The U.S. Department of Justice released more details about the armed robbery and kidnapping case involving rappers Pooh Shiesty (left) and Gucci Mane (right).
Federal indictments named Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr) and 8 others in an armed robbery at a Dallas, Texas recording studio on January 10, 2026.
On Jan. 10, 2026, rapper Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) flew to Dallas with 2 other men to attend a meeting arranged by Shiesty.
Shiesty had recently been released from federal prison after serving 3 years for armed robbery.
Federal authorities accuse Shiesty, his father, and Memphis drill rapper Big30 of ambushing Gucci Mane and other men outside a Dallas recording studio.
Prosecutors allege Shiesty produced an AK-style pistol and threatened Gucci Mane if he didn’t release Shiesty from his recording contract.
The other suspects also produced firearms and threatened Gucci Mane and his crew.
The victims were marched inside the recording studio and the studio door was barricaded to prevent their escape.
The victims were robbed of Rolex watches, jewelry, cash, Gucci Mane’s wedding ring and other valuables. One victim was choked to the point of near unconsciousness.
On Wednesday, April 1, the feds arrested Shiesty (right), his father Lontrell Williams Sr (pictured left), Rodney Wright Jr. (aka Big30), Kedarius Waters, Damarian Gipson, Demarcus Glover, Kordae Johnson and Darrion McDaniel.
A ninth suspect, Terrence Rodgers, remains at large.
8 of the nine defendants were arrested during federal raids in Dallas, Nashville, and Memphis. All 9 defendants will face trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Shiesty was on federal home confinement in Dallas at the time of his arrest.
Evidence against the drill rappers and gang members include electronic monitoring data, cell phone records, surveillance footage, fingerprints, rental car records and social media posts allegedly showing stolen items. If convicted, each defendant faces up to life in prison.
The FBI Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force led the investigation in Dallas, along with assistance from multiple agencies including the Memphis Police Department and federal agents.
