Fetty Wap, the Rapper Found Guilty of Cocaine Trafficking, Released Early from Federal Prison
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from federal prison after serving just under two years of his six-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The 34-year-old singer's release was confirmed by the US Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on Friday, marking a significant development in his case.
In May 2023, Fetty Wap was sentenced by a New York court to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after being found guilty of the crime. However, he was moved out of a federal prison in Sandstone, Minnesota, on Wednesday, and transferred to community confinement under the BOP's Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office.
According to his publicist, Fetty Wap is now under home confinement, with a projected release date of November 8, later this year. In a statement shared with CNN, the rapper expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and fans for their support, saying he will focus on giving back through community initiatives and expanding access to education and vision care for at-risk young children.
Fetty Wap's publicist added that he has gained a deeper clarity around creating pathways for long-term success, particularly for at-risk youth. The rapper had been arrested in New York City in October 2021 and initially released on a $500,000 bond as he awaited trial. However, his bond was revoked in August 2022 after prosecutors accused him of violating the release conditions.
Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine earlier that month. His release is seen as a significant development in his case, marking a new chapter for the rapper as he moves forward with purpose and focuses on making a meaningful impact in his community.
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from federal prison after serving just under two years of his six-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The 34-year-old singer's release was confirmed by the US Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on Friday, marking a significant development in his case.
In May 2023, Fetty Wap was sentenced by a New York court to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after being found guilty of the crime. However, he was moved out of a federal prison in Sandstone, Minnesota, on Wednesday, and transferred to community confinement under the BOP's Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office.
According to his publicist, Fetty Wap is now under home confinement, with a projected release date of November 8, later this year. In a statement shared with CNN, the rapper expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and fans for their support, saying he will focus on giving back through community initiatives and expanding access to education and vision care for at-risk young children.
Fetty Wap's publicist added that he has gained a deeper clarity around creating pathways for long-term success, particularly for at-risk youth. The rapper had been arrested in New York City in October 2021 and initially released on a $500,000 bond as he awaited trial. However, his bond was revoked in August 2022 after prosecutors accused him of violating the release conditions.
Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine earlier that month. His release is seen as a significant development in his case, marking a new chapter for the rapper as he moves forward with purpose and focuses on making a meaningful impact in his community.
. Six years in the can seems like an eternity for someone who was only guilty of conspiracy, you know? He's got his music back, which is what matters most to him and us fans 
. I've been following this case from the start, and it's all about giving people a second chance. Now he's gonna focus on community initiatives – that's awesome! 
Education and vision care for at-risk young kids? That's some real change-making stuff right there 
. Maybe he'll turn his life around and make us all proud 
. I mean, six years is a long time for someone who made some mistakes. Hopefully, he'll use this chance to turn things around and make a difference 
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. On one hand, it's good that Fetty Wap has been given a second chance, and it's awesome that he's gonna focus on giving back to the community 
. On the other hand, I'm kinda disappointed that he only served two years of his six-year sentence 
. Like, what even is the point of having a system if people can just waltz out after serving half the time they were supposed to? It feels like it's all about getting them back in line instead of actually making sure they learn from their mistakes 
. Now let's see how he actually follows through on that promise 
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Give the guy a break, we've all been there 
Plus, now he gets to just come back into the spotlight with this whole "giving back" thing, and I'm worried it might be all about marketing and image control rather than actually making a real difference 
. Still, hey, at least he's taking responsibility for his actions and looking to help others in need 
... six years of prison can be like, super long and hard to deal with, especially when you're an artist and people are always expecting new music from u 
... but it sounds like he's using this time to reflect and think about how he can give back to the community 
, that's really inspiring... and I'm sure his fans are all rooting for him, they've been with him through thick and thin 
I'm glad he's getting to serve out the rest of his sentence under home confinement, it's gotta be way less stressful for him and his family than being locked up all day. And yay for community initiatives, that's some real positivity right there 
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Like that's gonna make up for what he did. I'm not buying it. He's still a convicted felon, no matter how many good vibes he spreads around town 
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