Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was allegedly kidnapped from his studio in Dallas, Texas and subsequently robbed in a targeted attack that allegedly involved Memphis rappers, Pooh Shiesty and Big30. Multiple people, other than the two Memphis rappers, were also arrested, which included Pooh Sheisty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr. The Department of Justice announced the arrests on Thursday.
Rappers Gucci Mane (L) and Pooh Shiesty. (Instagram)
Rappers Gucci Mane (L) and Pooh Shiesty. (Instagram)
The arrest seemed linked to a row over Gucci Mane's record label, 1017 Records, to which Pooh Shiesty is signed. The incident happened at Gucci Mane's recording studio in Dallas, Texas, on January 10.
This story is being updated.
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