Fetty Wap Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges: Report

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He reportedly admitted his involvement in court while confirming his plea deal.

An update has been given on the case against Fetty Wap after a string of run-ins with the law. In October 2021, Fetty was reportedly scheduled to perform at Rolling Loud, but instead, the "Trap Queen" icon was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons charges. It was alleged that Fetty Wap was a part of a grand scheme to funnel drugs in and out of the New York City area, including heroin, crack cocaine, and fentanyl.

We previously reportedly at the end of last year that the rapper's trial was pushed back as plea negotiations were set in motion, and today (August 22), Fetty and his team have reportedly made a decision.

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According to ABC News and The Associated Press, Fetty Wap has pleaded guilty "to a conspiracy drug charge that carries a mandatory five-year prison sentence." This comes weeks after the rapper's bond was revoked reportedly in connection to him allegedly threatening a man while on FaceTime.

"He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances, the top charge in an indictment against him. It carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison while federal sentencing guidelines are likely to recommend additional years in prison."

The New York Post added that during the hearing, Fetty reportedly admitted to helping co-conspirators distribute cocaine. His attorney also clarified that Fetty Wap was not cooperating with the authorities.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.