> At a Glance
> – Rapper Fetty Wap (Willie Maxwell) released from federal prison to home confinement
> – Served just over half of a six-year sentence for trafficking heroin, fentanyl, and crack
> – Transferred from Minnesota facility to bureau oversight in Philadelphia
> – Why it matters: Early release highlights potential sentence-reduction programs amid ongoing federal prison reform debates
Grammy-nominated rapper Fetty Wap is back in New Jersey under home confinement after the Bureau of Prisons approved his transfer from federal custody.
The Release
Federal records show the Trap Queen artist left Federal Correctional Institution Sandstone on Wednesday. He will finish the remainder of his term under community supervision managed by the bureau’s Philadelphia office; officials gave no reason for the early move.
Publicist Abesi Manyando confirmed Maxwell is now in New Jersey and issued a thank-you message on his behalf:
> “Right now, my focus is on giving back through my community initiatives and foundation, supporting at-risk young children by expanding access to education, early tech skills, and vision care for young kids and students so they can show up as their best selves. I’m committed to moving forward with purpose and making a meaningful impact where it matters most.”
Case Timeline
Key dates in the rapper’s legal journey:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial arrest | October 2021 |
| Bail revoked | August 2022 |
| Guilty plea | August 2022 |
| Sentencing | May 2023 |
| Prison release | October 2024 |
Prosecutors said Maxwell and five co-defendants shipped more than 100 kg of narcotics from the West Coast to Long Island between June 2019 and June 2020, using the U.S. Postal Service and vehicles with hidden compartments before distributing the drugs in New York and New Jersey.
Key Takeaways
- Fetty Wap served roughly 38 months of a 72-month sentence
- No official word on eligibility for earned-time credits or other early-release programs
- Plans to focus on youth-oriented charity work while completing his sentence
- Case remains one of the highest-profile federal drug convictions of a platinum-selling artist
Federal authorities will monitor Maxwell until his full term expires or a court ends supervision.
