Fetty Wap has reportedly been released early from federal prison and placed on home confinement, nearly three years ahead of schedule, after serving time for his role in a drug trafficking ring. According to TMZ, the “Trap Queen” rapper, who was sentenced in May 2023 to six years, reemerged publicly on Thursday by appearing on The Shade Room to thank fans for their continued support as he begins the next chapter of his life under supervision.[1]
Federal Bureau of Prisons officials told TMZ that Fetty Wap was transferred on January 7 to home confinement in Philadelphia, where he will remain under strict conditions until his projected full release from federal custody on November 8, 2026.[1] The rapper, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, originally pleaded guilty in 2022 to a conspiracy charge related to distributing at least 500 grams of cocaine as part of a bicoastal drug trafficking operation, a case previously detailed in federal court documents and widely reported by outlets such as The New York Times and Associated Press.[1]
In his first post-release appearance, Fetty Wap used The Shade Room platform to express gratitude to supporters who stood by him throughout his incarceration, reportedly acknowledging the challenges of the past few years while signaling that he is focused on moving forward.[1] TMZ reports that as part of his supervised release terms, the 34-year-old artist must comply with drug testing, abstain from alcohol and other intoxicants unless prescribed, and obtain approval from federal authorities before opening any new bank accounts, while also keeping the U.S. Probation Department updated on his earnings and tax records.[1] These conditions align with standard federal supervision guidelines often imposed in narcotics conspiracy cases.
Fetty Wap’s early release marks a significant turning point for an artist who once dominated the charts with mid-2010s hits like “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “My Way,” and whose legal troubles abruptly slowed his momentum. His return to the public eye, coupled with his first direct message to fans, will likely reignite conversation about second chances and career comebacks in hip-hop, as observers watch to see whether he reestablishes himself musically while navigating the strict terms of his supervised freedom.[1]
