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 32) 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	Federal Correctional Institution, Elkton
Website	fettywap.com
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Willie Junior Maxwell II (born June 7, 1991), known professionally as Fetty Wap, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He quickly rose to mainstream prominence in late 2014, after his single song "Trap Queen" was re-released as his debut single for 300 Entertainment, an imprint of Atlantic Records. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and was followed by the singles "679" (featuring Remy Boyz) and "My Way" (remixed featuring Drake), both of which saw similar chart success throughout 2015. The trio of hits—along with his single "Again"—preceded the release of Fetty Wap's eponymous debut studio album (2015), which peaked atop the Billboard 200 chart. During this time, he became distinctive for his melodic blending of singing and rapping, lighthearted lyricism, "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. In 2022, he was sentenced to six years in prison for trafficking illegal substances. 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.

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