Fetty Wap

About

Fetty Wap is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from New Jersey. He rose to fame with his 2014 hit single "Trap Queen" and his self-titled debut album, both of which became platinum certified. He is known for his blend of melodic rap and trap music, with lyrics often centered around relationships, money, and luxury.

Fetty Wap Timeline

1991

Fetty Wap is Born

On June 7, 1991, Fetty Wap was born in Paterson, New Jersey. His given name is Willie Maxwell II.

2014

"Trap Queen" is Released

Fetty Wap releases his breakout single "Trap Queen," which would become a commercial success and reach the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100.

2015

Debut Album is Released

Fetty Wap released his debut album, which features "Trap Queen," as well as other hit singles such as "My Way" and "679."

2016

Wins 2 Grammy Awards

Fetty Wap won two Grammy Awards for his single "Trap Queen," winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

2017

Second Album is Released

Fetty Wap released his second album titled “King Zoo”, featuring singles such as "There She Go", "Brand New", and "Birthday".

2018

Collaborates with French Montana

Fetty Wap collaborated with French Montana on the track "Aye Aye" which was included on French Montana's album "Jungle Rules".

2020

Releases Mixtapes and EPs

Fetty Wap released several mixtapes and EPs throughout 2020, including "You Know The Vibes" and "Trap & B".

5 Interesting Facts about Fetty Wap

1. Real Name is Willie Maxwell II

Fetty Wap's real name is Willie Maxwell II. He took the stage name Fetty Wap due to his love of money and the fact that he used to trap (sell drugs).

2. Lost His Left Eye at Age

Fetty Wap lost his left eye at age 2 due to congenital glaucoma. He wears a prosthetic eye which he often changes the color of.

3. Started Making Music at

Fetty Wap started making music at age 17, first releasing songs on SoundCloud in 2014. His first major hit was the song "Trap Queen" which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

4. Won a Grammy Award in

In 2016, Fetty Wap won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with his song "Trap Queen". This made him the first artist since 1998 to have their first three singles reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

5. Owns a Record Label

In 2015, Fetty Wap launched his own record label, RGF Productions. The label currently has several artists signed to it including Montana Buckz, Lil Reese and Shy Glizzy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fetty Wap birthday?

Fetty Wap is an American rapper born on June 7th, 1991 and is currently 32 years old. He is best known for his 2015 hit "Trap Queen" and his collaborations with other artists such as Post Malone and Drake. He continues to be a major influence in the rap music industry.

What is the Net Worth of Fetty Wap?

Fetty Wap has an estimated net worth of $8M. He has earned his wealth largely through his music career. He has achieved success through the sale of his albums and singles, as well as through the streaming of his songs. He has also earned money from tour performances, and endorsements from various brands.