Uncle Murda has publicly criticized Gucci Mane following the release of Gucci Mane’s track “Crash Dummy,” which addresses the legal situation involving Pooh Shiesty. The criticism came during Uncle Murda’s appearance on The Real Report podcast, where he questioned Gucci Mane’s authenticity and street credibility in light of the allegations surrounding Pooh Shiesty’s case.
According to verified reports, Pooh Shiesty was arrested in April 2022 on firearm conspiracy charges and sentenced to five years in prison. He was released in October 2025 due to good behavior, as confirmed by multiple sources including Billboard’s timeline of his relationship with Gucci Mane. The arrest stemmed from an incident in Dallas in January 2021, where prosecutors allege Shiesty and associates attempted to exit his recording contract with 1017 Records through an armed confrontation.
Gucci Mane founded 1017 Records in 2007, and the label has been distributed by Atlantic Records as part of a partnership that includes artists such as Pooh Shiesty. The label’s official website lists Pooh Shiesty among its signed artists, confirming the business relationship between the rapper and Gucci Mane’s imprint.
During his podcast appearance, Uncle Murda expressed sympathy for Pooh Shiesty and other artists he believes were influenced by Gucci Mane, stating, “I feel bad for Pooh Shiesty and Big30, and all them n****s, and all them n****s that Gucci misled.” He further criticized Gucci Mane’s recent musical output, saying, “You can’t sound like a civilian after being a gangsta for 20-something years,” and concluded with a blunt assessment: “Get the f**k out of here, man. Gucci a sucka. That sh*t he did with some sucka sh*t.”
The track “Crash Dummy” by Gucci Mane includes lyrics that directly reference the situation, with the artist rapping, “Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy, and after all that, boy, you still signed to me. I walk in the room, you can feel the pressure building / N***a dapped me up there, whole time they plotting against me.” These lyrics have been widely interpreted as a response to the allegations and public discourse surrounding Pooh Shiesty’s legal case.
1017 Records, also known as The New 1017 Records, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has signed primarily Atlanta-based hip hop artists throughout its history. The label’s roster has included notable names such as Young Thug, Waka Flocka Flame, OJ da Juiceman, and Pooh Shiesty, among others, as documented in its official history and artist listings.
Uncle Murda, whose real name is Leonard Grant, is a Brooklyn-based rapper known for his candid commentary on hip-hop culture and industry dynamics. His critique of Gucci Mane adds to ongoing conversations within the hip-hop community about artist-label relationships, accountability, and the perception of authenticity in rap music.
The situation highlights the complexities of contractual disputes in the music industry, particularly when they intersect with legal allegations and public statements from artists. As of now, there are no further legal proceedings publicly scheduled related to the January 2021 Dallas incident involving Pooh Shiesty and associates.
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