Willie Junior Maxwell II, better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American rapper, singer, and composer. He rose to prominence after his debut single "Trap Queen" reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015. This helped Maxwell secure a record deal with 300 Entertainment, and eventually Atlantic Records. He subsequently released two Top 10 singles in the U.S., "679" and "My Way". Fetty Wap's eponymously titled debut album was released in September 2015 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Birth name: | Willie Junior Maxwell II |
Born: | June 07, 1991, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres: | Hip hop, R&B, trap, pop |
Occupation(s): | Rapper, singer, composer |
Years active: | 2013–present |
Labels: | RGF, 300, Atlantic |
Associated acts: | Remy Boyz, French Montana, PnB Rock, Trouble, 6ix9ine |
Twitter: | Fetty Wap's Twitter profile |
Instagram: | Fetty Wap's Instagram profile |
Facebook: | Fetty Wap's Facebook profile |
Youtube: | Fetty Wap's Youtube channel |
IMDb: | Fetty Wap's IMDb |
Spotify: | Fetty Wap's Spotify |
SoundCloud: | Fetty Wap's SoundCloud |
iTunes: | Fetty Wap's iTunes |
About Fetty Wap
Rap artist who gained fame with his single "Trap Queen," which debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He is also a part of the Remy Boyz 1738 with Montana Bucks and P Dice.
Before Fame
His music is inspired by artists such as Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy.
Achievement
He was signed by 300 Entertainment in 2014.
Family Life
His real name is Willie Maxwell and he is from Paterson, New Jersey. He has seven children from various relationships, including Zaviera, Aydin, Khari, Amani, Alaiya and Lauren. He was in an on-off relationship with Love & Hip Hop star Alexis Sky.
Associations
He was booked on the same bill as Dej Loaf, Rae Sremmurd, and Bobby Shmurda.
Information related to Fetty Wap
- Musicians with physical disabilities
- Musicians from Paterson, New Jersey
- Rappers from New Jersey
- Pop rappers
- Songwriters from New Jersey
- East Coast hip hop musicians
- American hip hop singers
- African-American songwriters