A viral X post from @mymixtapez has ignited fresh attention in the hip-hop world, sharing what it claims is newly surfaced footage from a federal case involving Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 confronting Gucci Mane inside a Dallas recording studio. The 27-second clip, which quickly spread across social media with over a million views in hours, shows blurry indoor scenes with overlaid labels identifying the figures. It has dominated timelines and entertainment sites amid ongoing federal charges.
The clip, described as cellphone footage reportedly recorded by Big30 at Pooh Shiesty’s request, depicts a person in a yellow tracksuit identified in overlays as Gucci Mane with his face obscured standing and moving slightly. Another individual in dark clothing is partially visible nearby. Heavy editing includes static images of Pooh Shiesty and Big30 holding cash on the left, plus a red-boxed photo of Gucci Mane with a large arrow pointing to the man in yellow. Audio reportedly captures Gucci Mane stating he is dropping Pooh Shiesty from his 1017 label.
The representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice and the court in Dallas state that on the day of the incident, in the Dallas recording studio, Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.), Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.), Pooh’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., and others tricked Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) and others into the studio by claiming that a business meeting was planned. After that, the accused are alleged to have held Gucci Mane and others at gunpoint. In addition, Pooh Shiesty was recorded while he was showing off an AK-style gun, forcing Gucci Mane to sign a contract that would release him from the label 1017, and verbally promising to cut him on camera. It is also alleged that the defendants stole jewelry, cash, watches, and other valuables from the victims, choking one of them almost unconscious and blocking the doors with objects.
The alleged attack happened on January 10, 2026. The charges were brought in April 2026, and most of the accused were arrested by then. Trial which was scheduled to start earlier, is set to begin in February 2027.
The prosecution’s arguments include the video footage from the studio and the surrounding area, the cellphone video, rental car records, electronic monitoring of Pooh Shiesty while on home confinement, fingerprints, social media posts about the alleged theft, the victims’ statements, and Pooh Shiesty’s signature on the release form.
Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and the rest of the accused’s attorneys are arguing that the evidence presented by the prosecution is unreliable. Besides, the defense team claims that several arguments have been raised before they were removed, and the accused are not guilty since they are innocent in court until proven otherwise.
The online reaction to this video was overwhelming, with many saying that Pooh Shiesty has been framed and will be punished accordingly. However, some have countered this by claiming that the video’s context was faulty and that it had been edited.
This federal case involves conflicts between artists and record labels, contractual issues, and even alleged acts of violence, which complicates the business side of the industry. The case demonstrates potential dangers in the workplace, as well as the importance of surveillance and digital evidence in a modern courtroom.
The video should be considered as alleged evidence in the court case, and not as definite proof of any particular action. Additionally, it is important to distinguish between claims made by prosecutors and the decisions made by the jury. The video could easily go viral and influence people’s opinions, but it is the court that will decide the case.
