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.
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"Within hours of leaving the Dallas studio, a number of the defendants were on social media displaying some of the items that appeared to be the jewellery that had been robbed from the victims."
— Ryan Raybould , Other
"The victims in this case came to Dallas to conduct legitimate business and they were met with firearms and violence."
— Ryan Raybould , Other
"As alleged, nine defendants travelled to Dallas, Texas, to kidnap and rob victims who thought they were coming into town for a business meeting."
— Ryan Raybould , Other
"These defendants will be transported to the Northern District of Texas to face their crimes."
— D. Michael Dunavant , Other
Key People
Big30 is a rapper who collaborated with Pooh Shiesty.
D. Michael Dunavant is the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.
Gucci Mane is a rapper known for his influential music and personal struggles with mental health.
Real name of rapper Pooh Shiesty.
Lontrell Williams Jr. is the real name of rapper Pooh Shiesty.
Father of rapper Pooh Shiesty, alleged co-defendant in the kidnapping case.
Lontrell Williams Sr. is known as 'Mob Boss' in the Memphis music scene.
Rapper signed to Gucci Mane's label, 1017 Records.
Rodney Wright, known as Big30, is a rapper mentioned as a co-defendant in the case.
Rodney Wright Jr., known as Big30, is a rapper from Memphis involved in the same criminal accusations.
US Attorney involved in the case regarding the kidnapping incident.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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