Rapper Fetty Wap Officially Released from Federal Prison, Ready to Serve Strict Supervision

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Renowned rapper Fetty Wap, best known for his hit "Trap Queen," has officially been released from federal prison.

This release marks a new chapter in his life after serving part of his six-year sentence.

He was released on January 8, 2026, ending his lengthy incarceration.

Previously, Fetty Wap was transferred to house arrest in Philadelphia on January 7, 2026, as a first step toward full release.

Full release from supervision is scheduled for November 8, 2026, indicating that his journey to freedom continues.

Fetty Wap's arrest and sentencing stemmed from drug-related charges that derailed his career in October 2021.

Now, after more than three years behind bars, he faces five years of strict supervision.

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Rapper Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was officially released from federal prison on January 8, 2026.

This release came after he had served more than three years of his six-year sentence.

His release schedule was initially changed several times, from March 2027 to December 2026, before finally being accelerated.

Prior to his full release, Fetty Wap was transferred to house arrest in Philadelphia on January 7, 2026.

He served his sentence at FCI Sandstone, a low-security facility located in Sandstone, Minnesota, before being transferred.

Upon release, Fetty Wap will enter a five-year period of strict supervision, requiring him to comply with various guidelines.

He will also be required to regularly report all income and tax records to the U.S. Department of Probation.

During this period of supervision, the rapper is also not permitted to consume alcohol or other intoxicants unless prescribed by a licensed physician.

Full release from supervision is scheduled for November 8, 2026, marking the end of the intensive supervision period.

Fetty Wap's legal journey began in October 2021 when he was arrested at Citi Field in Queens, New York, shortly before his performance at the Rolling Loud Festival.

Federal prosecutors charged him with conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances.

The drug trafficking operation involving the rapper was massive, involving the movement of over 100 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine.

These controlled substances were moved from the West Coast to Long Island and New Jersey between June 2019 and June 2020.

In August 2022, Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, specifically 500 grams or more.

This guilty plea was part of a plea deal that helped him avoid a potential life sentence on other, more serious charges.

On May 24, 2023, he was sentenced to six years in prison, or 72 months, plus five years of post-release supervision.

He was previously detained again in August 2022 after his $500,000 bail was revoked for allegedly threatening a man with a firearm.

Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, on June 7, 1991, in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, is now 34 years old.

He is known as a rapper, singer, and songwriter who has been active since 2013. His career skyrocketed thanks to his debut single, "Trap Queen," released in early 2014.

"Trap Queen" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015, making him one of the most prominent rappers at the time.

He also received two Grammy Award nominations and won "Best New Artist" at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

He also won "Top New Artist" at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

Fetty Wap's musical style is known for its unique blend of singing and rapping melodies, with lighthearted lyrics and bouncy production.

He often uses catchphrases like "1738!" and Auto-Tune pitch correction effects in his work.

A prominent physical feature is his left eye, which uses an ocular prosthesis due to congenital glaucoma.

During his incarceration, Fetty Wap remained productive, releasing the song "Forever (71943509)" in May 2025, the number of which refers to his prison registration.

He also released the album "King Zoo" in 2023, which featured the viral hit "Sweet Yamz."

His personal life includes being a father of six or seven children and being married to Leandra Gonzalez.