Willie Junior Maxwell II, professionally known as Fetty Wap, was born on June 7, 1991. Fetty Wap is a multi-talented American artist, excelling in the fields of rap, singing, and songwriting. His breakthrough came with the 2014 hit ‘Trap Queen,’ which soared to number two on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. This success led him to sign with 300 Entertainment, a subdivision of Atlantic Records. Following this, Fetty Wap delivered more chart-topping singles in 2015 such as ‘679’ featuring Remy Boyz and ‘My Way’ featuring Drake, both making it to the top ten. His debut studio album ‘Fetty Wap’ in 2015 claimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart, consolidating his position in the music industry.
Fetty Wap’s music style is distinguished by his harmonious combination of both singing and rapping, coupled with upbeat and catchy beats, along with his trademark catchphrases like ‘1738!’ Throughout his career, he has continued to captivate audiences with hits like ‘Jimmy Choo,’ ‘Wake Up,’ and collaborations such as ‘All In My Head (Flex)’ with Fifth Harmony. Despite facing challenges, including a brief resurgence with the 2018 single ‘Keke’ featuring 6ix9ine and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fetty Wap’s talent has garnered him recognition. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and secured several accolades, including the 2016 titles of ‘Best New Artist’ at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and ‘Top New Artist’ at the Billboard Music Awards. However, in 2022, Fetty Wap encountered legal issues and was sentenced to a six-year prison term for involvement in illegal substance trafficking.