On the morning of Sunday, August 10, 2025, a rising star ended his involvement in the Memphis music scene. The rapper, whose real name is C Money Smith, was only 25, died after shots were fired during a wild shootout in a residential area.
The violence played out after midnight, involving more than one vehicle that pulled over and opened fire, police said. The conservatory of gunfire hit numerous residences and rattled citizens searching for answers. Some witnesses say that the altercation appears to have been the latest flashpoint in a days-long feud.
A resident told WREG, "From what I hear, this has been going on since last Friday. "Whoever they are, they've been back and forth shooting one another.
For those in Memphis Hip-Hop, this was more than just a headline; this was a shot to the gut. C Money wasn't just an entry on the lineup: he was in the heart of a town that has long put its sound to Southern rap. Half of the Fast Cash Boyz, with his counterpart Fast Cash Jizzle, was fast becoming a one to watch. Glass Mickens / For The Chicago Tribune Giggle Party, who had opened for GloRilla at the Glow Bash in July, appeared beyond just their local scene.
Fast Cash Jizzle went to Instagram to pay his respects to his friend and partner. Damn, Lil bro, we weren't done. We still ain't slowing up, doe. You tried your best. You just had the streets and the ladies on lock. I know what you want me to do. We got it from here."
C Money was more than the beats and stage lights: he was a father, a partner, and a friend. The tragic news was confirmed in a Facebook post by his longtime girlfriend, Kya Smith, who also set up the GoFundMe to pay for his funeral and to support their kids.
C Money Smith was more than a rapper, and he was a loving father, loyal friend, and an inspiration to many," reads the GoFundMe. He connected with his fans, who wanted to hear the stories of a man who had lived life, struggled, and dreamed through his music. He was genuinely passionate about what he did and took his role as a dad seriously.
That loss is felt not only within the Memphis rap world, which idolizes Lord Infamous, but also in the hearts of those closest to him. His music, marked by the same grit, hustle, and hope of a city sound forever in reinvention, his star on its chrysalis way to an early peak, pointed toward a fruitful future that will never be.
August 23, 2025, will also be the funeral for C Money. For now, at least, his music, his name, and the love he left behind will add a little more to our lives. Slowly chills down our spines with the tragic feel of life being snatched out so soon, even one filled with hope. In the streets of Memphis, the beat goes on, but for C Money, the song has already ended.
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