Fetty Wap Freed from Prison Early, Will Serve Rest of Sentence Under Home Confinement
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from a federal jail in Minnesota, nearly three years after he was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The 34-year-old singer, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was initially sentenced to six years in prison and five years of supervised release in May 2023.
However, Fetty Wap's release was made possible when he was transferred from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Sandstone to community confinement under the supervision of the Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office. As a result, the rapper is now serving his remaining sentence under home confinement.
According to federal authorities, Fetty Wap will be released on November 8 this year, although the exact date was not specified. The decision to release him early was reportedly made by the US Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
In a statement shared with CNN, Fetty Wap expressed his gratitude to his family and fans for their support during his time in prison. He stated that he is now focused on giving back to his community through various initiatives, including expanding access to education, early tech skills, and vision care for at-risk young children.
Fetty Wap's publicist, Abesi Manyando, described the rapper as being in a "focused, grounded place" with his priorities centered around family, fatherhood, music, and making a positive impact on his community. During his incarceration, Fetty Wap reportedly gained a deeper clarity about creating pathways for long-term success, particularly for at-risk youth.
The 34-year-old singer was initially arrested in New York City in October 2021 on charges of drug trafficking conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty and was released from custody on a $500,000 bond before his trial began. However, his bond was revoked in August 2022 after prosecutors accused him of violating the release conditions.
Fetty Wap later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, accepting responsibility for his actions during his time behind bars.
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from a federal jail in Minnesota, nearly three years after he was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The 34-year-old singer, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was initially sentenced to six years in prison and five years of supervised release in May 2023.
However, Fetty Wap's release was made possible when he was transferred from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Sandstone to community confinement under the supervision of the Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office. As a result, the rapper is now serving his remaining sentence under home confinement.
According to federal authorities, Fetty Wap will be released on November 8 this year, although the exact date was not specified. The decision to release him early was reportedly made by the US Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
In a statement shared with CNN, Fetty Wap expressed his gratitude to his family and fans for their support during his time in prison. He stated that he is now focused on giving back to his community through various initiatives, including expanding access to education, early tech skills, and vision care for at-risk young children.
Fetty Wap's publicist, Abesi Manyando, described the rapper as being in a "focused, grounded place" with his priorities centered around family, fatherhood, music, and making a positive impact on his community. During his incarceration, Fetty Wap reportedly gained a deeper clarity about creating pathways for long-term success, particularly for at-risk youth.
The 34-year-old singer was initially arrested in New York City in October 2021 on charges of drug trafficking conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty and was released from custody on a $500,000 bond before his trial began. However, his bond was revoked in August 2022 after prosecutors accused him of violating the release conditions.
Fetty Wap later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, accepting responsibility for his actions during his time behind bars.
after serving almost 3 years in prison... i feel bad for the dude, he's been through so much but now its time for him to focus on giving back to his community 
. expanding access to ed & tech skills & vision care for at-risk young kids is such a dope initiative, he's got my respect now 
. im glad he's in a good headspace & prioritizing family & music too 
he's been through so much and now he's focused on giving back 
his initiatives sound super cool, especially the one about vision care for at-risk kids 
gotta root for him in his endeavors 
he's been through so much in his life already and now he gets another shot at making it right 
it's awesome that he's thinking about giving back to his community now too 
expanding access to education and vision care for at-risk young kids could make such a huge difference in their lives 
. I guess you could say he got some real-life experience while he was serving his time 
But now that he's out, it'll be interesting to see if he can turn things around and make a real difference in his community 
doesn't seem like he learned his lesson from prison life 
all this talk about "giving back" but how about being a better role model first? 
... hope he can make good on those community initiatives tho 
. lets be real, hes made some mistakes in the past but we all learn from our errors 
. now that hes back home, lets support him in doin what hes passionate about - music & helpin out at-risk youth 
Fetty Wap's early release from prison is a great reminder that people can turn their lives around with hard work and determination. It's amazing how he's able to focus on giving back to his community now, especially through education and vision care for at-risk young children. His story is an inspiration to many, showing that it's never too late to make a positive change in our lives 
and it's literally just sitting there, looking all adorable and stuff... and the owner is trying to chop up veggies and the cat is just batting at them with its paw 
. like, isn't that kinda ironic? someone who's been in trouble with the law ends up wanting to help others who are struggling 
. It's good to hear he's focusing on giving back to his community now that he's free. Expanding access to education and vision care for at-risk youth is some real talk