Rapper Cassidy (real name Barry Reese) is expected to surrender to authorities tomorrow to face homicide charges in connection with the murder of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man.

Reese, who is enjoying quite possibly the biggest single of his career with his anthem "I'm A Husta," is accused of murdering 22-year-old Desmond Hawkins after the two argued in the rapper's West Philadelphia neighborhood.

Authorities said Reese and two other men were armed with an arsenal of weapons, including AK47's, and fired upon three men on April 15.

Hawkins was allegedly killed by a gunshot to the back, while two other men were admitted for less serious gunshot wounds.

When he meets police, Cassidy will be charged with conspiracy, weapons possession and homicide.

A second warrant was issued for a 23-year-old named Abdul West, who police say was one of the three shooters and police are still seekingmthe third, unknown gunman.

The arrest on the homicide charges come as the rapper prepared for the June 28 release of his sophomore release, I'm a Hustla.

Cassidy is a suspect in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Desmond Hawkins, who was killed during a gunfight between two groups of men on April 15 (see "Cassidy Wanted For Murder"). Philly police claim Cassidy and two other men, armed with .45 and .40 caliber handguns, 9 mm pistols, AK-47 assault rifles and 7.62 mm rifles, fired on three unarmed men during an argument behind a house in the rapper's northwest Philadelphia neighborhood. During the melee, Hawkins was shot in the back and killed. The other two men were treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds and released.

Cassidy and two other men, armed with .45 and .40 caliber handguns, 9 mm pistols, AK-47 assault rifles and 7.62 mm rifles

anyway, that was an absolute idiotic move for cassidy. he just came out with a hit single, and now he's going to pull some stupid shit like that. just because he claims to be 'hood' and 'gangsta' doesn't mean he has to act on it. he's in the public's eye now and needs to tone down.

WHY DO BLACK PPL COMMIT CRIMES?? never trust a hip-hop appearance black guy..he will commit a crime no matter what..