Hello guys, welcome to Netphantomclan! Today, we’re diving into one of the craziest financial disasters in hip-hop history—how Fetty Wap went from $22 MILLION in a year…to BROKE!
Bad spending? Bad deals? Legal troubles? You won’t believe how fast it all fell apart—so make sure you watch until the end!
Before the fame, before the money, he was Willie Junior Maxwell II, born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1991. And let me tell you, Paterson isn’t Hollywood—it’s a tough city, and Fetty had to hustle from a young age. Fetty Wap was born with congenital glaucoma, a rare eye disease that caused him to lose vision in both eyes as a baby. Doctors were able to save his right eye, but his left eye had to be removed when he was just six months old.
At age 12, he had reconstructive surgery and started wearing a prosthetic eye. But here’s what’s crazy—he later decided to stop wearing it because he didn’t want to look like everyone else.And THAT confidence? It became part of his legendary image.
Before music, Fetty was out here flipping clothes, selling whatever he could, just trying to make ends meet. But his life changed when he met Monty, the producer who helped him record his first songs.And THAT’S when he made the song that would change everything… In 2014, Fetty Wap dropped ‘Trap Queen’, a song about love, loyalty, and the hustle. And at first? Nobody cared. It was just another underground track. But then…
BOOM! By 2015, it was EVERYWHERE. Radio stations, clubs, even Beyoncé was vibing to it! And suddenly? Fetty Wap was a millionaire.
Fetty Wap went from BROKE to RICH almost overnight. And what did he do? He spent like crazy. He once said he bought 14 luxury cars in one year—but that was just the beginning!
Believe it or not, Fetty Wap bought 72 cars for his friends and family! That’s right—SEVENTY-TWO CARS! BMWs, Mercedes, Rolls Royces—if you knew him, chances were you got a car.
And it didn’t stop there. He also bought multiple apartments in cities like LA and Miami, throwing money at real estate like he was the next big mogul. But there was just one problem—he wasn’t making that much money anymore.
By 2018, the hits stopped coming, the money slowed down, but his spending? It NEVER stopped. He was still flying private, still covering massive bills, still living like he had $22 million rolling in every year. Here’s the thing—MILLIONS don’t last forever, especially when you spend like there’s no tomorrow. The industry moves FAST, and by 2018, Fetty’s career had cooled off. He was no longer selling out arenas, no longer topping the charts.But the problem? His spending never slowed down. His bank account was draining, and the IRS was right around the corner.
Then came the REAL trouble—the IRS! Fetty owed MILLIONS in unpaid taxes. And when you don’t pay Uncle Sam? He COMES for you. But that wasn’t even the worst of it. In May 2023, Fetty Wap was sentenced to SIX YEARS in federal prison for running drugs.Yes, you heard that right—from hip-hop superstar to convicted drug dealer.Authorities say he was moving large amounts of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl—and once he got caught? It was game over.
So here’s the BIG question—can Fetty Wap make a comeback? He still has a loyal fanbase, and in hip-hop, one viral song can change EVERYTHING.But with legal issues, financial struggles, and a changing rap game…it won’t be easy. What do you think? Is Fetty Wap DONE? Or will he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in rap history? Let me know in the comments! There you have it! The insane rise and fall of Fetty Wap! If you enjoyed this Article , don’t forget to share with your friends See you in the next one!
