Fetty Wap
American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his melodic trap style and breakout hit 'Trap Queen'.Fetty Wap rose to fame in 2014 with his viral single 'Trap Queen,' which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he signed with 300 Entertainment and released his self-titled debut album in 2015, featuring four top-10 singles. His signature sound blends Auto-Tuned vocals with catchy hooks, contributing to the mainstream popularity of trap music in the mid-2010s.
- He wears a prosthetic left eye due to congenital glaucoma, which he lost as a child. His stage name combines 'Fetty' (slang for 'money') and 'Wap' (inspired by Gucci Mane's nickname 'Guwop').
- In 2022, he was sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin. He pleaded guilty to using interstate communications to facilitate drug trafficking.
- Despite his legal troubles, he maintained a loyal fan base; his 2015 debut album went platinum and he collaborated with artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Sia.