Lontrell Denell Williams Jr., known professionally as Pooh Shiesty, is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. Born on November 8, 1999, he rose to mainstream attention with trap-driven tracks like “Back in Blood” and his debut project Shiesty Season.
Before Fame
Pooh Shiesty spent part of his youth in Texas before returning to Memphis ahead of high school. He began releasing music online in the late 2010s and gained wider attention with “Hell Night” featuring Big30 before signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records.
Trivia
Pooh Shiesty’s stage name comes from his childhood nickname “Mr. Pooh,” later paired with the slang word “shiesty” by his late brother. He grew up around Memphis rap and became one of the city’s breakout voices after the success of “Back in Blood.”
Family Life
Pooh Shiesty was raised in Memphis by his parents, Gladys Baines and Lontrell Williams Sr., who was also involved in music. His younger brother, Tarrance Henderson, was a rapper who died in 2021, and Pooh has helped support the child he left behind.
Controversies
Pooh Shiesty’s controversies center on major legal trouble. He previously pled guilty to a federal firearms-related conspiracy charge and served about three years in prison before being released in 2025. In 2026, he was again arrested in a federal case involving kidnapping and armed robbery allegations tied to a Dallas music studio incident.