Gucci Mane Held at Gunpoint, Prompting 2 Rappers’ Arrests
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint in January at a Dallas music studio by rapper Pooh Shiesty, who was upset over contract terms and pointed an AK-style pistol at him after being refused release from the contract.
- Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and another rapper, Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.), were charged with kidnapping, with Wright bringing the weapon and recording the confrontation.
- During the incident, Gucci Mane was forced to say he was releasing Pooh Shiesty from the contract and was robbed of his wedding ring, watch, earrings, and cash.
- Nine men, including Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., were charged in connection with the kidnapping and face up to life in prison if convicted.
