Rapper Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were arrested for their involvement in the January 10 kidnapping and robbery of fellow rapper, Gucci Mane, in Dallas, Texas. While multiple other people, including the two rappers, were arrested in the case, the arrest of Pooh Shiesty’s father in the case brought a lot of attention to Pooh Shiesty’s family.
The arrests of Pooh Shiesty, Big30 and others were announced by the Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday. Meanwhile, the FBI in Memphis confirmed to Action News 5 of Memphis reported citing Memphis FBI that Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr, was taken into custody after a raid at their home on Wednesday, April 1.
The FBI allege that Pooh Shiesty and Big30, along with their coconspirators, visited Gucci Mane’s studio in Dallas, Texas. They then held Mane and his associates at gunpoint and forced them to release Shiesty from his contract with Gucci Mane’s record label, 1017 Records.
They also stole money, jewelry, a Rolex watch and other valuable items from the studio.
While the case remains under investigation, the arrest of Pooh Shiesty’s father has raised a lot of eyebrows. In this article, we will look at who Lontrell Williams Sr is and what his role in the kidnapping and robbery was.
Who Is Lontrell Williams Sr? His Role In Gucci Mane Row Explained
Lontrell Williams Sr., was a Memphis rapper and street figure who significantly influenced Pohh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr. Williams Sr. is known for founding the label Mob Ties Records – an independent hip‑hop label based. Lontrell Williams Sr was known more for his stage name, Mob Boss.
Pooh Shiesty’s mother is Gladys Baines. She is known for appearing alongside Pooh Shiesty in various public events. She is known for her supportive role in the music career of Pooh Shiesty.
Why Was Lontrell Williams Sr. Arrested?
According to Action News 7 of Memphis, Pooh Shiesty’s dad was arrested for masterminding the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. He was taken into custody after an FBI raid at their home on Wednesday.
The FBI said that Mob Boss helped the Big30, his son Pooh Shiesty, and the other co-accused to carry out the plan of raiding Gucci Mane’s studio in Dallas.
This story is being updated.
