Fetty Wap

Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Willie Junior Maxwell II
Also known as	Harlem Fetty FettyWap1738
Born	(1991-06-07) June 7, 1991 (age 33) Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop trap pop rap R&B
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter
Discography	Fetty Wap discography
Years active	2013–present
Labels	RGF 300 Atlantic
Formerly of	Remy Boyz
Spouse	Leandra Gonzalez ​ ​ (m. 2019; div. 2020)​
Children	6[a]
Criminal information
Criminal status	Incarcerated since October 6, 2022
Conviction(s)	Trafficking of 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine across Long Island and New Jersey (sentenced on May 24, 2023)[1][2]
Criminal charge	Conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances (x1)
Penalty	6 years (72 months)
Details
State(s)	New Jersey, New York
Date apprehended	October 6, 2022
Imprisoned at	FCI Edgefield
Website	fettywap.com
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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!"^[3]

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.

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