Rapper Fetty Wap released early from federal prison - ABC7
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from a federal jail, almost three years after he was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
abc7.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell II, was released from federal prison in early January 2026 and moved to home confinement, with supervised release continuing through November 2026.[3][8]
- Reports indicate he served roughly three years of his six-year sentence for a drug-trafficking conviction and is under conditions such as drug testing and restricted financial activity during home confinement.[5][8][3]
- Several outlets confirmed the shift from prison to home confinement and outlined typical terms, including testing and travel/financial restrictions as part of federal supervision.[2][9][3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from a specific outlet or summarize state, federal, or probation-related conditions in more detail. Please tell me which angle you prefer (e.g., timeline, legal terms, or impact on his career).
Citations:
- Fetty Wap released from federal prison early (LA Times)[1]
- Fetty Wap released early from federal prison (ABC7)[2]
- Fetty Wap released from prison early (US News)[3]
- Fetty Wap officially released from prison (HOT 97)[4]
- Fetty Wap released from prison early after serving three years (Variety)[5]
- Fetty Wap released from prison three years early (Independent)[7]
- Fetty Wap released from prison early after three years (People)[8]
- Fetty Wap transferred to home confinement (BET)[9]