Lontrell Denell Williams Jr., better known by his stage name Pooh Shiesty, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. His stage name was given to him by his late brother, who adapted his childhood nickname "Mr.
Memphis never stops producing rappers with that particular blend of menace and melodic instinct, and Pooh Shiesty arrived in 2020 as the latest proof. Signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records imprint, he built immediate momentum through the *Shiesty Season* mixtape before dropping the certified album of the same name in 2022, anchored by the street anthem "Back in Blood." His rapid ascent mirrors the label's knack for identifying talent that understands how to balance trap production with conversational, almost understated delivery—a Memphis tradition that connects him directly to the city's previous generation while keeping one eye on Gucci's Atlanta legacy. Though his solo catalog remains lean, Shiesty's placement within the 1017 orbit positioned him as part of hip-hop's ongoing Memphis resurgence.
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