Gucci Mane Reportedly Kidnapped and Robbed at Dallas Music Studio

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, in connection with the January 10, 2026, kidnapping and armed robbery of Gucci Mane and other music industry professionals at a recording studio in Dallas.

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, announced the charges in a press release on April 2, 2026. According to the Department of Justice, the suspects orchestrated a violent ambush after luring the victims to Texas under the guise of a business meeting.

The January 10 Ambush

The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, when three music industry professionals traveled to Dallas for a meeting arranged by Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr. The stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss the terms of a recording contract involving Pooh Shiesty, who is signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records label.

Investigators state that the suspects entered the studio on Dallas Parkway at approximately 3:43 p.m. Once inside, the group quickly separated the victims. Pooh Shiesty allegedly took Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Delantic Davis, into a recording room, while other suspects remained in the control room.

Inside the recording room, Pooh Shiesty allegedly brandished an AK-style pistol and forced Gucci Mane to sign paperwork at gunpoint that would release the rapper from his recording contract.

Simultaneously, other suspects drew firearms and robbed the remaining individuals in the studio. One victim was pushed onto a couch and robbed of jewelry and a wallet. Another victim was choked from behind until they were nearly unconscious and robbed of a Louis Vuitton bag, a Rolex watch, and other valuables.

Rapper Big30, whose legal name is Rodney Lamont Wright Jr., is accused of barricading the studio door during the robbery.

Suspects and Arrests

Eight of the nine suspects were arrested on April 1, 2026, in coordinated operations across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville. The arrested individuals include:

• Lontrell Williams Jr. (Pooh Shiesty)
• Rodney Lamont Wright Jr. (Big30)
• Lontrell Williams Sr.
• Kedarius Waters
• Damarian Gipson
• Demarcus Glover
• Kordae Johnson
• Darrion McDaniel

Lontrell Williams Sr., the father of Pooh Shiesty, is alleged to have helped plan and execute the kidnapping according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A ninth suspect, Terrance Rodgers, had not been arrested as of April 3, 2026, according to reporting from WFAA.

Legal Proceedings

The defendants face federal charges related to kidnapping and armed robbery. If convicted, the individuals involved face potential sentences of up to life in prison.

The investigation involved the FBI, which conducted a raid at a family home in Memphis during the arrest process. Representatives for Pooh Shiesty were not available for comment at the time of the announcement, and representatives for Gucci Mane and Big30 have been contacted for comment.