“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.”

Read More: Hernandez Govan Claims Pooh Shiesty Has Been In Jail For Several Days

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.”

Read More: 21 Savage Sparks Debate For Bumping Pooh Shiesty Amid Gucci Mane News

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.”

Read More: Kanye West Announces “Bully” Deluxe Via Gamma & Counters First Week Sales

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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When Rashad posted the trailer on X (formerly Twitter), fans expressed their excitement in the replies. “Finally. This mf always wanna take 5 years to drop,” one user wrote. Another added: “Are we really going for a FOURTH consecutive CLASSIC??? Cook, my dawg!!”

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“It’s Been Awful” Tracklist

There is still no tracklist for It’s Been Awful. It will mark Rashad’s first studio album since dropping The House Is Burning back in 2021. That album featured appearances from Jay Rock, SZA, Lil Uzi Vert, Duke Deuce, Smino, 6lack, and more. It remains unclear with whom Rashad will be collaborating on the new effort.

Back in August of last year, Rashad spoke about what fans can expect from the project with Vice. “The biggest inspiration for me was Fousheé… Prince, I’ve been having ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’ on repeat for 2-3 months. The, for this tail end part of my project, this girl PLUTO from Atlanta. She’s been inspiring me and this other girl BunnaB,” he said at the time. “I’m touching more [Outkast’s] Stankonia and The Love Below more than anything else. I would say Top made compromises for the creativity on this one, so I appreciate it.”

During the same interview, he hinted at wanting to perform alongside a live band for his next tour. “We did it in Europe on the last [tour.] I wish I could’ve did it the whole time. The first time I played with a band was with this guy Tony Royster Jr., one of Jay-Z’s drummers. That was the coldest drummer I’ve ever seen, the first time I ever did something like that,” he said.

More recently, he described It’s Been Awful as his “best body of work” in an Instagram message from a group chat with his fans. At the time, he had yet to give the project an official title or release date.

Read More: Isaiah Rashad Hints That He Finished His Next Album Amid Social Media Fanfare

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“He owes me $5,000. He does,” Ebro remarks in one clip. As people in the studio groan, he adds: “Offset’s fine. I tried to call him last night. We bet on the Super Bowl in New Orleans. I bet $5,000. I was prepared to pay him $5,000. I’ve talked to him a thousand times since then and never jammed him up about $5,000 because clearly, he’s somebody who didn’t pay his bet. Like, why am I gonna chase you around about five grand? It’s not a big deal to me.”

From there, he explained that if he isn’t worried about $5,000, he doesn’t believe Tjay would be worried about Offset owing him money. “I don’t think Tjay’s got more money than I’ve got. I don’t think it would be over $10,000. Me and Offset are in a good enough situation where I don’t need to stress. It wasn’t a loan. We made a bet.”

Read More: Lil Tjay’s Attorney Speaks Out Amid Reports That He Was Involved In Shooting That Injured Offset

Lil Tjay’s Arrest

Further details on the shooting remain unclear, but Ebro isn’t the first one to report that Offset is doing okay. His spokesperson told TMZ after the shooting that the rapper is “fine” and “is currently at the hospital receiving medical care.”

Authorities have arrested Lil Tjay in connection with the incident, charging him with misdemeanor disorderly conduct-affray. They allege 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. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false,” she told TMZ.

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Lendeborg brought out a custom Michigan-themed Air Jordan 11 “Rare Air” and the classic AJ 11 “Cool Grey.” The custom pair leaned into Wolverines colors: navy blue upper, yellow outsole, and white laces. It was a clear tribute to his program on college basketball’s biggest stage.

In an era where wearing Jordan retros on the court isn’t the norm, Lendeborg has never let that stop him. He has made sneakers a consistent talking point throughout Michigan’s entire tournament run.

Lendeborg was named the Midwest Region’s Most Outstanding Player as Michigan advanced to the Final Four. He became one of the team’s most important players all season long. His sneaker choices matched that star power.

Lendeborg played through a sprained MCL and ankle injury suffered in the semifinal against Arizona. He said there was no way he was missing the championship game. He gutted it out and helped Michigan get the win.

The Jordans on his feet told the story just as much as his stat line. Lendeborg made the moment his own, on and off the court.

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Michigan Yaxel Lendeborg Air Jordan 11

The Air Jordan 11 is one of the most celebrated silhouettes in sneaker history. Wearing Jordan retros in games isn’t the norm at the college level anymore, which makes Lendeborg’s choices stand out even more.

The “Cool Grey” colorway is a timeless look featuring a soft grey suede upper, white midsole, and icy translucent outsole. Clean and understated. The custom “Michigan” version flips the script entirely. Navy blue patent leather, a bright yellow outsole, and white lace jewels make it a bold nod to Wolverines tradition.

Together, the two pairs captured the duality of Lendeborg’s game which is polished and powerful, with a deep respect for the culture.

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Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Pixie Dust

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Release Date: March 13, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: N/A

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“I don’t even talk– she’s demonic and weird and all that sh*t… Listen, she is very demonic. I told the girl, you did not get baptised. He did it wrong,” Toni told the officer. From there, she clarified that Chyna has been living in California for the last 14 years. When asked if the post was fake, she replied: “No. They didn’t put a fake post.” She claimed that she never made any threats and what she said was a “metaphor.”

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When LiveBitez posted the clip on Instagram, fans had mixed reactions in the comments section. “She clearly said that she would Marvin Gaye her and call the people to come and get her up off her floor,”
one user wrote. “She’s sending them to every other video except that one. She even showed her face while saying it.” Another fan added: “Nah u incriminated tf outta yoself & made it look like u was really on some I brought u in this world & I’ll take u out type sh*t.”

Tokyo Toni’s Beef With Blac Chyna

As for Tokyo Toni’s original comments about Blac Chyna, she brought up the death of Marvin Gaye. “I will ‘Marvin Gaye’ her… I’ll watch her bleed out, call the police on myself, and deal with the consequences,” she said during a livestream, according to The Express Tribune. The singer was shot and killed by his father, Marvin Gay Sr, back in 1984. In another clip, Toni added: “I can’t stand her ass. I wish I got an abortion.”

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