Pooh Shiesty’s Comeback: New Music, Collaborations, and Life After Prison

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty is steadily rebuilding his career following his release from federal prison in October 2025. After serving three years of a five-year sentence stemming from a 2022 firearm conviction, the artist is back to releasing music and collaborating with other prominent figures in the hip-hop world.

Return to Music and “FDO”

Shiesty signaled his return in December 2025, telling Apple Music’s Ebro Darden that a new album was “on the way,” though he didn’t specify a release timeline. His last project, the commercially successful mixtape Shiesty Season, achieved double platinum certification.

In early January 2026, Shiesty released “FDO” (an acronym for “First Day Out”), which quickly gained traction, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart [Source: The Beat 95.1]. He described his time in prison as formative, stating to Billboard, “You gotta reckon about it, I was in jail more time than I was rapping… I’m five years older. Faster, smarter, sober [and] wiser.” [Source: The Beat 95.1]

Collaboration with GloRilla

Adding to the momentum, Shiesty was seen in the studio with fellow Memphis rapper GloRilla in early January, surrounded by stacks of $100 bills. [Source: The Beat 95.1] This collaboration sparked excitement among fans on social media. Even as a release date hasn’t been announced, the pair hinted at a forthcoming track.

Shiesty spoke highly of GloRilla, describing her as “a little female version of me… She hard. I f**k with Glo tough.” [Source: The Beat 95.1]

Early Career and 2021 Spring Fest Performance

Pooh Shiesty first gained prominence with his 2021 mixtape, Shiesty Season. He performed at the 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11, 2021, alongside artists like G Herbo. [Source: Getty Images] [Source: Getty Images]

As of March 1, 2026, Pooh Shiesty continues to work on new music, with a full album anticipated in the future.