Phoenix has a rhythm all its own: hot pavement, slow sunsets, and a music scene that’s as relentless as the summer heat. In a city where everyone’s chasing the next sound, Aaron Bearce, better known as AB Cashinn, didn’t just chase. He built something lasting. With a life lost too soon, Aaron’s heart lives on through his music. His soul permeates through his family, and his life will forever be embedded at the forefront of the community.
For Aaron, that legacy wasn’t built through shortcuts or gimmicks. It was earned through work, brotherhood, heart, and a presence so vibrant it still echoes through barber shops, block parties, and booth speakers long after his voice was silenced.
This isn’t just a story about loss. It’s about everything Aaron gave—his time, his laughter, his drive. His story didn’t end when his life did. In a way, it’s still unfolding through the people he loved, the music he made, and the community that refuses to let his name fade. We see artist today striving to create community. In Aarons case, that sense of community continues to blossom in the wake of his abscence.
This is Aaron Joseph Bearce, through the eyes of those who knew him best. This is the soul of a city, remembered.
The Humble Origins of a Phoenix Flame
Aaron didn’t grow up dreaming of spotlights or stages. His journey into music was heavily inspired by the freestyles and beats produced by his younger brother —a product of presence rather than pressure. “It was a hobby he picked up one day,” said his sister, Christina Bearce. “One day, he was in his friend’s home studio and decided to record himself. And that’s when he made his song No Fux’”
What began as spontaneous expression quickly grew into something much bigger. The feedback was immediate, and overwhelmingly positive. “He felt so good seeing people’s reactions to his voice and the way he sounded,” she shared. “That’s when he really started to believe in it.”
From that moment, Aaron stepped into the persona that would come to define a generation of local sound: AB Cashinn. The name itself was both clever and true—“AB” for Aaron Bearce, and “Cashinn” because, as Christina recalled with a smile, “he loved money and was always cashinn out—This led to the term “AB always cashinn” his signature moniker.
But for Aaron, cashing in wasn’t about flexing wealth—it was about transformation. He was turning adversity into purpose, struggle into hustle, and self-doubt into belief—not just for himself, but for everyone around him. Aaron drew inspiration from the self-made buisnessmen that surrounded him. Money isnt everything, but Aaron knew the currency itself would solidify a life of success and comfortability— a common goal we all strive to reach one day. Aaron understood the importance of multiple stream income. So much so, that he found himself working in the trades of barbering and brand innovation alongside his aformentioned music career.
A Sound You Couldn’t Miss
Aaron didn’t just make music—he moved with it. He carved out a unique sonic identity in a city where every corner studio holds another dream deferred. His music was raw, energetic, and memorable. “You knew it was him the second you heard his adlibs or the sound of his voice,” Christina said. “He made music that made you want to get up and do something. His energy was contagious.”. The heart of phoenix can be a daunting place- but where danger exist- authenticity is highly regarded. That is how Aaron curated a space for himself to thrive.
That contagious energy caught fire in Phoenix and beyond. Aaron performed alongside heavyweights like G-Herbo, Mozzy, and Gucci Mane—cementing his place in a competitive, saturated industry. Even as stages grew, he never let his ego overshadow his ethos. “He wanted people to feel like, if he could do it, they could too,” Christina explained. “He came from struggle, and he wanted people to see that they could rise from it. His music wasn’t just about him. It was about all of us.”
Indeed, one of the most telling things about Aaron’s artistry was how fiercely he uplifted others. “He would collaborate with new artists and videographers, even if they were just starting out,” Christina said. “He believed in giving people a chance—because someone gave him one.” Videopgraher UpGoodEnt, is a perfect example. While thriving in Los Angeleos, he made the move to arizona for familial reasons. In reaching out to Aaron, he was welcomed with open arms and later met with likeminded artist like Trapsavv. Later in his career, the two exchanged subtle words often times giving one another their “flowers”— a kind of acknowledgment of the acheivements one another would reach in their careers.
Jumping head first into a new market, Upgoodent reflected on how ab carried himself through every buisness based interaction they had. “He was a chill dude—he was funny and easy to get along with” he depicts. “He was outgoing and clearly new so many people for a reason- probably because of his personality.”
The Barber, The Brother, The Blueprint
Outside the studio, Aaron’s drive never faultered. He found just as much passion in the simplicity of daily life. As a barber, he cut hair with the same level of precision and pride that he brought to the mic. “He worked under our uncle and earned his license,” said Christina. “Eventually, he was cutting for friends, family and strangers.”
Barbering wasn’t just a trade for Aaron—it was a way to stay grounded, to stay connected. He was never above his roots. If you walked into a shop where he was cutting, you felt like family. If he cooked for you? You were fed like royalty.
“He loved grilling,” Christina said. “Carne asada, chicken, salmon—he’d just cook to feed people, even if he didn’t know them that well. He wanted people to eat. He wanted people to be happy.”
That desire to give is what made Aaron unforgettable. Behind the scenes his morality showed through and through. Going beyond feeding not only his family- but the homeless as well. “Preparing a whole meal for his loved ones was one of his passions. He would even cook dishes for the homeless.” said Christina. In a moment of reflection, his assortments of humanitarian efforts are reflective of the childhood memories associated with family gatherings as he enjoyed bringing people together through cultural cuisines and music.
Fatherhood on the Horizon
Aaron’s heart belonged to his family long before he became a father. But when he learned that a child was on the way, his joy knew no limits. “He was so excited,” Christina shared. “He had all these plans—taking his son to the studio, on the road, across the country. He was going to be an amazing dad.”
Though he never got to hold his son in this life, the impact of his preparation, his excitement, and his dreams for that child remain etched in the hearts of those he left behind. “He would’ve been nurturing, present, so full of love. Everything he already was with the people around him.”
A City Still Grieving, Still Celebrating
Phoenix isn’t just where Aaron lived—it’s what he loved. He repped the city not just in his lyrics, but on his skin: tattoos of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and the state itself were proudly worn.
“He loved Arizona so much,” Christina said. “He wanted to show people that we could make something big here, that we didn’t have to leave the desert to find opportunity.”
Even now, his absence in Phoenix is a felt thing. It’s in the quiet between tracks. It’s in the silence of the barber chair. It’s in the way people still talk about him at shows, parties, and community events. But his presence is even louder.
“So many people still come up to us—people we didn’t even know—and say how much Aaron helped them, gave them a chance, or just made them feel seen,” Christina shared. “That’s the kind of person he was.”
More Than a Man. A Movement.
Aaron Joseph Bearce, better known as AB Cashinn, was not just a musician or a barber or a brother—he was a movement. He was a force that could walk into any room and elevate it. “He was funny, supportive, hardworking. He could turn a terrible moment into something joyful. You just wanted to be around him,” said Christina.
Even as success approached—collaborations with major artists, calls from industry reps, videos gaining traction across social media—Aaron remained laser-focused on bringing his community with him. “He always said, ‘We all gon’ win,’” his sister remembered.
And in many ways, they have. His spirit lives in his music. His voice lingers in the laughter of his loved ones. His ambition pulses in the young artists and entrepreneurs he inspired. His legacy is not a memory—it’s a living, breathing entity.
With a life lost too soon — Aaron’s heart lives on through his music— his soul permeates through his family, and his life will forever be embedded at the forefront of the community.
As our conversation comes to a close, Christina leaves us with heartfelt words. As she reflects on the life of her late brother, Christina paints a picture of a man beyond the art.
“Aaron should be remembered for all of the things he was. He was more than a musician, he was a son, a brother, a friend, an uncle, a soon-to-be father, a barber, a businessman, a cook, a leader in his community; he was everywhere for everyone all the time. His energy is something that you don’t come around often, and anyone who knew him was blessed to experience him. His legacy will continue to inspire others for many years to come.”
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