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On his promising solo debut, the Memphis rapper punches well above his weight class and firmly positions himself as the top dog of the New 1017.
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âBack in Bloodâ â Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil DurkVia SoundCloud
About a year ago, Pooh Shiesty was lying in bed when an Instagram DM from Gucci Mane popped up on his screen. He didnât believe it was real until he hopped out of bed and bolted to his dadâs house to show him the text. Shiesty wasnât flooding the streets with mixtapesâGucci had only heard one song of his: the Tay Keith-produced âMain Slime.â But here Gucci Mane was, reaching out with the intent to sign him to the New 1017.
Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records rapper Pooh Shiesty has proven he is not afraid of the repercussions or attention that comes with sending shots on wax, or in real life.
The Memphis native blew up in 2020, leaving a trail of debris littering his come-up path with notable moments that centered him in the midst of controversy and also cemented his burgeoning star power and early legacy. From features with Lil Baby and Lil Durk to alleged shootouts, Pooh Shiesty’s reputation precedes him and here’s why.
For starters, Pooh Shiesty’s profile got a major boost off the strength of news of his arrest in connection with a double shooting, as the result of a high-end drug and sneaker deal gone sour in Bay Harbor Island last year. Though the situation had lost some traction, Pooh’s name was brought back into the spotlight Tuesday (January 26), after footage of the shooting unfolding in broad daylight surfaced online.
Pooh Shiesty Tops Apple Music Pre-Add Chart with Shiesty Season
As Back in Blood climbs the RS 100, the Memphis native notches another chart success.
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Gucci Mane signee Pooh Shiesty had a big breakout moment in 2020, debuting on the Breakthrough 25 Chart last summer after being featured on
Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer. He went on to hit the Artists 500 Chart for the first time in September, and spent the fall climbing his way up to the top 200. But 2021 is shaping up to be the year he breaks into more mainstream success.
As the Memphis native enjoys the success of his first RS 100 hit “Back in Blood,” featuring Lil Durk, currently sits at Number 36 on the chart his upcoming debut mixtape