Fetty Wap, the renowned American rapper whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, has been handed a significant blow as he has been sentenced to six years behind bars for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. The ruling came from a federal court in Central Islip, following his arrest in October 2021, as reported by the New York Times.

Last August, Fetty Wap entered a guilty plea on the main charge of conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances, with a specific focus on cocaine. His attorney, Elizabeth Macedonio, shed light on the rapper’s situation, emphasizing that he had been providing support for his relatives and children and needed financial resources, especially after the devastating impact of the pandemic on the live entertainment industry.

Expressing remorse for the communities and families affected by drug use, the 31-year-old artist candidly admitted, “I only ever wanted to help my family. I never asked myself if it was all-the-way right.” The statement reflects his genuine intentions, albeit clouded by the questionable means he resorted to.

However, the presiding judge, Joanna Seybert, expressed her disappointment in Fetty Wap for engaging in drug trafficking despite triumphing over challenges in his background. She lamented, “Despite your background and all you overcame, you threw it all away,” highlighting the squandered opportunities and potential he possessed.

Prosecutors had sought a lengthier prison term for the rapper, arguing that his fame had been utilized to glamorize the drug trade. Furthermore, he faced accusations of being a member of a criminal organization responsible for the distribution of various drugs throughout Long Island and New Jersey.