Rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is facing serious legal trouble after being indicted on kidnapping and extortion charges in Dallas. Prosecutors have presented a video as evidence showing Pooh Shiesty allegedly forcing the owner of 1017 Records, identified only as R.D., to release him from his contract while an armed man blocked the door. The incident reportedly occurred during a robbery at a Texas music studio, where victims were robbed at gunpoint. Prosecutors argue that the evidence against Pooh Shiesty is strong, including witness cooperation, cellphone data, and surveillance footage. The rapper was already on home confinement for a previous conviction and is accused of stealing $450,000 worth of items. Despite his request for home confinement, prosecutors are pushing for him to remain in custody.
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Video in case against Pooh Shiesty shows him pressing for record label release, prosecutors say
