American rapper Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking scheme.

The scheme involved shipping narcotics from the West Coast and selling them in New Jersey and Long Island.

Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, a charge that carried a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.

The 31-year-old rapper, known for his hit song “Trap Queen,” expressed remorse in the courtroom, apologizing for the pain he caused to his community, family, and himself.

Judge Joanna Seybert criticized Fetty Wap for squandering his opportunities despite overcoming obstacles in his life.

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Prosecutors sought a longer sentence, citing Fetty Wap’s use of his fame to glamorize the drug trade. They highlighted his lyrics and music video depicting drug-related activities.

The drug trafficking organization he was involved with distributed significant quantities of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine across Long Island and New Jersey.

The group obtained the drugs from the West Coast, transported them using various methods, and distributed them to dealers in the targeted areas.

The investigation led to the recovery of cash, drugs, firearms, and ammunition. Several defendants have pleaded guilty in connection with the conspiracy, with one already sentenced to prison.