50 Cent is questioning the street credibility of Gucci Mane following federal allegations that the Atlanta rapper cooperated with authorities in a criminal case involving his former protege, Pooh Shiesty.
The comments come after Department of Justice documents surfaced suggesting that Gucci Mane, born Radric Delantic Davis, identified individuals allegedly involved in a violent encounter at a Dallas recording studio. The federal affidavit, which refers to Gucci Mane by his initials “R.D.,” describes an incident on Jan. 10, 2026, that investigators have characterized as an “armed takeover.”
According to the criminal complaint, Pooh Shiesty and several co-conspirators, including the artist Big30, allegedly kidnapped and robbed the 1017 Global Music founder under the guise of discussing a recording contract. 50 Cent took to social media to mock Gucci Mane for allegedly providing information to the FBI.
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In a since-deleted post, the “Power” producer referenced Gucci Mane’s notorious past, including the 2005 killing of Young Jeezy associate Pookie Loc, a case in which the rapper was cleared after claiming self-defense. “Damn it man,” 50 Cent wrote in the post. “I thought you was smoking on Pookie Loc. Stay tuned for the next episode of only in Atlanta!”
The federal documents allege that Gucci Mane identified Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., known professionally as Pooh Shiesty, through his Instagram handle. The paperwork claims the victim described the Memphis rapper as wearing a black Nike “shiesty” mask and black clothing during the alleged robbery.
The investigation into the January incident suggests that what was supposed to be a business meeting regarding 1017 Global Music turned into a coordinated assault involving eight co-conspirators. Federal officials say the group used the meeting to facilitate a robbery and kidnapping, leading to the latest round of legal troubles for Williams. Pooh Shiesty remains in custody as the case moves forward.
Gucci Mane has yet to offer a public response to the allegations or the taunts from 50 Cent.
