Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out, born John Michael Hakeem Gibson, was sentenced to life in prison plus 70 years on July 21, 2025, following convictions for rape, sex trafficking, and RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges. The Fulton County, Georgia, trial exposed a seven-year criminal enterprise where Gibson allegedly used his fame and Pyrez Music Group LLC as a front to lure and coerce women into prostitution through deception, manipulation, and violence. Prosecutors presented evidence, including text messages from eight seized phones and victim testimonies, describing a “reign of terror” involving starvation, abuse, and coercion, with one victim testifying she was only fed if she performed sex acts. The judge condemned Gibson’s actions as “the very worst of human behavior,” noting victims suffered PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Gibson denied the charges, claiming the jury made the “wrong judgment” and that victims were pressured to testify, but the judge rejected his plea for a 30-year sentence. His mother, Linda Smith, received 30 years, and his cousin, Tyrone Taylor, also got life plus 70 years for their roles in the operation. Gibson, known for hits like “Cashin’ Out” (2012) and “She Twerkin” (2014), must register as a sex offender and is barred from contacting victims or certain Atlanta areas.
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