Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over label dispute

Alleged incident involved Gucci Mane's 1017 Records label

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:51pm

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An extreme close-up of a metal handcuff reflecting a bright flash of light, conveying a sense of the stark, investigative nature of the crime reported in this story.A harsh, gritty close-up of a handcuff conceptually representing the violent kidnapping allegations against the rapper Pooh Shiesty.Dallas Today

Federal prosecutors have accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them in Texas following a contract dispute in January involving rapper Gucci Mane's record label, 1017 Records.

Why it matters

The alleged kidnapping and robbery highlight the ongoing tensions and disputes within the rap music industry, where high-profile artists and label owners have been known to resort to extreme measures to protect their business interests.

The details

According to the indictment, the three victims, including the owner of 1017 Records, were robbed at gunpoint and kidnapped in Texas in January following a contract dispute with Pooh Shiesty and his associates. The victims were not named in the indictment, which only referred to them by their initials.

  • The alleged incident occurred in January 2026.

The players

Pooh Shiesty

A rapper who has been accused, along with eight others, of robbing and kidnapping three men at gunpoint in Texas following a contract dispute.

Gucci Mane

A rapper whose record label, 1017 Records, was allegedly involved in the contract dispute that led to the kidnapping and robbery.

R.D.

The owner of 1017 Records, Gucci Mane's label, who was one of the three victims in the alleged kidnapping and robbery.

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What’s next

The case is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors, and it is unclear if any of the accused individuals have been arrested or charged.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and disputes within the rap music industry, where high-profile artists and label owners have been known to resort to extreme measures to protect their business interests.