> At a Glance
> – Fetty Wap (Willie Maxwell II) released from federal prison on Jan. 8
> – Served over 3 years of a 6-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute drugs
> – Now in home confinement in Philadelphia until full release on Nov. 8
> – Why it matters: Marks a major turn in the rapper’s legal saga and signals his push toward community work and redemption
Fetty Wap, the platinum-selling rapper behind Trap Queen, is out of federal prison and into home confinement after serving more than half of a six-year drug sentence. His release signals both the close of a high-profile federal case and the start of a closely monitored re-entry plan.
Early Release and Home Confinement
Maxwell, 34, left FCI Sandstone in Minnesota and was transferred to a Philadelphia residence, according to the Bureau of Prisons. He will remain under home confinement until his official custody term ends on Nov. 8.
Post-release conditions are strict:
- Mandatory drug tests
- No new bank accounts without federal approval
- Zero alcohol or unprescribed substances
- Five-year supervised release after custody ends
The Guilty Plea and Sentence
In August 2022 Maxwell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. A New York judge handed down the six-year sentence in May 2023.
> During sentencing he told the court, “Me being selfish in my pride put me in this position today,” according to the Associated Press.
Prosecutors pushed for a longer term, arguing he used his fame to glamorize drug trafficking to impressionable fans.
Case Background
Federal agents arrested Maxwell in October 2021 as part of a six-person indictment. The group trafficked:
- 100+ kg of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack
- From June 2019 to June 2020
- Across Long Island and New Jersey
Authorities said the rapper acted as a “kilogram-level redistributor” for the network, which moved product from the West Coast using U.S. mail and vehicles with hidden compartments.
Life After Prison
In a statement to Billboard, Maxwell thanked supporters and outlined his next steps:
> “I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support – it truly means everything to me.”
He plans to focus on:
- Community initiatives through his foundation
- Educational programs for at-risk youth
- Tech skills and vision care access for students
On Instagram Stories he posted a single word: “HOME”.
Key Takeaways
- Fetty Wap served three-plus years of a six-year federal drug sentence
- He is on home confinement until Nov. 8, then faces five years of supervision
- His release hinges on strict probation rules, including drug testing and financial oversight
- The rapper says he will channel his energy into philanthropy and youth outreach
With chart-topping hits behind him and a criminal case now in the rear-view, Maxwell’s post-prison path will be watched by both fans and federal officers.
