Pooh Shiesty Earns RIAA Gold for "50 Shots"

Pooh Shiesty's track "50 Shots" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 30, 2025, recognizing 500,000 certified units in the United States. Released on February 5, 2021, "50 Shots" is featured on the rapper's debut studio album, Shiesty Season, issued by 1017 Global and Atlantic Records.

Born Lontrell Williams in Memphis, Tennessee, Pooh Shiesty grew up in a musical household, as his father was a rapper and label founder. He began rapping in high school and gained significant independent traction with his 2019 track "Shiesty Summer," which accumulated millions of streams and video views. This success caught the attention of Southern rap figurehead Gucci Mane, who signed Shiesty to his 1017 label imprint in 2020. Shiesty was subsequently featured on the label's compilation Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer and released a series of successful singles, including the multi-platinum hit "Back in Blood" featuring Lil Durk.

The album Shiesty Season marked a major commercial breakthrough for Pooh Shiesty, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The project included collaborations with artists such as 21 Savage, Foogiano, and Gucci Mane. A deluxe version of the album, titled Shiesty Season: Certified, was released in April 2022, adding ten new tracks to the original release.