AceShowbiz - The rapper Pooh Shiesty remains in custody after a federal judge denied his bond request linked to an alleged kidnapping and robbery involving fellow rapper Gucci Mane.

During a recent detention hearing, Pooh Shiesty sought release from federal detention, but the court ruled against him, ensuring he stays locked up. Interestingly, some co-defendants, including his own father, were granted house arrest.

Federal prosecutors detailed a scheme where Pooh Shiesty purportedly entered a Dallas recording studio armed with an AK-style pistol. He allegedly demanded that Gucci Mane sign a release from his record contract with The New 1017 Records. The rapper then reportedly stole watches, jewelry, and cash from the label head and his associates.

The prosecution described this as a premeditated kidnapping designed to coerce Gucci Mane into releasing Pooh Shiesty from contractual obligations. The evidence presented convinced the judge that the allegations were serious enough to deny bond.

Complicating the situation for Pooh Shiesty was the fact he was already under court supervision for a prior drug trafficking case and was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the alleged crime. Federal investigators tracked his movements through the device, providing detailed records of his location during the incident.

Despite the strong accusations, the FBI admitted they did not possess the disputed contract referenced in the case. They also confirmed they had not yet interviewed Gucci Mane about the alleged kidnapping. At the hearing, Pooh Shiesty's attorney, Bradford Cohen, challenged the government's claims, pointing out the absence of physical evidence such as the contract, video footage, firearms, or stolen jewelry.

Legal experts noted the defense faced a steep uphill battle given the prosecution’s evidence. Cohen stated, "They have no contract. They have no video of this alleged signing. They have no guns, no jewelry. None of that physical evidence."

In total, nine individuals were charged in connection with the case. Among them were Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., and rapper BIG30, who was present at the studio during the incident.

The group allegedly posted images of the stolen property on social media following the event, which further aided federal investigators in building their case.

While Lontrell Williams Sr. was granted bond by a federal judge in Memphis, prosecutors in North Texas quickly moved to keep him detained, emphasizing the gravity of the charges.

According to reports from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, evidence presented by the prosecution illustrated that the meeting between Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane was arranged under false pretenses. This underlined the argument that the incident was a carefully planned kidnapping rather than a spontaneous act.

The relationship between Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty had been contentious for months prior to the incident, but few anticipated it escalating to armed robbery and federal charges.

If convicted on all counts, the defendants face the possibility of life imprisonment under federal sentencing guidelines.