Fetty Wap has been released from federal prison roughly three years early and is already reconnecting with fans as he begins his reentry back into the music world. According to TMZ, the New Jersey rapper, who was sentenced in May 2023 to six years for his role in a bi-coastal drug trafficking operation, was transferred this week from federal custody to home confinement in Philadelphia, where he will serve the remainder of his sentence under strict supervision.[1] The Bureau of Prisons reportedly confirmed that he is scheduled to be fully released from oversight on November 8, 2026.[1]
TMZ reports that Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, made his first public post-release appearance on Thursday when he pulled up to The Shade Room to personally thank fans for their continued support during his incarceration.[1] The 34-year-old reportedly expressed gratitude to supporters who stayed down throughout his case and sentencing, signaling that he is focused on a fresh start after serving a substantial portion of his time.[1] His early return comes after he pleaded guilty in 2022 to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances in connection with a ring that moved cocaine from the West Coast to Long Island and New Jersey.
According to court-related details cited by TMZ, Fetty Wap was originally taken into custody after being found with more than 500 grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash, a key factor in the federal case that ultimately led to his 2023 sentence.[1] As a condition of his early release, he will be under intense supervision for the next five years, including regular drug testing, a ban on alcohol or intoxicants unless prescribed, and strict financial monitoring that prevents him from opening new bank accounts without prior approval from federal authorities.[1] If deemed necessary by the court, he will also be required to participate in outpatient drug treatment and continue testing during and after any program.[1]
While detailed statements from Fetty Wap’s legal team have not yet been widely published, multiple outlets, including TMZ and prior federal court filings reported by major music and news publications, have documented his original six-year sentence and his recent transition to home confinement.[1] The early release marks a major turning point for the “Trap Queen” hitmaker, whose rapid rise in the mid-2010s was followed by legal setbacks and a significant pause in his career. As Fetty Wap settles into home confinement in Philadelphia, his public thanks to fans suggests he is preparing to reengage with the industry under the close watch of federal supervision, with his next moves likely to shape the next chapter of his legacy in hip-hop.
