Fetty Wap Released From Prison Early After Serving Three Years in Drug Trafficking Case

Fetty Wap has been released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence, his rep tells Variety.

The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, also confirmed on social media that he was freed from incarceration. “Home,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.

In a statement shared with Variety, Fetty said, “I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support—it truly means everything to me. Right now, my focus is on giving back through my community initiatives and foundation, supporting at-risk young children by expanding access to education, early tech skills, and vision care for young kids and students so they can show up as their best selves. I’m committed to moving forward with purpose and making a meaningful impact where it matters most.”

The rapper was initially sentenced to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision back in May 2023 for his involvement in a drug trafficking ring where narcotics were shipped from the West Coast to be sold in New Jersey and Long Island.

He was initially arrested in October 2021 and pleaded guilty in August 2022, facing a minimum of five years in prison. He was serving his sentence at a low-security prison in Sandstone, Minnesota, and was scheduled for release this December.

Fetty is best known for his smash hits “Trap Queen” and “My Way,” among other hits. While incarcerated, he released the single “Forever (71943509)” in May 2025 and appeared as a guest on Doe Boy’s “Lil Sexy” the following month.