Kafani
| Kafani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Amir Rashad[1] |
| Born |
January 1, 1981 Oakland, California |
| Genres | Hip hop, west coast hip hop, hyphy |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Labels | Ice King Music, Big Cat Records, Sumo Productions, Thizz Nation, E1 Music |
| Associated acts | Bobby V, The Jacka, Yukmouth, Keak da Sneak |
Amir Ashad, (born January 1, 1981) better known by his stage name Kafani is an American rapper from Oakland. He is one half of the Oakland-based rap group Babyface Assassins. He is also signed to Thizz Nation, a subdivision of the late Mac Dre's label Thizz Entertainment.
Legal issues
In February 2008, he was arrested on weapons and drug charges following a high speed car chase.[2]
Controversy
On August 26, 2011, rumors were that Kafani started a feud with Lil B when he told the rapper in a YouTube video "When I come off house arrest I'm gonna embarrass your bitch ass." [3] But Kafani denies this and police investigators never found evidence of foul play by either party.
In November 2011, the son of Kafani's cousin a one-year-old boy, Hiram Lawrence, was fatally shot, the victim of a random shooting in West Oakland.[4] Initial reports indicated a crowd was present at the filming of a music video for the Oakland-based rapper. Kafani said the crowd had gathered outside the liquor store to film a music video, but that he was not involved, nor present, during the filming.
On September 28, Kafani was shot several times in East Oakland after shooting a music video.[5][6] He was permanently paralyzed from the waist down.[7] On October 18, 2013, he spoke for the first time since the shooting, in which he said "Took 5 shots they say I might not walk again but I'm on God's team so I know I'm going to win.".[8] Kafani has launched a crowdfunding campaign with a concert on Sept 12, 2014 to acquire an assistive robotic device to walk again [9]
Discography
Studio albums
- Money's My Motivation (2007) - #6 Top Heatseekers Pacific[10]
- Movin' Mean (2009)
- Maserati Music (2010)
- Still Fast (2012)
EPs
- Cutie Pie, Pt. 2 - EP (2008)
- Need Ya Body - EP (2009)
- She Ready Now - EP (2011)
- Bay Area Boss - EP (2011)
Mixtapes
- Mr. Cranberry (2010)
- Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous (2011)
- De$tined to Rule (2013)
with Rayven Justice
- Both Side of the Tracks (2012)
Singles
- "Fast (Like a NASCAR)" (featuring Keak da Sneak) #24 Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[11]
- "She Ready Now" #22 Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[11]
Guest appearances
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Cocky" | Philthy Rich, Peanut | Slap House, Vol. 4 |
| "East Oakland" | Yukmouth, Bart, The Delinquents, Dru Down, Tuffy the Goon, Richie Rich, Tajai, The Team, Beeda Weeda | Million Dollar Mouthpiece | |
| 2010 | "Take a Shot (Live By Night)" | Laroo T.H.H., Raw Smooth | Live By Night |
| "Da Town" (Remix) | Yukmouth, Richie Rich, Beeda Weeda, London, Agerman, Shady Nate, Lee Majors, G-Stack | Free at Last | |
| "Spontaneous" | Big Rich, Laroo T.H.H., P-Child | Built to Last | |
| 2011 | "Packs on Deck" | Philthy Rich, Hi Rolla | Loyalty B4 Royalty 3: Just for the N****s |
| "I'm Just Gettin' Money" | Philthy Rich | ||
| "Fresh on the Block" | J. Stalin, Young Doe | Diesel Therapy | |
| "They Mad That I'm Icy" | Messy Marv, Philthy Rich, Guce | Neighborhood Supastar Pt. 3 | |
| "All In One Night" | Rodney G | Sex Drive | |
| 2012 | "Touchdown Dance" | Prank, Smoovie Baby | MMXII |
| "Who We Are" | Laroo T.H.H., Kali Kash | Take the Stage | |
| "Came to Party" | Jinxshame, Rayven Justice | Cosmonauts | |
| "Don't Trip" | Laroo T.H.H., Turf Talk, P Child | Block Ops | |
| "Yesterday" | Traxamillion, Clyde Carson, Laroo T.H.H., Yukmouth, Balance | My Radio | |
| "Balla" | Stevie Joe, Philthy Rich | The Tonite Show with Stevie Joe | |
| 2013 | "Betta Chick" (Remix) | Nova Boy, Erk tha Jerk | The New Capitol |
| 2014 | "Gotta Get Mine" | Chop Black, Stevie Joe | Mercenary Mixtape Vol. 3 |
References
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kafani
- ↑ http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/15592/1/
- ↑ http://www.sohh.com/2011/08/kafani_to_lil_b_when_i_come_off_house_ar.html
- ↑ http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Family-Baby-Shot-In-The-Head-134660473.html
- ↑ http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_24208889/oakland-local-rapper-critical-condition-after-saturday-shooting
- ↑ http://24hourhiphop.com/2013/09/29/bay-area-diss-tracks-turn-into-real-shots-fired-kafani-in-critical-condition/
- ↑ http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/10/03/kafani-could-be-paralyzed-from-shooting.html
- ↑ http://www.hip-hopvibe.com/2013/10/18/kafani-addresses-the-public-for-the-first-time-since-the-shooting-with-instagram-message-photo/
- ↑ http://www.traxfoundation.org/campaign/help_kafani_get_back.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/310632/messy+marv/chart?f=300
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://www.billboard.com/artist/276672/kafani/chart?f=345