Pooh Shiesty, who hails from Memphis, Tennessee, is renowned for his aggressive flow and Southern hip-hop technique. He became known for his platinum single ‘Back in Blood’ featuring Lil Durk after signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records in 2020. A federal firearms conviction in 2022 caused a major pause in his career, but he was released from prison early in October 2025.
Early Life
Pooh Shiesty was brought up in a musical family in Memphis, Tennessee. His father, Lontrell Williams Sr. (Mob Boss), was involved in the local rap scene and founded Mob Ties Records. Gladys Baines, his mother, provided support for his early creative interests.
His childhood was spent in the Cane Creek Apartments neighborhood, where he also spent a few years in Pflugerville, Texas, before returning to Memphis. The nickname ‘Pooh’ was acquired during his childhood, while his late brother Tarrance Henderson added the nickname ‘Shiesty’, which means street-smart, after his passing due to brain cancer.
Career
In 2019, Pooh Shiesty launched his rap career, posting tracks on YouTube and SoundCloud. ‘Hell Night’ with Big30 was his initial success, followed by hits such as ‘Shiesty Summer’, ‘Choppa Talk’, and ‘Day One’.
Gucci Mane spied his talent in 2020 and signed him to 1017 Records (Atlantic Records). Pooh Shiesty’s ‘Still Remember’ was a success under Gucci’s guidance, gaining national attention. His career skyrocketed in 2021 with the song ‘Back in Blood’ featuring Lil Durk, which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple RIAA Platinum certifications.
Net Worth
Pooh Shiesty’s net worth has been estimated to be between $3 million and $3.45 million as of October 2025. This figure is based on court documents and represents earnings from his music career prior to his imprisonment.
The main factors that influence his net worth:
Court records revealed his net worth of approximately $3.45 million during his 2022 legal proceedings.
His music career is the main source of his wealth, which includes royalties from his debut mixtape, Shiesty Season (2021), and the hit single, ‘Back in Blood’.
Shiesty’s profile and earning potential were significantly improved by signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records in 2020.
The beginning of his prison sentence in 2022 prevented him from generating new income from touring and performances during that period. In October 2025, he was released to a halfway house.
