BIG30 is publicly showing his support for Pooh Shiesty as their federal kidnapping case moves toward trial, posting video with his longtime collaborator’s jewelry after claiming he retrieved the pieces from police custody while Shiesty remains behind bars.

The Memphis rapper, whose legal name is Rodney Wright Jr., surfaced on social media carrying a large chain identified as belonging to Pooh Shiesty.

BIG30 indicated that he had collected Shiesty’s jewelry after it had been held by authorities and quickly showed the chain to followers online.

“All these n****s dropped dey nuts on me, I swear to God they played,” BIG30 said in the video. “But you know 1 thing about it GOD GOT US.”

The circumstances under which the jewelry was released have not been publicly detailed by authorities, and Mr. Hella Media has not independently confirmed through a court filing or law-enforcement statement that police formally transferred the property to BIG30.

What is clear is that BIG30 is currently out of custody while Pooh Shiesty remains detained as the two rappers prepare to defend themselves against serious federal allegations stemming from an alleged armed confrontation at a Dallas recording studio.

BIG30 and Pooh Shiesty Face Federal Kidnapping Case

The social-media moment comes against a much more serious legal backdrop.

Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., BIG30 and seven other defendants were federally charged earlier this year over an alleged Jan. 10, 2026, incident at a recording studio in Dallas.

Federal prosecutors allege the defendants traveled to Dallas and carried out a coordinated armed takeover after several people arrived for what they believed would be a business meeting.

One of those people was Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Davis, according to multiple reports identifying the victim described by initials in federal filings. Pooh Shiesty had been signed to Gucci’s 1017 Records, and prosecutors say the meeting centered on Shiesty’s desire to get out of his recording agreement.

According to the federal complaint, prosecutors allege Shiesty produced an AK-style pistol and forced Gucci Mane to sign paperwork releasing him from the recording contract.

At the same time, authorities allege other members of the group displayed firearms and robbed additional victims of jewelry, Rolex watches, cash and other valuables.

One victim was allegedly choked until he was nearly unconscious.

BIG30 is accused of participating in the alleged takeover.

The government's initial complaint alleged Wright used his body to barricade the studio door and prevent victims from escaping. A later prosecution filing also alleged that BIG30 used his cellphone to record video during part of the encounter.

Those allegations have not been proven at trial.

Prosecutors Say Social Media Is Part of Their Evidence

Social media has already played an unusual role in the government's case.

The Justice Department says that within hours of leaving the Dallas studio, some defendants posted photographs online displaying what authorities believe was jewelry stolen during the alleged robbery.

Federal investigators have also cited surveillance footage, cellphone-location information, electronic-monitoring records, fingerprints and other digital evidence in building the case.

Prosecutors allege the property taken during the confrontation included approximately $450,000 worth of items belonging to Gucci Mane, including his wedding band, watch, earrings and cash.

The chain BIG30 is now displaying, however, is being identified as Pooh Shiesty’s own jewelry, not as property prosecutors allege was stolen from the victims.

That distinction is important given the allegations surrounding jewelry in the underlying case.

Pooh Shiesty Remains Behind Bars

Pooh Shiesty has remained detained while awaiting trial.

BIG30, meanwhile, has been released on bond.

Shiesty's detention carries additional significance because he was already serving home confinement stemming from an unrelated federal firearms-conspiracy conviction when the alleged Dallas incident occurred.

Prosecutors say his electronic monitoring device placed him at the recording studio despite restrictions on his movements.

Shiesty has pleaded not guilty.

Federal prosecutors have said the defendants could face up to life in prison if convicted of the kidnapping charges.

His trial is currently expected in February 2027.

BIG30 Pushes Back Against Cooperation Rumors

BIG30's public display of Shiesty's chain also arrives amid online speculation about why he was able to secure release while Shiesty remained incarcerated.

Some social-media users have suggested without evidence that BIG30 cooperated with investigators.

BIG30 has directly denied those rumors.

“Don’t believe the hype… NEVER WILL I EVER,” he wrote while responding to the speculation.

There is currently no publicly established evidence that BIG30 entered a cooperation agreement with federal prosecutors.

His decision to retrieve and publicly display what he says is Pooh Shiesty's jewelry appears intended, at least publicly, to reinforce that loyalty while both men await the next stage of the federal case.

For now, BIG30 is free on bond.

Pooh Shiesty remains behind bars.

And as their federal trial approaches, even a video involving a chain carries considerably more attention than it otherwise might.