“The last thing I seen was Offset looking at me like this: ‘Yo, that n***a shot me, that n***a shot me.’ N***a is a rat,” Tjay says in one video. “I didn’t do no damn fighting. ‘Did I shoot Offset?’ That sh*t is crazy. I would smack the sh*t out of Offset. He would never play with me like that in his life. Ask Offset.”

Fans on social media have been having mixed reactions to Tjay’s comments. “He would still be in jail if offset said he shot him not out next day,” one user replied to DJ Akademiks on X (formerly Twitter). Another added: “Just casually dry snitch on himself, stupid ass n***a.”

Read More: Offset Allegedly Told Lil Tjay To Get His Money Back In Blood

Why Was Lil Tjay Arrested?

Offset was shot after the incident in question, but according to a spokesperson, he’s “fine” and “is currently at the hospital receiving medical care.” On Tuesday, a picture of him recovering in a wheelchair surfaced online.

As for Lil Tjay, police alleged he was involved in a fight before the shooting. They held him on a $500 bond. On Tuesday morning, Tjay’s lawyer, Dawn Florio, shut down rumors that his client was responsible for the shooting. “We are issuing this release in regards to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which resulting in non-life threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos,” she explained today in a statement. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

Read More: Ebro Claims Offset Still Owes Him $5k After Casino Shooting

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Despite the update, it’s more of a formality, considering Cohen already spoke on behalf of Shiesty in a statement provided to TMZ on Friday. “I read over the indictment and can see some inconsistencies that we will address at future hearings,” he said at the time, “I will save any further comments for after we get full discovery. I know my client is looking forward to holding the Government to their burden.”

Read More: Did Gucci Mane Snitch? Everything We Know About Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest

Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest

Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint, last week. They claim he forced Gucci to release him from a contract with 1017 Records while organizing a “coordinated takeover” of a Dallas music studio on January 10, 2026. He is charged alongside his father, Big30, and six other co-conspirators.

“As alleged, nine defendants travelled to Dallas, Texas, to kidnap and rob victims who thought they were coming into town for a business meeting… For anyone contemplating using violence and intimidation as a business practice, I’m here to tell you that it will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted,” U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould said.

On Monday, Cohen told XXL that he and his team were still reviewing the alleged evidence in the case. “We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” he said. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr. bond hearing.”

Read More: Adam22 Claims Gucci Mane-Pooh Shiesty Robbery Rumors Are True

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While her supporters are rooting for her amid her health battle, some social media users have started to question whether or not she’s been completely honest about her diagnosis. According to her, she has no reason to lie about having cancer and has plenty of receipts to prove it.

The 23-year-old took to her Instagram Story this week to set the record straight once and for all. She did so by sharing a photo of her prescription for Scemblix (asciminib). It’s a medication given to patients with chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, and costs her a staggering $5,203.91 each month.

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Bhad Bhabie’s Cancer Battle

“If I’m lying about having cancer for money explain to me why I’m being prescribed this medication and paying 5K a month for it?” she captioned the post, per Complex. Bhad Bhabie didn’t stop there, however. She went on to share a photo of a document about Scemblix and how it’s used in cancer treatment.

“Oh wow it’s used for cancer I been saying I had yall said I was lying about,” she wrote. “And please believe no dr is prescribing this medication to someone for no reason. It literally gets delivered in a biohazard bag. Do u know what this medication would do to someone that doesn’t actually have cancer??”

In another post, she posed a question to her critics. “How exactly do u monetize off having too many white blood cells?” she asked. “Asking for a friend.”

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This is far from the only feat Ye has to celebrate these days, however. The first-week sales for BULLY also came in this week. It moved 152K album-equivalent units, with 96K coming from streaming and 56K coming from traditional sales. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, just behind BTS’ tenth studio album, ARIRANG.

The distributor behind the album, Gamma, has since disputed this. According to the media company, BULLY actually moved around 201K album-equivalent units in its first week, and should have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project dropped on a Saturday, not a Friday, meaning it lost a full day of official tracking.

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Kanye West Wireless Festival Controversy

While Ye has some exciting new milestones under his belt, he’s also currently at the center of a massive controversy involving London’s Wireless Festival. The Chicago hitmaker was scheduled to headline all three days of the fest this July, which resulted in major backlash due to his various scandals. Ultimately, his application to travel to the UK was denied. As a result, the festival has been canceled altogether. All ticket holders will receive full refunds.

Following news of the cancellation, Ye released a public statement, offering to meet with representatives of the Jewish community in London.

“To Those I’ve Hurt: I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music,” he wrote. “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here. With Love, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.”

Read More: Wireless Festival Canceled Following Kanye West’s UK Ban

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“DaBaby, f*ck your babies… DaBaby, you want us to think you would’ve done something to a n***a painting a picture for your kids. F*ck your kids, b*tch ass n***a. F*ck your girls,” White said, before further defending the artist. “He ain’t trying to go viral. This what he do.”

When DJ Akademiks shared the clip on Instagram, fans had plenty of jokes in the comments section. “Did bro just up a flamethrower on me at 9 in the morning?” one user wrote. Another added: “Not gonna lie, the day somebody decides to crash out on him it will be legendary!”

Read More: DaBaby Threatens Fan After Rejecting Their Painting Of His Daughters

DaBaby’s Daughters

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The girls are two of the five total children that DaBaby has. As for his run-in with B. White Creations, he explained his issue with the painting during a video on social media. “Y’all getting on my motherf***ing nerves, talking about buddy with this painting of my two daughters — two of my daughters — that he presented to me outside of a nightclub or whatever,” he said.

He continued: “First and foremost, I’m not the type of father that, I’m not into grown a*s men discussing my daughters, painting pictures of my daughters, taking pictures of my kids. I don’t play like that. If you play like that, to each his own, more power to you. Send that ni**a a picture of your daughters. Let that ni**a paint them and show him some appreciation.”

DaBaby eventually took to B. White Creations to complain about a picture of his daughters still being on Instagram, despite his request to have it taken down. In turn, DaBaby accused him of seeking online attention.

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TMZ even obtained a few images of him smoking a cigarette outside the hospital this morning, which are available to see here. He was in a wheelchair and wore a hospital gown, a medical device on his finger, and a few bandages. He looked exhausted, glancing at his phone momentarily before getting rolled back inside.

The photos arrive as rumors about what exactly led up to the shooting continue to swirl. Lil Tjay was arrested shortly after the ordeal, and per the Seminole Police Department, was “charged in connection with the incident.” His attorney, Dawn M. Florio, insists he had nothing to do with the shooting.

Read More: Wack 100 Slams Lil Tjay, Claims Offset Could Cash In Big After Shooting

Why Was Lil Tjay Arrested?

“We are issuing this release in regards to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which resulting in non-life threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos,” she explained today in a statement. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

Reportedly, Lil Tjay has been hit with charges of disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license.

Offset and Lil Tjay’s beef first became public early last year. The latter accused the “Bodies” performer of owing him $10K and having a gambling addiction, resulting in a heated back-and-forth online.

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“Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting,” her statement, shared this morning, reads in part. “Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

Despite his lawyer’s claims, rumors that Lil Tjay allegedly had something to do with the shooting are running rampant. Wack 100 recently shared his thoughts on the ordeal, for example, making it clear that he believes Lil Tjay has allegedly made a terrible mistake.

Read More: Offset Allegedly Told Lil Tjay To Get His Money Back In Blood

Why Do Lil Tjay & Offset Have Beef?

“If you still not get your [$10K], and you might be looking at 10 [years in prison], you just got Offset paid $10 million because he’s for sure going to sue the sh*t out the casino,” he claimed, as captured by @thechat101 on Twitter/X. “Watch. He’s suing the sh*t out of the Hard Rock.”

For those who don’t recall, last year, Lil Tjay accused Offset of owing him $10K and of having a gambling addiction. This resulted in a heated back-and-forth online. It’s unclear exactly when and why the situation escalated to this point. During a recent livestream, however, DJ Akademiks shared what he allegedly knows about their feud.

He revealed that he has an interview with Lil Tjay coming soon. Apparently, during it, the rapper told him how Offset reacted when confronted about the $10K. “He said Offset DMd him and said, ‘N***a, get it back in blood,'” Ak alleged. “That’s literally what he said, I swear.”

Read More: Ebro Claims Offset Still Owes Him $5k After Casino Shooting

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Enter Pooh Shiesty, inarguably Gucci’s most promising pupil this decade. Despite becoming one of the hottest rappers in the streets, his incarceration left a void in hip-hop, and fans have evidently waited for his return. His first single since coming home, “FDO,” sounded like a promising, focused effort that should’ve propelled his career back to where it was before he was locked up. Instead, he became the subject of rumors about robbing the head of his label and strong-arming him out of an exploitative record deal. Unfortunately, his arrest, along with eight others, indicates that there may have been some merit to those rumors.

Below, we’ll be breaking down exactly what we know about the current situation involving Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane.

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Pooh Shiesty & Dad Arrested

Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., and eight co-defendants—including his father Lontrell Williams Sr. and fellow Memphis artist Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.)—were federally charged last week with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping stemming from an alleged armed robbery and “coordinated takeover” of a Dallas music studio on January 10, 2026. The alleged robbery involved Gucci Mane, whose label 1017 signed Pooh Shiesty, along with two other individuals. Prosecutors claim the group lured the alleged victims to the meeting under the pretense of discussing contract terms, only to rob them at gunpoint and force one to sign a release from a recording contract.

What makes the situation worse is that the allegations of robbing Gucci Mane come months after Pooh Shiesty’s release from federal prison after serving three years of a 63-month sentence for a firearms conspiracy conviction out of Florida. At the time of the alleged incident, Shiesty was on home confinement with an ankle monitor and explicitly barred from committing new offenses or possessing firearms.

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FBI Details On The Alleged Robbery

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According to a detailed criminal complaint unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, the plot was premeditated. Three victims flew or drove to Dallas, believing they were attending a legitimate business meeting arranged by Pooh Shiesty to renegotiate his 1017 Records deal. Once inside the studio, the nine defendants—several of whom traveled from Memphis—executed what prosecutors described as an “armed takeover.”

Pooh Shiesty allegedly produced an AK-style pistol and held it to one victim’s head, forcing him to sign a document releasing Shiesty from his recording contract. The other suspects brandished firearms and robbed the victims of Rolex watches, jewelry, cash, and other high-value items. One victim was allegedly choked to the point of near-unconsciousness. Photos of injuries to the wrist and neck were included in the complaint. Big30 reportedly used his body to barricade the studio door, preventing escape.

After the robbery, several defendants allegedly posted photos and videos on social media flaunting what appeared to be the stolen jewelry. Cell phone records, license plate readers, Greyhound bus tickets, hotel surveillance, and studio footage all tie the group to the scene. Latent fingerprints and Pooh Shiesty’s ankle monitor data further corroborate the timeline. The DOJ emphasized that the motive appeared tied to the contract dispute: “Instead of discussing business in a civil matter, the defendants resorted to violence and intimidation.”

U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould stated, “As alleged, nine defendants travelled to Dallas, Texas, to kidnap and rob victims who thought they were coming into town for a business meeting… For anyone contemplating using violence and intimidation as a business practice, I’m here to tell you that it will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.”

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What Happened During The Raid

On April 1, 2026, FBI agents executed a federal search and arrest warrant at the Williams family home in Cordova, Tennessee, a Memphis suburb. Local news crews captured a heavy law enforcement presence starting around 9 a.m., with agents entering and exiting the property for hours. Neighbors reported hearing flashbangs. Agents were seen carrying out monitors and brown paper evidence bags.

The home is listed under Lontrell Williams (both father and son share the name). Pooh Shiesty himself was taken into custody there, along with his father. Eight of the nine defendants were arrested that day across Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville; the ninth was apprehended shortly afterward by the FBI in Atlanta. Pooh Shiesty had been living in a halfway house in Dallas as part of his supervised release prior to the raid. He is now in federal custody in Dallas, awaiting further proceedings.

Who Else Was Arrested?

According to FBI documents, eight out of the nine people were initially arrested between Dallas, TX and Memphis, TN.

• Lontrell Williams Jr. a/k/a “Pooh Shiesty”
• Lontrell Williams Sr.
• Rodney Wright Jr. a/k/a “Big30”
• Kedarius Waters
• Terrance Rodgers
• Damarian Gipson
• Demarcus Glover
• Kordae Johnson
• Darrion McDaniel

On April 3rd, police confirmed the arrest of Terrance Rodgers as the final arrest in the case. Rodgers was arrested in Atlanta, GA, though authorities haven’t provided much additional information regarding the circumstances of his arrest.

Read More: Feds Claim Pooh Shiesty Spoke With Probation Officer Before Gucci Mane Kidnapping

What Are The Charges?

Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and his eight co-defendants face federal charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

What Happens Next?

Most recently, Big30 secured his bond. On April 6, a federal judge in Memphis granted Big30 a $100,000 secured bond (with a $10,000 cash component required). He faces restrictions, including house arrest.

Meanwhile, Shiesty’s father, Williams Sr., posted his $250,000 bond (with a $25,000 cash deposit) and was initially placed on strict house arrest with electronic monitoring, allowed to leave only for court appearances in Dallas. However, on April 6, prosecutors moved to revoke his release. A judge ordered him transferred to jail in Dallas pending further hearings.

For Pooh Shiesty, however, this is looking like an uphill battle. He remains in federal custody ahead of his scheduled hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Dallas federal court (Northern District of Texas).

Shiesty’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, said, “We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time.”

“After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence.” Shiesty’s other defense attorney, John Helms, told the Dallas Morning News, “The government tries to characterize this as a dispute over money between Lontrell and his record label, but in this business, things are very often not what they seem, and people’s motivations are very often not what they seem.”

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Did Gucci Mane Snitch?

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Now, the biggest question in this whole saga surrounds whether or not Gucci Mane told on Pooh Shiesty. In fact, hip-hop pundits, including 6ix9ine and Akademiks, have suggested that the entirety of this case will likely depend on whether Gucci Mane takes the stand against his former artist. Meanwhile, the rest of hip-hop has debated whether or not Wop told—and if he did, whether he’s in the wrong.

It boils down to one particular point in the paperwork, which states that Gucci Mane, presumably identified by R.D. (Radric Davis), “described Williams Jr. as wearing a black Nike brand ‘shiesty’ mask, black hooded shirt, and black pants during the offense.” That alone left many presuming that he issued a statement to authorities during the investigation.

Even more, one of Big30’s attorneys explained in an interview that Gucci Mane decided that he won’t be testifying. “The interesting thing that we’ve seen in the last couple of days is that Gucci Mane has come out publicly and said that he’s not cooperating with the government.” An FBI agent also allegedly claimed he did not hear from Gucci Mane. Many have suspected that those with Gucci at the time of the incident had cooperated with authorities instead. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates.

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“To Those I’ve Hurt: I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music,” he wrote. “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here. With Love, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.”

Despite the statement, the Home Office of the United Kingdom denied West’s application to travel to the country for the event. They told the BBC that his presence would not be good for the public.

The move came after Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Wireless Festival’s platforming of West. “It is deeply concerning Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism,” he said in a statement. “Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly wherever it appears. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe.”

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Is Wireless Festival Canceled?

After the Home Office decided to block Kanye West from entering the country, Wireless Festival canceled this year’s event. “As a result of the Home Office banning YE from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel,” they wrote in a statement on Instagram, Tuesday. “All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.”

West previously published an apology for his controversial antics in The Wall Street Journal, earlier this year. “I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret,” he wrote in that piece. “In that fractured state, I gravitated toward the most destructive symbol I could find, the swastika, and even sold T-shirts bearing it.”

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His attorney, Dawn M. Florio, has since released a statement clearing up rumors that Lil Tjay was in any way involved in the shooting.

“We are issuing this release in regards to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which resulting in non-life threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos,” she wrote. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

Read More: Ebro Claims Offset Still Owes Him $5k After Casino Shooting

Offset & Lil Tjay Beef

It’s no secret that Lil Tjay and Offset have had issues in the past. At the beginning of last year, Lil Tjay accused Offset of owing him $10K and having a gambling addiction. This resulted in some heated back-and-forth on social media, and according to DJ Akademiks, some fiery DMs.

During a recent livestream, Ak revealed that he has a Lil Tjay interview coming out sometime in the near future. He claims that during the interview, he asked the 24-year-old what happened when he asked Offset to pay him back. Allegedly, the father of six was less than willing to do so.

“He said Offset DMd him and said, ‘N***a, get it back in blood,'” Akademiks explained, as seen in a clip shared by Akademiks TV. “That’s literally what he said, I swear.”

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