Arthur Horn, the lawyer for Pooh Shiesty‘s alleged co-conspirator, Rodney Wright Jr., also known as rapper Big30, has shared a statement in response to the kidnapping and robbery allegations involving Gucci Mane.
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Arthur Horn, Lawyer For Pooh Shiesty’s Alleged Co-Conspirator Rodney Wright Jr. A.K.A. Big30 Shares Statement
According to Localmemphis.com, Arthur Horn spoke exclusively with the outlet. He issued a statement in a report initially published on Thursday, April 2. Per the outlet, Horn noted the kidnapping and robbery allegations against his client as “shocking.”
“He doesn’t have a criminal history. He’s been making music for a number of years. He and Pooh Shiesty came up in the music game together. They were very close and made music together. It’s just sad that this is happening right now,” Horn reportedly told the outlet.
Furthermore, the lawyer also urged the public not to “pass judgment” on Big30 and the others “until all the facts come out.”
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“I just hope that people will wait to pass judgment on Rodney and these other individuals until all the facts come out,” he reportedly concluded.
Per Horn, a detention hearing will center around Big30 on Friday, April 3.
“The first thing is, we’ll hopefully be able to get Rodney a bond. And then, once we are able to get him a bond, he’ll be able to fight this case,” he said.
Per Localmemphis.com, Pooh Shiesty’s dad, Darrion McDaniel, Kordae Johnson, and Damarian Gipson, will appear in the federal court at 2 p.m. alongside Big30 for the hearing.
More On The Gucci Mane Kidnapping & Robbery Allegations
As The Shade Room previously reported, on Wednesday, April 1, the FBI raided the family home of Pooh Shiesty and his father, Lontrell Williams Sr. Furthermore, at the time, the target of the search remained unclear. However, by the end of the day, Williams Sr. was reportedly arrested, and Pooh, who was reportedly in Dallas, Texas, was taken into custody as well.
To note, as The Shade Room previously reported, in October 2025, Pooh was released from behind bars. This, after serving three years for a federal firearms charge. According to The Independent, it was believed that Pooh had been staying at a residential reentry facility in Dallas since his release. Furthermore, he was reportedly expected to remain there until April 11.
On Thursday, April 2, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for North Texas revealed that Pooh, his dad, Rodney Wright Jr, and six others were the target of an investigation into a kidnapping and robbery involving three victims, per The Shade Room. Ultimately, it was revealed that on January 10, 2026, the group executed an “armed takeover,” luring victim later identified as Gucci Mane, and two others, to a studio in Dallas. There, allegedly forcing him to sign a music release contract at gunpoint.
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Authorities reportedly connected Pooh and the group to the incident through electronic monitoring of the rapper’s location, cell phone records, license plate readers, car rental records, surveillance footage, fingerprints, Greyhound records, and social media posts of the alleged conspirators wearing stolen jewelry from the victims.
What Happens Next For Pooh Shiesty, His Alleged Co-Conspirator Rodney Wright Jr. A.K.A. Big30, & The Others
After the revelation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, social media users swarmed Pooh Shiesty’s comment section with shocked reactions at his alleged actions. Additionally, Pooh’s mother, Gladys Baines, took to social media. This, to share a few cryptic posts amid his and his father’s arrest, per The Shade Room.
Furthermore, by Thursday evening, the full 32-page criminal complaint against the group was released. As The Shade Room previously reported, the complaint broke down how the group allegedly cornered the victims in the studio. This, allegedly with “AK-style pistols.” And stole jewelry, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, and other high-end goods while allegedly barricading doors and choking a victim near unconsciousness.
Additionally, the complaint detailed what the group allegedly did after the incident — including social media posts made. And how authorities connected them to the alleged crime. At this time, it is being reported that all nine suspects “could face up to life in prison.”
