Federal prosecutors say they’ve recovered a signed release document and cellphone video that support allegations that Pooh Shiesty orchestrated an armed kidnapping of Atlanta veteran rapper Gucci Mane to escape his record deal. This case has caught major attention in hip hop biography circles, given the high-profile nature of both artists involved.
The new evidence was disclosed in a 25-page court filing opposing Pooh Shiesty‘s request to leave jail before trial. The rapper has pleaded not guilty, and the allegations have not been proven in court. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly situations can escalate in the industry.
Prosecutors allege Pooh Shiesty invited Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, to a Dallas recording studio on Jan. 10, 2026, to discuss his deal with 1017 Records. At the time, Pooh Shiesty was serving the final leg of a 63-month federal firearms sentence on home confinement. The meeting was supposed to be about business—but things took a dangerous turn.
Investigators say the meeting became violent after Gucci refused to surrender the rights to Pooh Shiesty’s master recordings. Pooh Shiesty allegedly retrieved an AK-style pistol, held it to Gucci’s head, and forced him to sign a “Termination and Release” agreement. The government claims Gucci was also made to record a cellphone video saying Pooh Shiesty had been dropped from the label.
Pooh shiesty robbing Gucci .. recorded the whole crime and upped the Draco on guwop when he tried to walk away pic.twitter.com/vLvtX73r4C
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) July 1, 2026
Roughly $450,000 in jewelry and personal belongings was allegedly stolen, while two other people were reportedly held at gunpoint, robbed, and assaulted. Prosecutors say investigators have since obtained the signed agreement and video, along with surveillance footage, phone location records, receipts, and electronic monitoring data. The evidence paints a troubling picture of what went down that day.
The filing also claims Pooh Shiesty exchanged encrypted messages before the studio meeting, including a request for “six certi” and two drivers. These communications could prove crucial to the prosecution’s case as they build their argument about premeditation.
Pooh Shiesty remains in federal custody, and his trial is scheduled for the court docket beginning Feb. 22, 2027. The music industry is watching closely as this legal battle unfolds.
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