AceShowbiz - Big30 will remain in federal custody after prosecutors successfully argued that his pending seven-figure record deal makes him a significant flight risk in connection with the Gucci Mane robbery case.

The Memphis rapper’s bond was revoked this week due to concerns that if he gains access to the substantial recording contract money, he could abscond before his trial. This legal move follows allegations linking Big30 to an armed robbery and kidnapping incident involving Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio earlier this year.

The case originated from a January event where Big30 and fellow Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty were named among nine individuals accused of planning and executing an armed ambush on Gucci Mane inside the studio. Investigators claim Big30 handed a firearm to Pooh Shiesty and blocked the studio door during the robbery.

According to reports from Fox 13 Memphis, the confrontation stemmed from Pooh Shiesty seeking to exit his record contract with Gucci Mane’s label, which Gucci Mane refused, escalating the situation to violence.

Pooh Shiesty is currently detained without bond after a federal judge in Dallas determined there was no assurance he would appear in court. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. Similarly, Big30’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., who is also implicated in the conspiracy, had his bond revoked after initially being granted release by a Tennessee judge.

What distinguishes this case is the federal prosecutors’ argument that the legitimate income from the anticipated record deal incentivizes Big30 to flee. This legal stance is gaining traction in federal courts, setting a notable precedent where potential career earnings can be considered evidence of flight risk.

The investigation is ongoing as more details about the coordination between the defendants emerge. Trial dates are expected to be scheduled in the coming months.

Big30’s legal team is preparing to file additional motions to contest the bond revocation in the near future.