The entire American entertainment industry is shaken when rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., was officially released early from federal prison after serving only 3 years of a 5-year sentence for using a gun in an armed robbery. However, what has the public talking is not the rapper’s return, but the fierce reaction of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – a world-famous action star who rarely speaks out on social issues.
Shortly after the news of Pooh Shiesty’s early release from prison spread, Dwayne Johnson posted an angry post on social media, with harsh criticism:
“People like that are released only to hurt others. He should have paid enough for what he did. We are sending the wrong message to the younger generation by letting criminals go free too soon.”
This statement immediately caused a storm on social networks, attracting millions of interactions and controversies. One side supported The Rock, saying that he had spoken the truth that many people did not dare to speak. The other side said that Dwayne Johnson was being too harsh and unsympathetic to a young person who had just been given a second chance.
It is known that Pooh Shiesty – one of the rappers who was once very famous in the hip-hop community – was arrested in 2021 after participating in a shooting in Florida. The federal court sentenced him to 5 years in prison, but because of his good behavior during the rehabilitation process and an agreement with the authorities, he was released 2 years earlier than expected.
What made Dwayne Johnson especially angry, according to many analysts, is that the actor always expressed a tough stance on crime, especially cases related to gun violence. In previous speeches, he has said:
“There is no excuse for violence. If you do wrong, you have to take full responsibility – that’s fair.”
So, the early release of someone like Pooh Shiesty – who admitted to committing a crime – may have made The Rock feel that it was unfair to the victim and society.
Meanwhile, Pooh Shiesty’s fans welcomed the news of his release with warm congratulations. They said that everyone deserves a chance to make amends. “He paid the price, he changed, and now it’s time for him to return to music,” one fan wrote.
On the other hand, many supporters of Dwayne Johnson believe that the US legal system is becoming too lenient towards celebrities. One comment, which has attracted tens of thousands of likes, reads:
“If he were a normal person, would he have been released early? Or is it just because he is a famous rapper that he gets a light sentence?”
Although it was just a brief statement, Dwayne Johnson’s words have sparked a debate about justice, forgiveness and personal responsibility in modern society. Some observers believe that The Rock is not only expressing personal frustration, but also reflecting the concerns of many parents who see young people increasingly idolizing deviant role models in hip-hop culture.
Pooh Shiesty has yet to officially respond to Dwayne Johnson’s comments, but those close to him say the rapper “wants to prove that he has changed”. However, with a wave of strong criticism from the public, his path back will certainly not be easy.
And Dwayne Johnson – with a short but sharp statement – once again showed that he is not only a “hero on the screen”, but also a strong voice against the leniency of modern society.
