politics
April 3, 2026
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas studio ambush involving rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says
Updated on: April 3, 2026 / 7:08 AM CDT / CBS Texas
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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