Fetty Wap Is Home From Prison Early After Serving Three Years
Written by b87fm on 01/08/2026
After serving three years in prison on a federal drug trafficking conspiracy charge, Fetty Wap is officially home.
The rapper, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released early after originally being sentenced to six years in 2023 by a federal court in Long Island, New York. His return marks a major moment for an artist whose meteoric rise once placed him at the center of hip-hop’s mainstream before legal trouble abruptly changed his trajectory.
In a statement shared with several media outlets following his release, the “My Way” rapper expressed gratitude to those who stood by him during his incarceration.
“I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support — it truly means everything to me,” Fetty said.
He made it clear that his focus moving forward extends beyond music. According to the statement, Fetty plans to lean into community work and advocacy through his foundation, with an emphasis on supporting at-risk youth.
“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,” the statement continued. “I’m committed to moving forward with purpose and making a meaningful impact where it matters most.”
Shortly after his release, Fetty also reemerged on social media. A video shared with The Shade Room shows him seated in a boardroom, calmly discussing plans to “make noise” in this next phase of his life. He later posted a single word — “Home” — to his Instagram Story, a quiet but powerful acknowledgment of his return.
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Fetty’s legal troubles began in 2021 when he was arrested at the Rolling Loud music festival in Queens, New York. Federal prosecutors charged him alongside five other individuals, including a New Jersey corrections officer, in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. According to the Department of Justice, the group distributed more than 100 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine across Long Island and New Jersey.
He pleaded guilty in 2022 and took responsibility for his actions at sentencing, telling the court, “Me being selfish in my pride put me in this position today.”
His release comes less than a year after he marked the 10-year anniversary of his self-titled debut album, Fetty Wap. Released in 2015, the project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced era-defining hits like “Trap Queen,” “My Way,” and “679,” signaling what many believed would be a long and dominant run in the industry.
Instead, Fetty’s journey over the past decade has been shaped by financial struggles, legal issues, domestic challenges, and devastating personal losses, including the death of his young daughter and the murder of his brother.
Now free, Fetty Wap appears focused on rebuilding, giving back, and redefining his legacy — not just as an artist, but as a man determined to move forward with intention.
