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10 Photos of Pooh Shiesty: Rapper's Age, Net Worth and Career in the Spotlight Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Allegations

Pooh Shiesty Gucci Mane Kidnapping Instagram the Billboard 200

Pooh Shiesty's career and rise to fame have returned to the spotlight after he was charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane (Credit: Instagram/poohshiesty)

In April 2026, rapper Pooh Shiesty (real name Lontrell Denell Williams Jr.) was arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of rapper and music executive Gucci Mane (real name Radric Delantic Davis).

Pooh Shiesty, his father, rapper Mob Boss (real name Lontrell Williams Sr.), rapper Big30 (real name Rodney Lamont Wright Jr.) and six other defendants were charged with kidnapping and robbery. Prosecutors allege Pooh Shiesty forced Gucci Mane to release him from his 1017 Records contract during an incident at a Dallas recording studio in January.

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