DOJ: Two Memphis rappers arrested, accused of robbing, kidnapping rapper Gucci Mane, two others
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Key Points:
- Nine individuals, including Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.), were arrested following an FBI investigation into an alleged robbery and kidnapping at a Dallas music studio involving rapper Gucci Mane.
- The suspects are accused of holding victims at gunpoint, forcing a victim to sign a release form under threat, stealing cash and valuable items, and physically assaulting one victim.
- Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was also arrested and is alleged to have helped plan and execute the crime; evidence includes electronic monitoring, cell phone records, surveillance footage, and social media posts of stolen items.
- The incident occurred on January 10 when the group traveled from Memphis to Dallas for a meeting related to a music contract, and arrests were made in Memphis, Nashville, and Dallas.
- If convicted, the defendants could face life imprisonment, with the case supported by multiple law enforcement agencies including the Memphis Safe Task Force.
