> At a Glance
> – Rapper Fetty Wap moved from federal prison to home confinement
> – Served ~3 years of a 6-year trafficking sentence
> – Released from FCI Sandstone, Minnesota, now in New Jersey
> – Why it matters: Early release spotlights federal early-release programs for non-violent offenders
Fetty Wap is back in New Jersey under home confinement after the Bureau of Prisons approved his transfer halfway through a six-year sentence for running a coast-to-coast drug ring.
From Chart-Topper to Inmate
The “Trap Queen” hit-maker, legally Willie Maxwell, walked out of FCI Sandstone on Wednesday and into community supervision managed by the Philadelphia Residential Reentry Office.
- Arrested October 2021
- Pleaded guilty August 2022
- Sentenced May 2023
Authorities never disclosed which early-release program, if any, cut his time behind bars.
The Drug Ring That Landed Him Behind Bars
Federal prosecutors said Maxwell and five others shipped 100+ kg of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine from the West Coast to Long Island between June 2019 and June 2020, hiding product in vehicles and USPS parcels for redistribution across Long Island and New Jersey.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indictment | 2021 |
| Bail revoked | August 2022 |
| Sentencing | May 2023 |
| Prison release | This week |
A judge revoked his $500,000 bail after claims he threatened a man while awaiting trial.
What He Says He’ll Do Next
Maxwell issued a statement through publicist Abesi Manyando:
> “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.”
Key Takeaways
- Fetty Wap served roughly 50% of his six-year sentence
- Bureau of Prisons transferred him to home confinement without explaining why
- Prosecutors linked the ring to multi-kilogram opioid and cocaine sales
- The rapper plans youth-focused philanthropy while finishing his sentence in New Jersey
His release cuts the latest chapter in a federal case that began with a flashy music video lifestyle and ended with a lengthy prison term.
