Kash Doll
Kash Doll | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arkeisha Antoinette Knight March 14, 1989 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Rap music, acting roles in Empire and BMF |
Arkeisha Antoinette Knight (born March 14, 1989), professionally recognized as Kash Doll, is a rapper and actress hailing from Detroit, Michigan. She is signed to Republic Records and gained prominence with tracks such as "For Everybody" (2017) and "Ice Me Out" (2018), the latter serving as the lead single for her debut album Stacked released in 2019. Her follow-up album, The Last Doll, was launched in late 2024. Throughout her career, Kash Doll has collaborated with notable artists including Meek Mill, Big Sean, Iggy Azalea, DreamDoll, and K. Michelle.
Early life
Kash Doll was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, as the eldest among six siblings. From an early age, she took on work responsibilities to help support her single mother. Her passion for rap emerged during childhood, where she frequently engaged in freestyling and songwriting.
She enrolled briefly at Henry Ford College studying business management but left after one year. To provide financial assistance to her family, she worked as a strip club dancer, where she also showcased her rap skills and earned money from patrons without performing dances—reportedly earning up to $26,000 in a single night.
Career
At the start of her career, Kash Doll performed at various Detroit venues including clubs, schools, and charity functions. She initially signed with a Detroit-based record label; however, the agreement did not materialize. Subsequently, she expanded her fanbase by sharing short rap clips on social media platforms. Notably, Drake invited her via Instagram to open for his concert during the Summer Sixteen tour’s Detroit stop.
In 2015, she released a remix of Tinashe’s single "2 On" and gained viral attention with the video "Run Me My Money," followed by her mixtape Keisha vs Kash Doll. In December 2017, she was featured on the track "So Good" by Big Sean and Metro Boomin. After parting ways with her previous label, she independently launched the EP The Vault in July 2018; its single "For Everybody" accumulated over 10 million views on YouTube.
On her birthday in 2018, Kash Doll dropped the mixtape Brat Mail, dedicated to her fanbase known as "Bratz". Later that August, she signed with Republic Records and released "Ice Me Out," her first single under the new label. Her April 2019 track "Hustla" draws on her experiences in strip clubs while promoting empowerment for women within that industry. On June 7, 2019, she unveiled "Kitten" featuring Lil Wayne. Additionally, she appeared on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea’s song "Fuck It Up" from Azalea’s 2019 album In My Defense. Kash Doll also served as an opening act for Meek Mill’s The Motivation Tour in 2019.
Her television debut came in 2020 when she appeared as herself in two episodes of Empire. Since 2021, she has held a recurring role portraying Monique on Starz's series BMF.
Personal life
In September 2021, Kash Doll publicly announced her first pregnancy with Atlanta rapper Tracy T. Their son was born on January 6, 2022. In March 2024, she disclosed expecting their second child and welcomed a daughter on June 12, 2024.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Empire | Herself | Appeared in two episodes during season 6 |
| 2021—2025 | BMF | Monique | Recurring character in seasons 1—2; main cast member from season 4 onward |
| 2024 | Diarra from Detroit | Maisha | Recurring role |
| Married to Medicine | Herself | Featured in episode "Quad Gets Her Groove Back" | |
| Baddies Midwest & Gone Wild Auditions | Herself | Served as a judge |
Studio Albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Highest Chart Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| Stacked |
|
76 |
| The Last Doll |
|
3 |
Collaborative Albums
| Album Title | Release Details |
|---|---|
| Back on Dexter (with DJ Drama) |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Release Information |
|---|---|
| Brat Mail |
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Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Release Details |
|---|---|
| The Vault |
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Lead Artist
| Track Name | Release Year | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|
| "His & Hers" | 2015 | rowspan="4" Template:N/A |
| "Run Me My Money" | 2016 | |
| "Accurate" | ||
| "For Everybody" | 2017 | |
| "Serious" (feat. Natasha Mosley) |
Brat Mail | |
| "Dancin" | ||
| "Check" | 2018 | |
| "Here I Go" | The Vault | |
| "So Crazy" | ||
| "Out of Line" | ||
| "Ice Me Out" | Stacked | |
| "Hustla" | 2019 | Template:N/A |
| "Kitten" (feat. Lil Wayne) |
Stacked | |
| "Ready Set" (feat. Big Sean) | ||
| "Mobb'n" | ||
| "How It's Done" (with Kim Petras, Stefflon Don, and Alma) |
Charlie's Angels | |
| "Bad Azz" (with DJ Infamous featuring Benny the Butcher and Latto) |
2020 | rowspan=5 Template:N/A |
| "Bossa Nova" (feat. Tee Grizzley) | ||
| "Thumbin" | 2021 | |
| "Like A Pro" (feat. Juicy J) | ||
| "Single & Happy" (feat. Wale & Eric Bellinger) | ||
| "Oh Boy" (feat. Skilla Baby, Cash Kidd, Risktaker D-Boy & Djbj 3525) |
2023 | Back on Dexter |
| "Add It Up" (feat. Lakeyah) | ||
| "Ridin" | 2023 | Template:N/A |
| "Power" | 2024 | The Last Doll |
| "Big 1" | ||
| "Fawk Em" | ||
| "Pressin" (feat. Tee Grizzley) | ||
| "Kash Kommandments" | ||
| "Comfy" (feat. Tink) |
Featured Collaborations
| Track Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Position | Album Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Hot | |||
| "Fuck It Up" (Iggy Azalea featuring Kash Doll) |
2019 | 40 | In My Defense |
| "Sociopath" (Pusha T featuring Kash Doll) |
2019 | — | Template:N/A |
Honors and Recognitions
! |- |align=center|2018 |Artist Herself |Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Rap MC | | |- |2018 |Artist Herself |BET Social Award for "Issa Wave" | | |- |align=center|2019 |Artist Herself |BET Awards 2019 Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | | |- |align=center|2020 |Stacked |Detroit Music Award for Outstanding National Major Record Label Recording | | |}
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