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Fetty Wap has addressed the rumors about his release from prison, debunking the false claims circulating on social media this week.
In May 2023, Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in helping run a drug ring out of Long Island. But this week, fans were speculating he was released early – which the New Jersey rapper soon cleared up.
In a post to his Instagram Story, Fetty reposted someone who appears to be a relative who wrote, “He’s not out yet. @fettywap1738 free you brother I love you!”
According to the Bureau of Prisons website, Fetty’s release date is March 13, 2027.
Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Prosecutors argued for a longer sentence by claiming that he had used his platform to “glamorize the drug trade” while making millions from his music after blowing up in 2015.
He was arrested on federal drug charges at New York’s Citi Field in October 2021 as he was gearing up to take the stage at New York’s Rolling Loud Festival.
After his arrest, the FBI recovered 16 kilograms of cocaine, 2 kilograms of heroin, fentanyl pills, two 9mm handguns, a rifle, a .45 caliber pistol, a .40 caliber pistol, ammunition and $1.5 million in cash.
Talking to XXL in November 2023, Fetty admitted that he should have taken his career more seriously.
“Some of the things I think about really is being home,” he told the publication. “I take accountability for everything I did. I don’t really be blaming nobody for nothing. It ain’t nobody else fault that I’m here.
“However it may have went down, whatever, like with the people and all that, basically, just not standing tall. But at the end of the day, that’s my fault for involving myself around people like that. And putting your trust in the people that’s not really real, that’s not really who they say they is. So, my whole thing is like, man, just stop fuckin’ with n-ggas, man. That’s how I feel.”
He added: “I just reflect on some of the shit I did in the last few years, how I feel like I coulda took music a lot more serious than I did. And like just keep it that route, instead of this route. I’m just grateful that I’m still here; I’m still breathing. I’m able to see some light at the end of the tunnel.”
He also acknowledged that even though he will be locked up for over half a decade, which will undoubtedly hinder his career, he’s still fortunate when compared to some of those around him.
“I’m around a lot of people that’s doing real lengthy sentences,” he explained. “Some of the dudes I be kickin’ it in here with, some dudes got 50 years and 30 years, some of them got life. One of my mans, who I was in Brooklyn MDC [a federal administrative detention facility that holds prisoners with pending cases] with, right now, he facing 120 years. And he just smiling every day. We just be kicking it with each other. I be telling him about all the music experience I have.
“I met a lot of genuine people in here. So, you know, they all like, ‘Yo, bro, when you get out, man, take that serious, man. Stop fuckin’ around with your blessings before you end up losing it for good.’ So, you know that’s one of the things that I reflect on — really taking music serious and going places.”
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Playboi Carti finally delivered on his promise to drop his anxiously awaited new album this morning. As reactions to MUSIC continue to roll in, Kanye West took to X to share his thoughts, making it clear that he's a big fan of it so far. It looks like he's not impressed by every element of the project, however. He took issue with Kendrick Lamar's contributions in particular.
The Compton rapper is featured on three songs, but according to Ye, he would've preferred if he wasn't on the album at all. "I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC," he revealed. "HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM." Unsurprisingly, his remarks have earned mixed reactions from social media users. Recently, president of Top Dawg Entertainment Terrence "Punch" Henderson even hopped on X with a response. "Aye… What’s up with this Kanye West n***a??" he asked simply.
This is far from the first time Ye has raised eyebrows in recent weeks. In February, he went on a wildly offensive rant on X. He praised Adolf Hitler, called for Diddy to be released from prison, dissed the late Virgil Abloh, and much more. The Yeezy founder also made various comments about both Kendrick and Drake last month, which left social media users somewhat confused. At first, he praised the "Not Like Us" performer for his Super Bowl Halftime Show and for defeating Drake in their viral lyrical battle. “He took down my nemesis for me," he declared.
Just a few days later, he praised Drake's album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. "Gimme a hug is incredible," he said. "Sheeeeeeesh." Earlier this month, he even said he wants Drizzy to speak at his funeral. As for who else is featured on Playboi Carti's new album, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Future, Young Thug, and many more make appearances.
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