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For those of us who see the 2010s as our era’s defining hip-hop generation, Fetty Wap remains one of the most cherished hitmakers who never quite reached the level of superstardom many expected. Unfortunately, his 2021 arrest for drug trafficking resulted in a six year prison sentence two years later. Now, the New Jersey artist has finally received some encouraging news about his situation.
According to a report from Us Weekly, officials have moved his release date up to December 8, 2026. This means Fetty will return home in time for the holiday season, which is uplifting when compared to his previous timeline. His expected release was originally set for March of 2027, then updated in September to January 8. The outlet confirmed on Friday (November 14) that the court shaved off another month from his sentence, although the reason behind the adjustment is not yet known.
Fetty Wap is being held in Minnesota at the low security FCI Sandstone facility. Once he leaves prison late next year, he will be required to serve five years of supervised release. Even though many fans hoped he would be freed sooner, this update still feels like a meaningful win for the thirty four year old in the long run.
Fetty Wap’s family has been advocating for leniency for some time. Back in April, his sister Divinity Maxwell Butts posted on Instagram with a message centered on redemption, responsibility, and the need for second chances. “My brother has taken responsibility and served over half his sentence for a nonviolent offense,” she wrote. “He is scheduled to be released in 2027, but justice should also mean mercy. His sentence should be commuted so he can come home to his family, his children, and his purpose. It’s time. #PardonFetty #SecondChanceMonth #BringHimHome – Divinity Maxwell Butts.”
Meanwhile, Fetty Wap’s prison photos sparked even more calls from fans urging for his release. With limited updates available aside from these occasional images, each photo becomes a reminder of how much supporters miss him.
Taking all of this into account, time will tell whether Fetty ends up securing an even earlier release related to his drug trafficking conviction. Still, looking at the broader picture, any positive step forward is something his fans and loved ones appreciate deeply.
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It is difficult to believe that five years have passed since DMX died, yet his impact continues to be felt through his family, close friends, and devoted fans. Recently, supporters and relatives came together in Yonkers, New York, to pay tribute to the late rapper. On Friday, June 12, he was officially honored with a street co naming, Earl "DMX" Simmons Way, though the ceremony briefly turned tense due to visible family disagreements.
A video that has been spreading online shows DMX's loved ones gathered on stage sharing remarks in his memory. During the moment when his eldest son, Xavier Simmons, stepped up to speak, he expressed that his mother, DMX's former wife of 15 years, Tashera Simmons, should have been present alongside them. Reports suggest that Tashera, along with some of Xavier's siblings, were not included on stage with the rest of the family. Xavier also directed criticism toward DMX's former partner and mother of his son Exodus, Desiree Lindstrom, accusing her of distancing Tashera from the rest of the family.
In footage shared by AllHipHop, Xavier can be heard saying, “There is absolutely no way that you will close this ceremony, and we will not hear from his original entire family.” He then called for Tashera and his siblings to join him on stage, emphasizing that his mother played a major role in pushing for the street renaming in honor of DMX. The atmosphere changed when he brought up Desiree, accusing her of intentionally keeping certain relatives away and telling her she "behaved dishonorably." The microphone was reportedly cut shortly after his remarks.
Following the event, Tashera addressed the situation on social media and supported her son's comments. “Did my son expose these devils? They’ve been exposed. Y’all know DMX. Y’all know Tashera," she said. "We built the DMX legacy together. There is no X without Tashera. The fact that they came to my hometown and did not want us to be recognized. I’mma let y’all sit with that one.”
Check out AllHipHop's video of the tense moment below, along with Tashera's follow-up message.
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