the government's response.

Federal prosecutors also argued the reason for Williams's solitary confinement is for his own protection after he admitted to ingesting fentanyl and to maintain normal facility operations after three other inmates tried to break into his location to get his autograph.

As for visitation rights, the government argued he gets the same amount of time as other federal detainees and hasn't even had a personal visitor since Aug. 27.

Gucci Mane Kidnapping and Robbery

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Rapper Pooh Shiesty performs onstage during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station on April 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The backstory:

Federal prosecutors allege Williams orchestrated a January meeting with Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Davis, at a Dallas recording studio. He and eight others allegedly robbed and kidnapped the Atlanta rapper and his associates at gunpoint.

Investigators claim Williams wanted to be released from his recording contract with Gucci Mane's label, The New 1017 Records.

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Defense attorneys have previously disputed the allegations, arguing investigators lacked key physical evidence tied to the alleged robbery and contract dispute.

Williams has remained in federal custody since his arrest. A federal judge ruled there was probable cause supporting the allegations and denied his release from jail pending trial.

What's next:

Williams and his eight co-defendants are expected to face trial in February.