Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Over Alleged Gucci Mane Label Dispute
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Key Points:
- Rappers Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams, Jr.) and Big30, along with multiple others, were arrested on federal robbery and kidnapping charges related to an armed takeover of a Dallas recording studio in January.
- The incident allegedly involved nine suspects who forced victims at gunpoint to sign contract releases and stole valuables including Rolex watches, jewelry, and cash; Big30 reportedly barricaded the door during the robbery.
- The DOJ stated that the crime was connected to a dispute over Pooh Shiesty’s contract with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records label, and several suspects displayed stolen goods on social media after the event.
- Pooh Shiesty, who had been on home detention following a prior gun conspiracy conviction, faces potential life imprisonment if convicted; eight suspects have been arrested, with one still at large.
- U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould emphasized that the case serves as a warning against using violence and intimidation in business dealings within the community.
