In a post shared by BET News, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest of eight individuals in connection with the armed robbery and kidnapping of legendary rapper Gucci Mane. The incident, which allegedly took place at a music studio in Dallas, reportedly involved fellow rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30. Federal authorities revealed on Thursday that the suspects targeted multiple victims at gunpoint, leading to a multi-state law enforcement operation to apprehend those involved.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas released an official statement confirming that “the suspects kidnapped and robbed victims at a music studio in Dallas.” Additional reporting from Memphis-based outlets corroborated the arrests, with law enforcement officials stating, “Eight of the nine suspects were taken into custody Wednesday across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville.”
Echotitbits take:
This is a massive blow to the “New 1017” camp, especially with Pooh Shiesty’s name being dragged back into federal legal drama. While Gucci Mane has survived numerous industry beefs, this level of internal betrayal—if proven—could dismantle his current label structure. Watch for a significant legal battle ahead; if convicted, the RICO-adjacent nature of these kidnapping charges could see some of the industry’s rising stars facing decades behind bars.
Source: BET — https://www.bet.com/article/0e06in/gucci-mane-allegedly-robbed-kidnapped-at-gunpoint-by-pooh-shiesty-and-big30-doj-says April 2, 2026
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