Fetty Wap released early from federal prison and moved to Philadelphia re-entry office

Fetty Wap, the New Jersey rapper who was sentenced in 2023 to six years in federal prison for trafficking narcotics, has been released nearly three years early and transferred on Thursday to a Residential Re-entry Management Office in Philadelphia, according to the website of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

He pleaded guilty in August 2022 to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. It was unclear why the rapper had been released early, and representatives for Fetty Wap and the Federal Bureau of Prisons did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In a social-media post on Friday, Fetty Wap, 34, thanked his family, friends and fans for “the love, prayers, and continued support” and said he was “committed to moving forward with purpose and making a meaningful impact where it matters most.” Speaking with “The Breakfast Club” radio show, he said that prison had “made me understand the value of freedom,” adding, “I don’t think a lot of people understand how blessed they are to just wake up and do whatever they want to do.” Fetty Wap, who lost sight in his left eye because of congenital glaucoma, rose to fame in 2015 with “Trap Queen,” which reached No.

2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations.

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