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Gucci Mane Kidnapped, Label Mate Accused

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Rapper Gucci Mane targeted in Dallas kidnapping plot by label mate Pooh Shiesty and seven others, including his own father. Victims robbed of valuables, with suspects flaunting stolen jewelry on social media. Eight defendants arrested, one still at large, facing life in prison if convicted.

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Gucci Mane Kidnapped, Label Mate Accused

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Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gucci Mane Kidnapped, Label Mate Accused. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 3rd, Gucci main faced a wild kidnapping plot right here in Dallas back on January 10th. Prosecutors say rapper Poo Shiesti, who signed to Gucci's own 117 Records label, set up the ambush with seven other guys, including his own. Father. They held Gucci at gunpoint in a recording studio and forced him to sign papers cutting ties with the label. Poo Shiesti was supposed to be on house arrest for a prior gun case, but he allegedly pulled up with an AK-style pistol and took charge. The crew robbed Gucci of his wedding ring, watch, earrings, and cash while hitting other folks in the room for watches, bags, and wallets too. One victim even got choked up in the chaos. Victims thought they were done for, fearing execution before the gunmen finally let them bounce to their cars. Just hours later, some suspects started flexing the stolen jewelry on social media, which helped investigators connect the dots quick. Eight of the nine defendants got locked up Wednesday across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville on federal kidnapping and armed robbery charges.

1:02They could all face life behind bars of convicted, and please are still pending. One guy is still on the run, with feds teaming up in Georgia to snag him. This label Beef Gone Federal has the game watching close as it unfolds. Global news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide. I'm Corey, with the story.

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