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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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Johnny Marr has released his latest song, ‘It’s Time’, which finds the musician confronting “assholes with dodgy views”. Listen to it below.
The single provides another preview of Marr’s forthcoming fifth solo record, ‘The Age Of Everything’, which arrives on October 2. He has already introduced the project through ‘Spin’ and ‘Ophelia’.
On ‘It’s Time’, Marr addresses corruption and cynicism while holding on to a sense of hope. Discussing its meaning, he said: “‘It’s Time’ is my way of singing about some worldly issues but finding defiance in idealism.”
“I wanted a lyric that matched the exuberance of the music but is actually about resisting cynicism and corruption: ‘Everybody ain’t making it, change the weather and breaking it. Mobilise to know the truth. Open eyes to know the truth.’ I guess it’s about the assholes with dodgy views,” he added.
The accompanying video was captured earlier this year during the largest headline concert of Marr’s solo career. Filming took place at his sold out homecoming performance at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester. Watch it below.
‘The Age Of Everything’ follows Marr’s 2022 release ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1–4’. In its four star review, NME described that project as “a soulful record fuelled by fresh ideas”.
Marr also issued a concert album titled ‘Look Out Live!’ last year. The 22 song collection was recorded at London’s Eventim Apollo during his 2024 ‘Spirit Power’ tour.
More recently, Marr appeared on Gorillaz album ‘The Mountain’ and joined the group onstage in London last September. He also participated in the celebrity filled ‘Help(2)’ benefit album for War Child. In 2023, Marr put out a career spanning compilation, which included the previously unreleased song ‘Somewhere’.
Elsewhere, Morrissey and Marr recently contributed to a rare new seven inch pressing by The Smiths for an upcoming Rough Trade collection.
The famous independent London label will issue the second instalment of its newly manufactured classic singles series, ‘Rough Trade 45s: Volume 2’, on October 30. The collection will contain music from The Fall, Aztec Camera, Mazzy Star, Scritti Politti, Robert Wyatt and additional artists. Only 1,000 copies will be available when it arrives on October 30. Place an advance order here.
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