Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

Gucci Mane was allegedly kidnapped and robbed in January by fellow rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, along with seven others, at a music studio in Dallas, according to the Department of Justice.

Federal prosecutors say nine people, including Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane at a Dallas studio in January. Eight have been arrested.

An overview of rapper Pooh Shiesty, who has been named in the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas music studio in January.

Rapper Gucci Mane was among several victims allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint at a Dallas music studio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Federal prosecutors have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others with kidnapping and robbery in connection with a January incident in Dallas, Texas, involving a dispute over Gucci Mane's record label.

Federal prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty and Big30 orchestrated an armed robbery and kidnapping of Gucci Mane and two other victims at a Dallas music studio in January 2026.

Nine individuals, including Pooh Shiesty and his father, have been arrested following an FBI investigation into an alleged robbery and kidnapping involving Gucci Mane and others at a Dallas music studio in January 2026.

Nine individuals, including Pooh Shiesty and his father, have been arrested following an FBI investigation into an alleged robbery and kidnapping involving Gucci Mane and others at a Dallas music studio in January 2026.