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Rapper Pooh Shiesty Arrested in Studio Kidnapping Case
2 Apr
Summary
- Eight arrested, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, for alleged kidnapping.
- Incident involved alleged armed robbery and contract dispute at Dallas studio.
- Suspects are accused of using firearms and stealing valuables from victims.
Eight people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, were arrested on April 2, 2026, in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville. The arrests stem from an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas music studio on January 10, 2026. Authorities report that the incident escalated from a meeting to discuss a recording contract dispute.
Prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty produced a firearm, forcing a victim to sign a contract release. Other suspects reportedly brandished weapons, stole valuables, and barricaded exits. Pooh Shiesty's father was also arrested for allegedly organizing the event and renting a vehicle. One suspect is still at large.
This incident is particularly significant as Pooh Shiesty was on home detention at the time, prohibited from committing further crimes. Prosecutors noted this would be an aggravating factor in sentencing. The case is being prosecuted in the Northern District of Texas, with potential sentences ranging from zero to life imprisonment.
