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Reviewed on: April 28,2026
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Can You Really Put Money on a Celebrity Inmate's Books?

Can you really send rappers like Pooh Sheisty money?

Yes, if you have their inmate ID (52490-509) and the money transfer company (Western Union).
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer August 02,2022 · Send Inmate Money
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Yes, if you have their inmate ID (52490-509) and the money transfer company (Western Union). Whether it is a good use of your money is a different question. Celebrity inmates with significant careers and resources on the outside are rarely in need of commissary funds from fans. Their teams, family members, and label money typically keep their books covered. A letter or a postcard is probably a more meaningful gesture and costs far less.

If you genuinely want to support an incarcerated person who actually needs it, the money would go considerably further for someone without a recording contract waiting on the other side of their release date.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: August 02,2022
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.