Gucci Mane apparently robbed at gunpoint by rapper and seven others

Rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others are accused by federal prosecutors of robbing and kidnapping three men at gunpoint in Dallas, Texas, in January. The victims, including the owner of Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, traveled to Dallas for a business meeting regarding Pooh Shiesty's contract. Prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty, described as the ringleader, orchestrated a coordinated armed takeover at a recording studio, forcing the label owner to sign contract termination paperwork and stealing valuables. Eight of the nine defendants were arrested on Wednesday in connection to the incident. The US attorney's office stated the victims were met with firearms and violence while conducting legitimate business.

Rapper Gucci Mane was allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint in Dallas on January 10th, leading to the arrest of eight men, including fellow artist Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) who is signed to Mane's label, 1017 Records. Prosecutors allege Williams Jr. led the ambush, holding Mane captive in a recording studio and forcing him to sign papers releasing him from his contract while stealing jewelry and cash. Eight defendants were arrested in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville and charged with kidnapping and armed robbery; one suspect remains at large. Williams Jr. was allegedly joined by eight co-defendants, including his father, Lontrell Williams Sr. Other victims in the studio were also robbed, with one being choked and injured.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., and eight others were charged by federal prosecutors with kidnapping and robbery in Dallas, Texas. The charges stem from an alleged incident on January 10th involving three men who came to Dallas for a business meeting purportedly arranged by Williams. According to the indictment, the meeting was about Williams' contract with 1017 Records, owned by rapper Gucci Mane. Prosecutors allege that Williams produced a firearm and forced one of the victims to sign a release from the recording contract, while the other defendants robbed the victims of valuables. One victim was allegedly choked, and another defendant blocked the door to prevent their escape. At the time of the alleged incident, Williams was already on home confinement for a prior firearms conviction in Florida.