Rapper Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, has been released from federal prison to home confinement after serving over half of his six-year sentence for drug trafficking. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed his transfer from FCI Sandstone in Minnesota to community confinement under the Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office. (washingtonpost.com)
Fetty Wap was initially arrested in October 2021 and pleaded guilty in August 2022 to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. He was sentenced in May 2023 to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a scheme that trafficked over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine from the West Coast to Long Island and New Jersey. (washingtonpost.com)
In August 2022, his bail was revoked after he allegedly threatened someone, leading to his detention until sentencing. The Bureau of Prisons did not specify the reasons for his early release. (washingtonpost.com)
In a statement, Fetty Wap expressed gratitude to his supporters and outlined plans to focus on community initiatives, particularly aiding at-risk youth through education, technology training, and vision care. (washingtonpost.com)
Fetty Wap rose to fame with his 2015 hit "Trap Queen," which reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut album produced additional hits like "My Way" and "679." While incarcerated, he released the single "Forever (71943509)" in May 2025 and collaborated with Doe Boy on "Lil Sexy" in June 2025. (yahoo.com)