Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap | |
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Fetty Wap in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Willie Junior Maxwell II |
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| Born | June 7, 1991 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Discography | Fetty Wap discography |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Formerly of | Remy Boyz |
| Spouse |
Leandra Gonzalez
(m. 2019; div. 2020) |
| Children | 6 |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated since October 6, 2022 |
| Convictions | Trafficking of 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine across Long Island and New Jersey (sentenced on May 24, 2023) |
| Criminal charge | |
| Penalty | 6 years (72 months) |
| Details | |
| States | New Jersey, New York |
Date apprehended | October 6, 2022 |
| Imprisoned at | Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone |
| Website | fettywap |
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Willie Junior Maxwell II (born June 7, 1991), better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He quickly rose to mainstream prominence after his 2014 song "Trap Queen" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with 300 Entertainment, an imprint of Atlantic Records. Two of his 2015 singles, "679" (featuring Remy Boyz) and "My Way" (remixed featuring Drake), peaked within the top ten of the chart; all three—as well as the top 40 single "Again"—preceded his eponymous debut studio album (2015), which peaked atop the Billboard 200. During this time, he became distinctive for his melodic blending of singing and rapping, lighthearted lyrics, "bouncy" production, and exclamation of various catchphrases such as "1738!"
In 2016, he saw moderate success with his follow-up singles "Jimmy Choo" and "Wake Up", and guest appeared on Fifth Harmony's single "All In My Head (Flex)." His 2018 single, "Keke" (with 6ix9ine and A Boogie wit da Hoodie) marked a brief resurgence and moderately entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Fetty Wap has received two Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, and won the 2016 awards for "Best New Artist" and "Top New Artist" by the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, respectively. In 2022, he was sentenced to six years in prison for trafficking illegal substances.