Hip-Hop artist Fetty Wap, who became an instant household name after releasing his infectious hit “Trap Queen” in 2015, has secured an early prison release after spending around two and half years in lockup due to what the US Department of Justice called a “drug trafficking conspiracy.”
The record label 300 shared footage of the artist being welcomed with applause in a scene fans jokingly compared to Jennifer Hudson’s “Spirit Tunnel.”
The New Jersey native followed up his “Trap Queen” success with several more hits, including “679,” “My Way,” and “Again.”
He and five co-defendants were accused of distributing cocaine and other drugs, per the Justice Department’s report.
Upon his release, the rapper took to his Instagram Stories to share a quiet message of celebration, simply writing, “HOME.” TMZ says they were told by the Bureau of Prisons that the star was transferred to home confinement in Philadelphia yesterday, January 7. He will be fully released from oversight custody on November 8, 2026, and will be on probation for 5 years, per the story.
On December 29, Fetty shared a photo from behind bars, posing with two other men.
Fans Celebrate Fetty Wap’s Return Home
Fans showed their support on Fetty’s top pinned Instagram post, which is a snap of him driving a couple of years before fame. One wrote, “Welcome home, dog,” while another excitedly declared, “WELCOME BACK!”
“Trap is back,” said someone else, referencing the talent’s signature musical style.
What Happened to Fetty Wap’s Eye?
Fetty’s missing left eye is an unmissable part of his appearance, and he revealed what happened it in a decade-old interview with DJ Self. It turns out he counts himself lucky to still have the abilitiy to see after what he’s been through. Fetty explained, “What happened is, when I was little I got into an accident and it gave me congenital glaucoma in both of my eyes. The doctors saved one, so I was blessed to still have my vision. So that’s it. That’s the story. It’s real simple.”
He then joked, “Yeah, it’s nothing like I got shot in my eye,” before revealing he formerly had a prosthesis, but decided he didn’t want to wear it anymore. The Paterson, New Jersey native said, “When I was getting hot and the pictures were getting viral, people were like, ‘Who’s this guy with one eye?’ So I just let it build up. Everybody thinks because of where I’m from, I got shot.”
Welcome Fetty, my son was in a auto accident when he was 12 yrs old windshield busted and glass particles got to his left eye slid in half and had to be removed because of future infections could pass on the the right eye. He’s 55 yrs old now. Love your music 🎶.
That’s not why he lost his eye the accident cause congenital glaucoma in both of his eyes the doctors were able to save one
I thank God that your son is here and well 🙏❤️🩹. One thing I know for sure is God is good and he has more mind blowing blessings and great plans for your son. Remember this what I’m telling you because when it happens remember me and what I said and it’s coming very sooner than you know. Again when this huge blessing comes, REALLY ran
That’s not why he lost his eye the accident cause congenital glaucoma in both of his eyes the doctors were able to save one