Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was having the breakout year 2021 with signing to Gucci Mane’s label 1017, the release of successful mixtape Shiesty Season. And hit collaboration with Lil Durk ‘Back In The Blood’ all in a short span of time. Despite his relative silence for the first half of his incarceration, Shiesty has updated his fans a couple of times on social media.
Just months later this dream start turned into a nightmare for 21 year old rapper. He got arrested on several charges of robbery, possessing firearms, and shooting. Today Pooh Shiesty has released a new freestyle titled ‘Federal Contraband’ which is recorded over a jail phone.
The new release is officially available on all streaming services, released independently by Pooh Shiesty through TuneCore. The five-minute-long freestyle includes plenty of notable lines from Shiesty. Where he speaks about Young Dolph’s passing, his feud with Kodak Black, and more.
Shiesty demanded a second chance in the middle of the freestyle “They tryna paint the picture of a menace/I need a second chance to get out”. He also gives a shoutout to Lil Durk while claiming he’s the real voice of the streets “Dumb love for my n****s Smurk but I’m the real voice of the street.” Later he proclaimed himself the king of Memphis “Only two kings out of Memphis, I know it’s just me and Elvis“.
He also assures fans that he will be coming home soon, offering a glimmer of hope. He also updated fans on Instagram to check out his new release. “Just drop det Federal Contraband(freestyle) on all platforms ….Go run it up from the Biggest” he said.
Check out the full track below and let us know what you think.