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Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Apr 2, 2026

Newest development Apr 3, 2026 · 2 reportsRapper Gucci Mane was the target of kidnapping and robbery plot by Pooh Shiesty, DOJ says

DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this…

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    Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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    Rapper Gucci Mane was the target of kidnapping and robbery plot by Pooh Shiesty, DOJ says

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this…

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Pooh Shiesty and BIG30 face federal kidnapping charges after an armed robbery of three people at a Dallas studio. Victims were allegedly forced to sign contract releases at gunpoint.

  3. Variety

    Pooh Shiesty and His Father Arrested in Connection With Robbery and Kidnapping Involving Gucci Mane (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Rapper Pooh Shiesty and his father are among the suspects arrested in connection with a kidnapping and robbery involving Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.

  4. WFAA Dallas

    Rapper Gucci Mane allegedly robbed, kidnapped in Dallas by other rappers, including Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, along with others, are accused of orchestrating an armed kidnapping and robbery of fellow rapper Gucci Mane.

  5. Newsweek

    Gucci Mane kidnapping: Two Memphis rappers arrested, DOJ says (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    DOJ says Memphis rappers and others were arrested after Gucci Mane was allegedly robbed and kidnapped during an armed takeover at a Dallas studio.

  6. Breitbart News

    Rapper Pooh Shiesty Charged With Kidnapping in Alleged Dispute With Rapper Gucci Mane’s Label (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this year in Texas following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane ‘s record label.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Rapper Allegedly Launches ‘Armed Takeover’ To Get Out Of Contract (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Department of Justice alleged that rapper Pooh Shiesty kidnapped and robbed fellow artist Gucci Mane and several other alleged victims at gunpoint

  8. Lamag

    Feds Arrest 9 in Gucci Mane Kidnapping, Studio Robbery (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Nine suspects, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, are charged in an alleged armed kidnapping and robbery tied to Gucci Mane.

  9. CBS News

    Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas studio ambush involving rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.

  10. NBC News

    Rapper Gucci Mane was the target of kidnapping and robbery plot by Pooh Shiesty, DOJ says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Rapper Gucci Mane was the victim of a kidnapping and robbery plot by a rapper signed to Mane's label earlier this year, the Department of Justice alleged in a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Gucci Mane Allegedly Kidnapped, Held at Gunpoint By Pooh Shiesty (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Federal prosecutors arrested and charged Pooh Shiesty for coordinating an "armed takeover" of a music studio, with the intent of forcing the rap mogul to release him from his recording contract.

  12. Los Angeles Times

    Gucci Mane was kidnapped, robbed by rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, prosecutors say (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are accused of ambushing a Dallas music studio to rob Gucci Mane in a business meeting that went awry.

  13. The Guardian

    Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of robbery and kidnap in contract dispute with Gucci Mane’s label (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    One of three victims is apparently trap pioneer Mane himself, who flew to Dallas for contract talks with Shiesty

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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