Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

April 3, 2026

In January, rapper Gucci Mane was allegedly held at gunpoint inside a Dallas recording studio by eight men, including Pooh Shiesty, an artist signed to Mane's own 1017 Records label. Federal prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty orchestrated the attack while under house arrest for a prior firearms conviction, forcing Mane to sign contract release documents and stealing his jewelry and cash. The assailants, including Pooh Shiesty's father, also robbed other individuals present and posted images of the stolen jewelry on social media shortly afterward.

Who is affected

Gucci Mane (Atlanta-based rapper and founder of 1017 Records)
Pooh Shiesty/Lontrell Williams Jr (rapper signed to Mane's label) and eight co-defendants including Lontrell Williams Sr
Additional unidentified victims present in the recording studio (referenced by initials in the complaint)
One victim who was choked and injured during the robbery

What action is being taken

Eight defendants have been arrested in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville
Federal kidnapping and armed robbery charges have been filed against the defendants
Investigators are working with Georgia authorities to locate the ninth suspect who remains at large

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious criminal risks within the music industry, involving an alleged betrayal by a signed artist against his own label head. The incident demonstrates how contract disputes can escalate into violent federal crimes, and the brazen nature of the attack—occurring while one perpetrator was under house arrest and followed by social media posts displaying stolen items—underscores both the severity of the alleged crimes and the defendants' alleged disregard for consequences. If convicted, the defendants face life imprisonment.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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