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Fetty Wap Biography

Birth Name:Willie Maxwell

Birth Place:Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was chosen as part of the XXL magazine 2015 Freshman Class
  • His debut single "Trap Queen" reached No․ 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2015
  • Lost his right eye after suffering from congenital glaucoma at a young age
  • Quote: "[on having a viral hit] "This ․․․ doesn't happen to people where I'm from․ A lot of people don't get the opportunity, so I'ma be a superstar until my star don't burn no more․""
  • Rapper who made a name for himself with his 2014 hit single "Trap Queen․"
  • Uses the name "Wap" in honor of his favorite rapper Gucci Mane, who is referred to as Guwop
  • Shot the video for his song "Wake Up" at his former high school