DOJ: Pooh Shiesty, Big30 Kidnapped Gucci Mane

The details surrounding Pooh Shiesty’s recent arrest are becoming clearer, and they are alarming. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has come forward with serious allegations, claiming that Gucci Mane was the victim of an armed takeover, including kidnapping and robbery at gunpoint, orchestrated by Pooh Shiesty and his associates.

A Dallas Studio Becomes Scene of Alleged Crime

According to a press conference reported by WFAA8 Dallas, the DOJ alleges that on January 10, 2026, Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Denell Williams Jr.) arranged a meeting at a Dallas recording studio. The stated purpose was to “discuss the terms of his recording contract” with one of the victims. However, investigators claim the meeting quickly escalated into a violent incident.

Prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty, along with eight other co-conspirators, held multiple individuals, including Gucci Mane (Radric Davis), at gunpoint. The primary allegation is that Shiesty forced a victim to sign a release from his recording contract with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Global Music imprint, using an AK-style pistol as leverage. This suggests Shiesty was attempting to exit his deal with the label.

Robbery and Assault Allegations Surface

While Shiesty allegedly focused on the contract, his alleged accomplices reportedly robbed the other victims of valuable items, including Rolex watches, jewelry, and cash. The situation reportedly became even more dire as one victim was allegedly choked to the point of unconsciousness. Rapper Big30 (Rodney Lamont Wright Jr.) is also named in the indictment, accused of blocking exits to prevent victims from escaping.

Widespread Arrests and Severe Penalties

The DOJ announced that eight out of the nine individuals connected to the federal case have been arrested. These arrests occurred across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville, with the final arrest pending at the time of reporting. Pooh Shiesty was apprehended in Dallas, while his father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was arrested at their Memphis home. Prosecutors allege that Williams Sr. assisted in planning and executing the incident.

The consequences for those convicted could be severe. The DOJ stated that each individual faces a potential sentence of up to life imprisonment. This case underscores the gravity of the allegations and the extensive reach of the federal investigation.

These charges come just months after Pooh Shiesty’s release from federal prison, marking a dramatic turn for the rapper who was seemingly on the path to a career comeback. The full implications of this federal case are still unfolding.