Pooh Shiesty Faces 2027 Trial in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case!

Pooh Shiesty’s federal trial has been pushed to 2027, leaving the rapper behind bars for months longer before a jury hears the case.

A Dallas federal judge moved the trial date from July 6, 2026, to Feb. 22, 2027, after the case was certified as “complex.” The change came after Pooh Shiesty’s defense team asked for more time to prepare, a request that was not opposed.

Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Godbey signed the amended pretrial order, setting the final pretrial conference for February 17, 2027. Jury selection is scheduled to begin the following week.

Pooh Shiesty, who pleaded not guilty, is currently being held at the Kaufman County jail, and the delay means he is expected to remain in custody for about 11 months before trial.

His co-defendants have had different outcomes while the case moves forward. Big30, who is facing the same kidnapping and robbery charges, was granted a $100,000 bond by Texas Judge Ed Kinkeade on June 4 and will remain under home detention with electronic monitoring while awaiting trial.

Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., also secured a bond around the same time, reportedly set at $250,000.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, all nine defendants are charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping in connection with a January 10 incident at a Dallas recording studio. Prosecutors allege Pooh Shiesty lured Gucci Mane to the studio for what was presented as a contract negotiation, then pulled an “AK-style pistol” and forced him to sign a release from his 1017 Records deal at gunpoint.

Authorities also allege watches, jewelry, and cash were taken from Gucci and two other people. One person was allegedly choked nearly unconscious. Big30 is accused of blocking the studio door to prevent anyone from leaving, while Williams Sr. is accused of helping plan and carry out the alleged incident.

If convicted on all counts, each of the nine defendants could face life in prison.

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