Key Takeaways:

• Pooh Shiesty was launched from federal jail after serving three years of a 63-month sentence.
• Gucci Mane celebrated Shiesty’s launch with a viral Instagram publish that energized followers and the 1017 group.
• The Memphis rapper’s lawyer hinted at a serious comeback, saying the rapper is “ready” and his story is “just starting.”

Pooh Shiesty obtained out of federal jail early, and loads of followers, pals and fellow rappers are reacting to the information. Gucci Mane is amongst those that took to Instagram to have a good time the Memphis artist’s launch.

The 1017 Records founder notably signed Shiesty to a deal — in collaboration with Atlantic Records — again in 2020. “Welcome home Pooh Shiesty. The MainSlime is back,” Gucci wrote, alongside a number of chilly face emojis, on his Instagram Stories.

In 2022, Shiesty was sentenced to 63 months in jail (with one 12 months credited for time served) for gun-related prices. He was additionally individually indicted in 2021 for reportedly robbing and capturing two people for a pair of sneakers and medicines, alongside two associates. Instead of going to trial, Shiesty pled guilty to conspiracy to own a firearm in furtherance of violent and drug-trafficking crimes. On Monday (Oct. 6), the “Back in Blood” rapper was launched after serving three years of his sentence.

Interestingly, and regardless of his recognition, Shiesty has but to drop a correct debut album. In 2021, he launched his official debut mixtape, Shiesty Season, which featured appearances from BIG30, Lil Durk, Tay Keith, 21 Savage and extra, together with Gucci Mane. He additionally appeared a number of occasions on 1017’s So Icy collection of compilations.

While Shiesty hasn’t formally shared any post-prison plans but, his lawyer, Bradford Cohen is anticipating large issues. “Pooh Shiesty is ready… Wait until you see [his] comeback,” he wrote on Instagram. “He will be bigger than ever. I am always glad to see a client start the climb back up to elite status. [He] always kept it 100. The government wanted 10… he got three I always think there is a plan for people, and his story [isn’t] over; [it’s] just starting.”