Pooh Shiesty: Full Story of His Legal Troubles, Prison Sentence, and Early Release

by Talha · October 7, 2025

Pooh Shiesty in a concert — Credit : People.com

Key Takeaways

Pooh Shiesty was sentenced to 5 years for robbery, shootings, and firearm charges.
He reportedly got early release after 3 years and is now in a halfway house.

Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Donell Williams Jr. on November 8, 1999, is a popular American rapper known for his breakout hit “Back in Blood.” But alongside his fast rise in the music world, he faced serious legal problems that landed him behind bars.

Robbery, Shooting, and Serious Charges (2020–2021)

In October 2020, Pooh Shiesty was involved in a violent robbery in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Police said he and others shot two people during a deal gone wrong and stole cash, luxury sneakers, marijuana, and codeine.

In June 2021, he faced more trouble after a shooting at a Miami strip club, where a security guard was injured. He was accused of firing guns, assaulting bouncers, and involvement in drug trafficking. These incidents brought multiple serious charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and battery.

Plea Deal and Guilty Plea – 2022

Facing decades in prison, Pooh Shiesty accepted a plea deal. On January 4, 2022, he pleaded guilty to one federal charge: conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime.

As part of the deal, other charges were dropped. This helped reduce his sentence, though his reputation and career suffered.

Sentencing – April 2022

Pooh Shiesty perdorming on stage — Credit : People.com

On April 20, 2022, a U.S. federal judge sentenced Pooh Shiesty to 5 years and 3 months (63 months) in prison. The court also added 3 years of supervised release after his sentence ends.

Originally, his release date was set for April 25, 2026.

Early Release and Halfway House – 2025

According to recent reports, Pooh Shiesty served about 3 years of his sentence and was granted early release. He has reportedly been moved to a halfway house, where inmates transition back into society under supervision.

While some social media videos show him outside, there’s still no official confirmation from federal authorities. However, sources like The Economic Times report that he is no longer in full federal custody.

FAQs

Q1: Why was Pooh Shiesty in jail?
A1: He was jailed for armed robbery, shooting incidents, and firearm conspiracy related to violent crimes in Florida.

Q2: Is Pooh Shiesty still in prison?
A2: Reports say he was released early after serving about three years and is now in a halfway house transitioning back to society.