Cashmere Lavon Small (born March 31, 1998), known professionally as Cash Cobain, is an American rapper and record producer from

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. As a vocalist, he has collaborated with several mainstream artists such as

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, Nav,

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, Charlie Wilson, and

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, among others, where he also served as a producer.

Life and career

Cash Cobain was born in

on March 31, 1998. He first started making beats at a young age in his grandmother's house in Utica,

. Being inspired by

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and

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, he taught himself how to make beats by using the software

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and his mother used to buy him some equipment to help him in his work. He is widely known for his producer tag, "And this beat by cash not from YouTube", voiced by rapper Big Yaya. On August 23, 2024, Cash Cobain released his debut studio album, ''

Play Cash Cobain ''Play Cash Cobain'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and record producer Cash Cobain, released on August 23, 2024, by Giant Music. It features guest appearances by Bay Swag, Big Sean, 6lack, Anycia, Chow Lee, Don Q, Don Toliver, Fa ...

'', to positive critical reception.

Personal life

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in the 2024 District 16 United States House of Representatives election.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

Tours

Supporting *

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(2024)

References

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