Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty is officially a free man ahead of schedule. Federal Bureau of Prisons records confirm that Lontrell D. Williams, 25, was released earlier than his projected date of April 25, 2026, sparking celebrations online and among fans.
Fans Celebrate Early Release
Videos shared across social media, including by TheShadeRoom, show Pooh Shiesty enjoying his first moments of freedom. In one clip, he poses beside a pool decorated with âwelcome homeâ signs, while another captures him walking into a green-themed celebration surrounded by friends and supporters.
Fans flooded social media with excitement, marking a major moment for the rapper after years of legal battles.
⨠Shiestyâs Reflections Behind Bars
Even before his release, Shiesty had shared an optimistic message from prison. In August 2025, he posted a reflective note for fans, writing:
âAye mane say mane thatâs how you walk that lil t down⌠Shout-out to all the ones who counted me down and not out, the support and love I received on this roller-coaster is unmatched.â
He also paid tribute to fellow inmates and peers in the rap industry:
âDear streets, use me as a example of what âkeeping it solid and standing on waxâ look like. Now nobody can fool you or tell you different, Ain never going, Ain never went! I stamp it! Im rich as I ever been lit as I ever been! IF YOUN FEEL ME k1ll ME ! #TheBiggestGetBack.â
âď¸ Legal Background
Pooh Shiesty, best known for hits like âBack in Bloodâ and âShouldâve Ducked,â pleaded guilty in January 2022 to conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of violent and drug-trafficking crimes, stemming from a 2020 incident.
Originally facing the possibility of life in prison, he received a 63-month sentence in April 2022. His attorney, Bradford Cohen, commented at the time:
âHe was happy the judge listened to our argument and received it well. Weâre happy with the decision of the court.â
Current Status
While Pooh Shiestyâs BOP records confirm he is no longer in custody, it remains unclear if he is under supervision, parole, or another form of federal monitoring. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates and are already celebrating his return to music and public life.