Willie Junior Maxwell II (born June 7, 1991), better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

He quickly rose to mainstream prominence after his 2014 song "Trap Queen" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with 300 Entertainment, an imprint of Atlantic Records.

During this time, he became distinctive for his melodic blending of singing and rapping, lighthearted lyrics, "bouncy" production, and exclamation of various catchphrases such as "1738!

His 2018 single, "Keke" (with 6ix9ine and A Boogie wit da Hoodie) marked a brief resurgence and moderately entered the Billboard Hot 100.

He was nicknamed "Fetty," and "Wap" was added to the end of the name to perform in tribute to Gucci Mane's alias, Guwop.

[8][9][10] Fetty Wap's commercial debut single, titled "Trap Queen", was released in early 2014.

[23] During the week of July 26 to August 1, 2015, the rapper matched Billboard marks by hip-hop prominent artists Eminem and Lil Wayne.

[31] On April 26, 2016, it was announced that Fetty Wap would be getting his own mobile racing game available on phone, tablet, and Apple TV starting on May 3.

[44] In October 2017, Fetty Wap featured in Cheat Codes' single "Feels Great" with CVBZ.

[51] On September 28, 2021, Fetty Wap previewed the song "Out The Hood" in an Instagram video with the caption "10/22 T.B.E", giving speculation of a single or mixtape release.

The album was released on October 22, 2021 through 300 Entertainment & RGF Productions, marking the return of Fetty Wap after several mixtapes and numerous legal issues.

[57] Fetty Wap usually wears the flag of Haiti in honor of a former girlfriend's late grandmother[58] and draws influences from Haitian culture.

"[58] On several occasions, Fetty Wap has also cited Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane as a major influence in his music.

[56][60] Over the years, Fetty Wap has been on the receiving end of multiple lawsuits including copyright infringement, defamation, property damage and assault.

He was subsequently charged with drunk driving, reckless endangerment, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, illegally changing lanes, and drag racing.

[63] On October 29, 2021, federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against Fetty Wap, charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances.

[66] On August 22, 2022, he pleaded guilty to his drug charges,[67] and, on May 24, 2023, Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison in New York.

Fetty Wap appeared on the third season on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, which documented his strained relationship with Masika.

[74] He also appeared on the ninth season of Love & Hip Hop: New York which documented his strained relationship with Skyy.