Fetty Wap went to prison for his role in a federal drug trafficking case, where he admitted to being part of a conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of cocaine and other controlled substances in the New York area. He has since been released early from prison and is currently serving the rest of his sentence on home confinement with supervised release conditions.

What he was charged with

Fetty Wap (real name Willie Junior Maxwell II) was charged in a federal case alongside several others for participating in a drug trafficking ring.

Prosecutors said the group distributed over 100 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine between 2019 and 2020 in New York and surrounding areas.

Guilty plea and sentence

  • In August 2022, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances, specifically 500 grams or more of cocaine.
  • In May 2023, a federal judge sentenced him to six years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

Prosecutors argued he used his fame to glamorize the drug trade and pushed for a tougher sentence because of the scale of the operation.

Why his bail was revoked

Before sentencing, Fetty Wap was initially out on bond but was taken back into custody after violating his release conditions.

Authorities said he threatened to kill a man during a FaceTime call while allegedly brandishing a firearm, which led to his bail being revoked in August 2022.

Is Fetty Wap still “in jail” now?

Technically, he is no longer in a traditional prison, but he has not fully completed his sentence.

  • He was moved out of federal prison after serving a bit more than three years of his six-year term.
  • He is now on home confinement (a form of custody) and is expected to remain under federal supervision until November 2026, with restrictions like mandatory drug tests and limits on opening new financial accounts.

Quick fact table

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Question Answer
Why was Fetty Wap in jail? Federal conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine and other drugs as part of a trafficking ring.
Original sentence Six years in federal prison plus five years of supervised release.
When did he plead guilty? August 2022, to a cocaine distribution conspiracy charge.
Current status (early 2026) Released from prison to home confinement with supervision until late 2026.
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