Pooh Shiesty Says Not Guilty in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case

Rappers’beefs have a way of escalating fast, but few take the turn into federal court quite like this one. Pooh Shiesty faced a judge Friday in Dallas, Texas and entered a not guilty plea to all charges in a case that reads like hip-hop drama gone dangerously wrong—one that allegedly involved kidnapping and robbery connected to contract disputes with fellow rapper Gucci Mane.

Here’s what prosecutors say went down: Back in January, Pooh Shiesty, his father, and seven other defendants allegedly descended on a music studio in Dallas with one goal—to force Gucci Mane to terminate a recording contract between the two artists. The feds claim things escalated from a business dispute into something far more serious. Gucci wasn’t the only alleged victim; prosecutors say others were robbed and kidnapped in the incident. It’s the kind of scenario that shows how quickly money, ego, and unresolved tensions can boil over in the music industry.

Pooh’s defense attorney, Kent Schaffer, confirmed his client’s not guilty plea on Friday during the arraignment. But here’s the catch: despite that declaration of innocence, Pooh remains locked up. A judge already rejected his bail request, meaning he’s staying in custody as the case moves forward. His father has also pleaded not guilty, as has Memphis rapper Big30, who was among those charged. That leaves a lot of unknowns still to play out—and plenty of time for this to become an even bigger spectacle once trial details emerge.

What makes this case particularly noteworthy isn’t just the celebrity names or the dramatic allegations. It’s a stark reminder that disputes in entertainment—whether over contracts, royalties, or creative control—can spiral into territory that no amount of studio talent can fix. When careers and serious money are on the line, sometimes people make catastrophic choices. For Pooh Shiesty, the coming months will determine whether he can convince a jury that he’s innocent or whether the feds’version of events holds water. Either way, this case is far from over.