Rapper Pooh Shiesty and his father are arrested
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Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty, 8 others accused of robbing, kidnapping rapper Gucci Mane, two others
The Department of Justice says Shiesty, along with another Memphis rapper, Rodney Wright Jr., also known as Big30, and seven other individuals are accused of robbing and kidnapping multiple victims, including Atlanta rapper Radric Davis,
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Gucci Mane allegedly robbed, kidnapped by Memphis rappers
Two Memphis rappers are being charged with allegedly robbing and kidnapping legendary Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
Prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty held Gucci Mane at gunpoint over a refusal to release the former from his record contract, then mugged him of his wedding ring, watch, earrings and cash.
The criminal case against nine men, including the Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, that grew out of a contract dispute with Gucci Mane has sparked debate in rap circles.
TMZ reported that Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was arrested in Dallas on Wednesday, the same day his family's Cordova home was searched by the FBI.
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty and his co-conspirators were arrested on Wednesday.
The music world was shaken this week by distressing rumors about a rising star. A cryptic video circulated widely, sparking fears that Arkansas-born rapper YTB Fatt had been killed in a violent confrontation.