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New information in Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case court docs
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
New federal court documents show what prosecutors say was the planned, armed kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 1017 Records contra...
Key takeaway , allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 1017 Records contract.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The case against Pooh Shiesty has significant implications for the Dallas music scene, where recording studios and artists are integral to the city's cultural fabric. The alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio raises concerns about the safety and security of these venues. As the trial approaches, the community will be watching to see how the justice system handles this high-profile case. The fact that Pooh Shiesty was able to travel to Dallas while on house arrest, allegedly due to an inappropriate relationship with a caseworker, also raises questions about the effectiveness of probation supervision in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. With Pooh Shiesty facing up to life in prison if convicted, the outcome of this case will have far-reaching consequences for the defendant, his associates, and the local music industry as a whole.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? New federal court documents show what prosecutors say was the planned, armed kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 1017 Records contra...
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