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Pooh Shiesty Released From Federal Prison Months Early

His early exit reflects federal sentence credits with supervision to follow.

Overview

  • Bureau of Prisons records show Lontrell “Pooh Shiesty” Williams is no longer in federal custody, with his team and attorney confirming his release this week.
  • He pleaded guilty in January 2022 to a firearms‑conspiracy charge tied to a 2020 Florida incident and received a 63‑month sentence in April 2022, previously projected to end in April 2026.
  • Multiple outlets report a transfer to a federally supervised halfway house, and documents cited by TMZ note conditions including drug testing and reporting to a probation officer.
  • Videos shared on social media depict a welcome‑home celebration with fellow Memphis artists Big30 and K Carbon, while Gucci Mane publicly welcomed him back.
  • Coverage attributes the early release to a mix of time served, good‑conduct credits and First Step Act provisions, though BOP has not detailed specifics.