Pooh Shiesty was denied bail, with a judge citing "credible evidence" that he kidnapped Gucci Mane and forced him to sign a record deal release.

A federal judge on Wednesday said rapper Pooh Shiesty will remain in custody until trial after he and eight others were accused of kidnapping three music industry professionals and robbing them at gunpoint in Texas.

Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, have been federally charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery targeting music industry figures, including Atlanta rap superstar Gucci Mane,

The Memphis rapper's defense attacked the government's initial case, but the judge found probable cause and said the evidence outlined in court appeared "strong."

Pooh Shiesty to remain jailed in Dallas on kidnapping, robbery charges

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is among nine suspects facing charges for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane.

It will be his first court appearance since he was arrested last week for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, the CEO of the record label the rapper from Memphis is signed with.

Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, have been federally charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery targeting music industry figures, including Atlanta rap