Rapper Pooh Shiesty has been charged with allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane and other victims at gunpoint.
According to the Department of Justice, Pooh Shiesty — whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr. — and eight other defendants travelled to Dallas, Texas, to kidnap and rob victims who thought they were coming into town for a business meeting.
The federal criminal complaint alleges that the “Back in Blood” rapper arranged the meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss his recording contract. Then, he and the defendants executed a coordinated armed takeover.
Gucci Mane, pictured here, was allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint by fellow rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others. Pooh Shiesty, pictured here in May 2021, has been charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. WireImage The complaint alleges that he produced an AK-style pistol and forced one of the victims to sign a release from his recording contract at gunpoint. His alleged conspirators also allegedly brought out guns and robbed the victims of Rolex watches, jewelry, cash and other high-value items.
Rodney Wright Jr., known as rapper Big30, allegedly blocked the door so the victims couldn’t leave the room.
All nine defendants are charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
If convicted, they could face a sentence of up to life in prison.
Page Six reached out to Gucci Mane’s rep for comment, but didn’t receive an immediate response.
Gucci Mane — whose real name is Radric Ravis — has yet to comment on the alleged kidnapping and robbery.
