why did pooh shiesty go to jail

Pooh Shiesty went to jail because he pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge involving possessing firearms in furtherance of violent crimes and drug trafficking. The charges stemmed from incidents in 2020 and 2021, including a shooting during a drug deal in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, an assault at a Miami strip club, and a gunfire incident at a gas station. He was sentenced in April 2022 to 63 months (about five years and three months) in federal prison after negotiating a plea deal that reduced potential life imprisonment to a shorter term. Pooh Shiesty was released early from prison in October 2025 after serving nearly three years, credited for time served and good behavior.