The DOJ says Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and seven others were federally charged after an alleged armed takeover at a Dallas music studio, where victims were reportedly held at gunpoint, robbed of luxury items, and forced into contract paperwork during a January 10, 2026 meeting.
DALLAS, T.X. – According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Atlanta legend Gucci Mane (real name Radric Delantic Davis) was allegedly among the victims when Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.) rolled up with their crew for an armed takeover at a Dallas music studio back in January.
The feds say Pooh Shiesty set up the meeting under the guise of talking recording contract business. Once everybody was comfortable inside, things switched quick — the group allegedly pulled out straps (including an AK-style pistol), held folks at gunpoint, choked one victim near unconscious, and blocked the doors so nobody could bounce. They reportedly forced a victim to sign contract papers right there on the spot while relieving others of cash, jewelry, Rolexes, and whatever else was shining.
Big30 was accused of playing goalie at the exit, making sure nobody got out. Nine people total are named in the federal case, with eight already arrested across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville. Pooh Shiesty’s own father is reportedly caught up in the mix too.
This federal bombshell comes months after those wild social media rumors first popped off in January 2026. Reports were circulating stories claiming Pooh Shiesty kidnapped Gucci at gunpoint to force a contract release (some versions added a straight robbery). Gucci Mane clapped back at the time by posting a pic still rocking the ring that was supposedly snatched.
Now the DOJ is putting official weight behind the armed robbery and kidnapping charges, turning the gossip into a federal case.
Pooh was released early from federal prison back in October 2025 after serving part of his 63-month sentence for a prior firearms conspiracy case tied to violent and drug-trafficking crimes.
He was on home confinement and supervised release until April 11, 2026, with standard probation-style terms including no controlled substances, random drug tests, guns, reporting to a probation officer, and restrictions on associating with certain people.
Feds say the investigation is still cooking.
