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Biography

Willie Maxwell (born June 7, 1990), better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American rapper. A native of Paterson, New Jersey, he is best known for his 2014 hit single « Trap Queen », which peaked at number 2 on the United States Billboard Hot 100. He signed with 300 Entertainment in November 2014 and is set to release a self-titled mixtape in 2015.

Wille Maxwell was raised in a housing project in Paterson, New Jersey, and is of Haitian descent.

He began taking interest in music in 2013. Initially starting off as only a rapper, he later decided to start singing as well because he « wanted to do something different. » He was nicknamed « Fetty » because he was always known for getting money. « Wap » was added to the end of the name to perform under in tribute to his favorite rapper Gucci Mane.

Wap’s single was released in early 2014 titled « Trap Queen ». He made the song in February 2014, but it did not start to get recognition until mid-November 2014, and since it has become a gold record and has over 10 million plays on soundcloud. His debut mixtape, Fetty Wap: The Mixtape was originally set for release in February 2015 but was delayed because he continued making new songs.

On his records, Fetty Wap’s wobbly voice cuts through trap instrumentals and melodies, making his honest and aggressive lyrics a staple of Jersey’s rap scene. His likability comes from his influences, which are Gucci Mane and other trap innovators such as Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J and Project Pat.

His recently released a remix of his song « My Way » featuring Drake which was very well received by the audience and the media, calling it the song that will soundtrack our summer.

He started a promotional tour what will take him all across America during the summer of 2015

When he was a child, Wap developed glaucoma in both eyes. His doctors were unable to save his left eye, in which he currently wears an ocular prosthesis.