Lontrell Williams Sr., father of rapper Pooh Shiesty, is pushing back against federal prosecutors who want him detained before trial on charges related to the alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane. In a new court filing, Williams argues the government has not provided any direct evidence linking him to the plot.
Williams was arrested alongside his son and seven others in connection with the January 10 incident at a Texas recording studio. Prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty forced Gucci Mane to sign a contract release at gunpoint. Williams allegedly traveled from Memphis to Dallas, booked the studio, and printed the documents used in the alleged crime.
But Williams' attorney calls the evidence "profoundly underwhelming." The defense maintains Williams flew to Dallas alone on December 29, 2025, to care for his ailing son, while other defendants arrived weeks later. He also denies booking the studio or printing the release, stating he routinely books studios for his son and that prosecutors have no proof of his involvement.
A judge has yet to rule on the request for detention.