Fetty Wap, born Willie Maxwell II, is an American rapper and singer from Paterson, New Jersey, who emerged in the mid-2010s. He is associated with mainstream hip hop and trap-influenced R&B, known for melodic, sing-song delivery, heavy use of auto-tune, and catchy, hook-driven choruses. Fetty Wap first gained widespread recognition with the 2014–2015 hit single "Trap Queen" and subsequently released mixtapes and albums that blend street-oriented lyricism with pop-accessible melodies. His work is characterized by its emphasis on vocal melodicism, catchy refrains, and production rooted in contemporary urban beats.