Fetty Wap

Real Name
Willie Maxwell
Date of Birth
June 07, 1990 - Age 35
Hometown
Paterson, NJ
Label
indie
Social

Artist Bio fetty-wap

Fetty Wap, member of the 2015 XXL Freshman Class, exploded to superstardom with his massive hit “Trap Queen.” He followed it up with the catchy song “My Way,” remixed and blessed by Drake himself. The one-eyed rapper has shown no signs of slowing down, working with artists such as Gucci Mane, Cash Out, Baauer, Rich the Kid, 50 Cent, Jeremih, Sage the Gemini, Troy Ave, and more. He released his self-titled debut album on September 25, 2015.

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Facts

  • His song “Trap Queen” was released in February 2014 but did not blow up until mid-November of 2014.
  • Fetty Wap lost one of his eyes when he was younger due to glaucoma in both eyes; doctors were able to save his right eye but had to remove his left eye.
  • He gained the moniker “Fetty,” which is slang for money, because he was known to make money.