Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas studio ambush involving rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says

April 3, 2026

TL;DR

Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, face federal charges for an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas recording studio.
The victims included Atlanta rap superstar Gucci Mane, who was allegedly lured to the studio under the pretense of a business meeting.
Authorities state that Pooh Shiesty held Gucci Mane at gunpoint and forced him to sign contract release paperwork.
Other suspects allegedly robbed other individuals in the studio, stealing valuables like a Rolex watch and a Louis Vuitton bag.
Evidence includes surveillance footage, cell data, social media posts showing stolen items, and fingerprint evidence linking suspects to the scene.
All nine defendants are charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, facing a potential maximum sentence of life in federal prison.

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