Fetty Wap was sentenced Wednesday to six years behind bars in a federal drug case on Long Island.
The "Trap Queen" rapper and Paterson, New Jersey, native whose real name is William Junior Maxwell II, pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine. The charge carried a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.
Maxwell apologized for his actions and told the judge, "Me being selfish in my pride put me in this position today." His lawyers had suggested he turned to selling drugs because of financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. He and several others were accused of driving to Long Island and buying cocaine by the kilogram and then"The fact that we arrested a chart-topping rap artist and a corrections officer as part of the conspiracy illustrates just how vile the drug trade has become," the FBI's Michael Driscoll had said in 2021.Prosecutors said the scheme involved using the U.S.
"This is a sad day,"' defense attorney Elizabeth Macedonio said. "This is a kid from Paterson, New Jersey who made it out."Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Caffarone said the prosecution was not about Maxwell's fame as a performer.Judge Joanna Seybert told Maxwell, "You've got a lot going for you. See if you can put it together."
Maxwell rose to prominence after his debut single, the melodic but grungy "Trap Queen," reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015. The song talks about a lover having your back - even if that means helping you cook and sell drugs.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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