Video footage allegedly showing rappers Pooh Shiesty, Big30, Pooh Shiesty’s father, and several others holding Gucci Mane at gunpoint inside a Dallas recording studio has surfaced online, reigniting public interest in a high-profile federal case. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the incident occurred in January 2026 at a music studio in Dallas, Texas.
Prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty (real name Lontrell Williams Jr.) lured Gucci Mane—whose real name is Radric Delantic Davis—and members of his entourage to the location under the pretense of discussing a recording contract or business matters related to Gucci Mane’s 1017 record label.
Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane Video: What Really Happened
Once inside, the group allegedly initiated an armed takeover. Court documents claim that Pooh Shiesty and his associates, including Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.) and Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., held Gucci Mane and at least two other victims at gunpoint. They reportedly robbed the victims of cash, jewelry (including Gucci Mane’s wedding ring, earrings, and watch), and other valuables. One victim was allegedly choked during the confrontation.
A key element of the alleged scheme was coercion: prosecutors say Pooh Shiesty forced Gucci Mane to sign paperwork releasing him from his contract with The New 1017 label at gunpoint. Big30 is accused of blocking the exit and recording a statement in which Gucci Mane verbally confirmed the release.
Federal authorities charged nine individuals in total with offenses including kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, armed robbery, and related charges. All nine have been arrested. Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and others are awaiting trial, with court dates pushed into 2027 in some instances. If convicted, the defendants could face significant prison time, including potential life sentences on the most serious counts.
The case has drawn widespread attention in the hip-hop community, especially given the prior professional relationship between Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty had been signed to the 1017 label before the alleged events. Following the charges, Gucci Mane released a diss track titled “Crash Dummy,” in which he addressed the incident.
Recent online videos purporting to show the confrontation have circulated widely on social media, though authorities have not officially confirmed their authenticity in public statements. The footage appears to align with details in the federal complaint, including the presence of multiple armed individuals in the studio setting.
This remains an ongoing federal prosecution. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the music industry involving contracts, trust, and street-influenced disputes. Updates are expected as trial proceedings advance.
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