Kash Doll is an American rapper and actress. She’s most recognized for her singles For Everybody (2017) and Ice Me Out (2018).
As an actress, she made her on-screen debut with TV series Empire (2020). She also appeared as a regular cast in BMF since 2021.
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Career
She began working at such a young age as an exotic dancer after graduating from high school, which she quit later.
In 2014, she started a new career as a rapper by making a remix of Tinashe’s song 2 On which gave her instant popularity.
After that, she teamed up with numerous artists like Trina, Icewear Vezzo, and Ca$h Out. Later, she signed a contract with BMB Records and made a steady income as a rising star.
One year later, which is in 2015, she released her first mixtape Keisha vs. Kash Doll, where she worked together with Lyrica Anderson, Trina, and B.O.B.
Following the success of her first mixtape, she released an EP with the same title on her own label KashDoll Enterprises.
Besides being a rapper, Kash also showcased her talent in acting by starring in several movies such as BMF (2021), Empire (2020), and Birds of a Feather 2 (2018).
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Profile
- Real Name: Arkeisha Antoinette Knight
- Stage Name: Kash Doll
- Nickname: Kash
- Birthday: March 14, 1992
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: American
- Height:
- Weight:
- Blood Type: –
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Rapper, Actress
- Education: Detroit City High School
- Hobbies: Dancing, shopping, boxing, skating, running
- Facebook: Kash Doll Official
- Twitter: @kashdoll
- Instagram: @kashdoll
- TikTok: @kashdoll
- YouTube: Kash Doll Official, KashDollVEVO
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 168 cm (5’6”)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark brown
- Body Measurements: 36-24-38 (Bust -36, Waist -24, and Hips -38 inches)
- Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Brother: –
- Sister: –
- Children: Kashton Prophet Richardson
Boyfriend & Dating History
Tracy T
On March 2021, Tracy T who’s an American rapper, posted a snippet of himself eating with her and some friends on boat.
The news were picked up by an Instagram-based gossip account, by reposting the video and captioning it “It looks like #KashDoll has a new boo.”
Shortly after, she took the matters on her own and confirmed their relationship on her Instagram page by sharing their photo together.
In September 2021, she revealed that she’s expecting her first child with him on Instagram. The couple welcomed their son on January 2022 and named him Kashton Prophet Richardson.
Net Worth
Multiple online sources estimated her net worth to be anywhere between $2 million and $4 million. Kash appeared to earn her income primarily through her singing and acting career.
Real Estate
She purchased a house located in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan, in January 2020 for nearly $2 million.
The property was listed on market in March 2021 for $2.5 million. It was eventually sold in August 2021 for $1.7 million.
Controversies
Being Accused of Racism Over Her “Mulan” Instagram Post
In February 2020, she’s under fire after sharing a meme on her Instagram page.
It started with her now-deleted selfie wearing a face mask on Instagram story. Along with it, she posted an image of various Disney princesses wearing masks as well, except for Mulan.
She attached “Sorry ‘MULAN’ but you never know,” text and captioned the post with “In the airport like.”
The post appeared to reference to Covid-19 outbreak that started in China.
Some people criticized her for the post and accused her of being racist.
Facts
- Kash lost her father when she was only one year old. So, she never got an opportunity to feel the love of her father or even know him well.
- She was one of the most popular girls in her school.
- Kash went to Henry Ford College for a business management program but left after a year.
- After she graduated from high school, she became an exotic dancer and a successful one at that because she felt the need to earn money fast.
- She liked writing poetries.
- Kash held a few unspecialized temporary jobs such as looking after children and being a janitor at Ford Field. She also worked at Little Caesar’s Pizza, Better Made Chip factory, and Best Buy once.
- She wanted to rap since she was young and started to freestyle and compose verses as a child.
- Kash runs two businesses named Kasa de Doll and KDmoji. Kasa de Doll is a company that creates Barbie dolls that look like her. Meanwhile, KDmoji is a company that specializes in creating emojis that are famous among teenagers.
- Her ideal type is…
- Her net worth is around $2 million.
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Movies
- BMF (2021), as Monique
- Empire (2020), as self
- Birds of a Feather 2 (2018), as Trish
Nominations
- 2020 Detroit Music Award – Outstanding National Major Record Label Recording – Stacked
- 2018 Detroit Music Award – Outstanding Rap MC – Kash Doll
Quotes
“All I drink is water. I eat healthy. I use makeup cleanser, moisturizer, and exfoliate.”
“I was just taking in what they were doing. I was learning.”
‘Stacked’ is my body of work that has solidified my place in the industry.”
“I feel free and happy. I can finally be me. I can be an artist again.”
“I can’t believe it. I feel like I’m living a dream.”
“If it ain’t got nothing to do with me, I don’t pay attention to it.”
“I don’t really be smoking and drinking like that. If I do drink, I drink some champagne. That gets me going, a little hookah.”
“I wanted to be Kash Doll but I needed the confidence.”
“I know how to curve people the right way. I’m a woman. I have morals. I don’t have to sleep with anyone to do nothing I don’t want to do.”
“I wanted to express that in a record that you can be single and happy. You don’t have to be single and bored, or single and desperate.”
“My evolution in rap is organic. I was walking by faith, I connected with the people, and it was all up from there.”
“With rap, you’re chasing. You’re always running behind something, trying to chase something and it’s ongoing.”
“Releasing my very own body of work lets people know exactly what time it is.”
“I can put out music without worrying about anything.”
“It’s fire. It’s time. It’s everything that’s supposed to be happening, that’s what it is.”
“I want people to remember me as being a beautiful, Black girl from Detroit, Michigan that grinded her way to the top.”
“It’s an amazing time. It’s an amazing time in the world to be a Black woman of color.”
“I really want people to know and understand that I walked out on faith and made it happen.”
“It’s various layers of who I am as a person. What I’ve been through and what I’ve overcome. There are so many layers to the flows, the songs, and the vibes.”
“I represent Detroit, period. I feel like overall, I represent women in Detroit.”
“I’m always feeling myself. When I get my flow going, it’s no stopping. I heard the beat and I automatically go.”
“I think God puts you through certain things so you can get to the next level.”
“Everyone gave me what I want, so I’m good. That’s all a girl wants. Give me what I want.”
“I’m a natural vibe. I’m natural.”
“Powerful, it feels powerful. It feels like I have a voice. I feel fearless.”
“I’m glad my success didn’t come sooner because I learned something each step of the way.”
“Don’t put me in one box.”
“Everything I did got me to where I am today.”
Kash Doll is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Starting from the bottom of the ladder, she now slowly and steadily rises to the pinnacle of popularity as an American rapper.