MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 8, 2026 – Rapper Fetty Wap is out of prison, but his freedom isn’t complete-the “Trap Queen” artist will remain on home confinement until November 2026, according to Bureau of Prisons records.
Home confinement Awaits Following drug Trafficking Sentence
The New Jersey rapper began his community confinement Wednesday after serving over three years of a 72-month sentence.
- Fetty Wap was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Sandstone, Minnesota, on Wednesday.
- He will complete his sentence under the supervision of the Bureau of Prisons Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office.
- Federal records indicate his home confinement will end on Nov. 6, 2026.
- The rapper expressed gratitude to supporters and outlined plans for community initiatives.
News of wap’s release surfaced Thursday after a video circulated showing him at his record label, 300 Entertainment. CNN reported that the artist, born Willie Maxwell, was released from federal custody and transitioned to community confinement. This arrangement places him under the oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Philadelphia Residential Reentry Management Office.
What was Fetty Wap convicted of? Fetty wap was sentenced to 72 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. The charges stemmed from a multi-state drug trafficking operation. He was arrested in October 2021 and cooperated with authorities, leading to the convictions of several co-defendants. The operation involved transporting large quantities of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine across state lines.
In a statement, Wap thanked his family, friends, and fans for their support. “I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support-it truly means everything to me,” he said. He also shared his focus on giving back to the community through initiatives supporting at-risk young children, emphasizing access to education, technology skills, and vision care.
“I’m committed to moving forward with purpose and making a meaningful impact where it matters most,” Wap added. He plans to launch a foundation focused on youth development, aiming to provide opportunities for underprivileged children in his home state of New Jersey and beyond.His release marks a turning point after a period of legal trouble and incarceration.
Fetty Wap’s most recent album, King Zoo, was released in 2023. He is expected to resume his music career following the completion of his home confinement, though details regarding future projects remain unconfirmed.
