Arkeisha Antoinette Knight (born March 14, 1989), known professionally as Kash Doll, is an American rapper and actress from Detroit, Michigan. Signed to Republic Records, she is best known for her singles "For Everybody" (2017) and "Ice Me Out" (2018), the latter of which became the lead single from her debut album Stacked (2019). Her sophomore album, The Last Doll, came out in late 2024. Kash Doll has collaborated with artists including Meek Mill, Big Sean, Iggy Azalea, DreamDoll and K. Michelle.
Early life Kash Doll was born on March 14, 1989, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. The oldest of six siblings, she began working at a young age to help her single mother support their family. She had the desire to rap at an early age and started freestyling and writing lyrics as a young girl.
She attended Henry Ford College for business management but left after a year. To support the financial needs of her family, Kash became a strip club dancer. While working as a dancer, Kash would rap and eventually started earning money from patrons at the nightclub without having to dance. It was reported that one night she made $26,000.
Career Early in her career, Kash Doll performed in local clubs, schools and charity events in the Detroit area. Kash Doll later signed a deal with a local recording company in Detroit which later fell through. She then began using social media to build a following by releasing short videos of herself rapping. Drake used Instagram to invite her to open a show for him on his Summer Sixteen tour stop in Detroit.
Kash Doll remixed Tinashe's single "2 On" in 2015. She then released a video for a single called "Run Me My Money", which went viral in 2015. That same year she released her mixtape, Keisha vs Kash Doll. In December 2017, Kash Doll appeared on Big Sean and Metro Boomin's single "So Good". After being released from her previous deal, on July 16, 2018, she released an EP called The Vault on streaming platforms. One music video from the EP, "For Everybody", received over 10 million views on YouTube.
She released a mixtape called Brat Mail on her birthday in 2018. It was dedicated to her fans, who she refers to as "Bratz". In August 2018, Kash Doll signed a record deal with Republic Records. She then released her first single as a part of that deal, "Ice Me Out". Kash Doll released a single called "Hustla" in April 2019, which highlights her experiences from working at strip clubs. She stated that she is trying to awareness for and advocate on behalf of the women in that industry. On June 7, 2019, Kash Doll released a new single titled "Kitten" that features American rapper Lil Wayne. Kash Doll featured on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's single "Fuck It Up" from Azalea's 2019 studio album, In My Defense. Kash Doll was also an opening performer for Meek Mill's 2019 The Motivation Tour.
She made her TV debut as herself in 2 episodes of Empire in 2020. She has a recurring role as Monique in Starz series BMF as of 2021.
Personal life In September 2021, Kash Doll announced on Instagram that she was expecting her first child with Atlanta rapper, Tracy T. She gave birth to their son on January 6, 2022. In March 2024, Kash Doll announced on Instagram that she was expecting her second child. She gave birth to their daughter on June 12, 2024.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2020 Empire Herself Season 6, 2 episodes 2021—2025 BMF Monique Recurring role (seasons 1—2): Main cast (season 4—present) 2024Diarra from Detroit MaishaRecurring role Married to Medicine Herself Episode: "Quad Gets Her Groove Back" Baddies Midwest & Gone Wild Auditions Herself Judge
Discography Albums + List of albums with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions US Stacked Released: October 18, 2019 Label: Republic Formats: Digital download, Streaming 76The Last Doll Released: November 15, 2024 Label: Kash Doll Enterprises, Inc., MNRK Records Formats: Digital download, Streaming —
Collaboration Albums + List of mixtapes with selected details Title Details Back on Dexter Released: February 10, 2023 Label: Kash Doll Enterprises, Inc., MNRK Records Formats: Digital download, Streaming
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes with selected details Title Details Brat Mail Released: March 14, 2018 Label: Republic Formats: Digital download
Extended plays + List of extended plays with selected details Title Details The Vault Released: July 16, 2018 Label: Republic Formats: Digital download
Singles As lead artist Song Year Album "His & Hers" 2015 rowspan="4" "Run Me My Money" 2016 "Accurate" "For Everybody" 2017 "Serious"(featuring Natasha Mosley) Brat Mail "Dancin" "Check" 2018 "Here I Go" The Vault "So Crazy" "Out of Line" "Ice Me Out" Stacked "Hustla" 2019 "Kitten"(featuring Lil Wayne) Stacked "Ready Set"(featuring 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" "Bossa Nova"(featuring Tee Grizzley) "Thumbin" 2021"Like A Pro"(featuring Juicy J)"Single & Happy"(featuring Wale & Eric Bellinger)"Oh Boy"(featuring Skilla Baby, Cash Kidd, Risktaker D-Boy & Djbj 3525)2023Back on Dexter"Add It Up"(featuring Lakeyah)"Ridin""Power"2024The Last Doll"Big 1""Fawk Em""Pressin"(featuring Tee Grizzley)"Kash Kommandments""Comfy"(featuring Tink)
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album NZHot "Fuck It Up" 2019 40 In My Defense "Sociopath" 2019 —
Awards and nominations
! |- |align=center|2018 |Herself |Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Rap MC
|2018 |Herself |BET Social Award for "Issa Wave"
|align=center|2019 |Herself |BET Awards 2019 for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
|align=center|2020 |Stacked |Detroit Music Award for Outstanding National Major Record Label Recording
See also Women in hip hop
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