discovered multiple homes had been struck by bullets, indicating a large exchange of gunfire had taken place. The situation suggested that several shooters may have been involved, possibly firing from moving vehicles.
While searching the surrounding area, officers located a man who had been fatally shot approximately half a mile away, near Maritavia Street and Georgian Drive. Police later confirmed that this individual was the same man reported by family as Cmoney. His death was confirmed at the scene.
FOX13 obtained video footage from the first shooting location, showing cars actively involved in a shootout. The video captured numerous gunshots, both visible and audible, being fired from the vehicles. One of the cars could be seen reversing with its passenger door left wide open, possibly indicating that someone had been injured or attempting to flee.
The circumstances leading up to the shootout remain unclear. Authorities have not disclosed whether Smith was a direct participant in the gunfight or a bystander caught in the crossfire. No information has been released about other possible victims, suspects, or arrests. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to piece together the sequence of events that began at Macaulay Drive and Macaulay Cove and ended with the deadly shooting half a mile away.
The death of Cmoney has shocked fans of the Fast Cash Boyz, a rap duo known in the Memphis music scene. The group had built a following with their music, and Smith’s death represents not only a personal loss for his family and friends but also a blow to the city’s hip-hop community.
Police have emphasized the seriousness of the case and are appealing to the public for assistance. They are asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting, the individuals involved, or the vehicles seen in the video to come forward. Tipsters can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, and information can be provided anonymously.
The shooting is another reminder of the ongoing gun violence challenges facing Memphis, particularly in neighborhoods like Frayser, which has seen several high-profile violent incidents in recent years. For residents, the exchange of gunfire that damaged homes and took a life is both alarming and deeply unsettling.
As detectives continue to investigate, the family of Cordney “Cmoney” Smith is left mourning a life cut short. They, along with the broader community, are hoping for swift justice and answers about the events that ended in tragedy early Sunday morning.
