Fetty Wap is done letting the world define him. Born Willie Junior Maxwell II, the RIAA Diamond-certified rapper from Paterson, N.J., dropped his fourth studio album Zavier on Friday, March 27 — and it is nothing short of a statement. Released via 300 Entertainment, the 17-track project lands just three months after he walked out of a federal prison in Minnesota, where he had served over three years of a six-year sentence on drug charges. The man the industry knows as Fetty Wap is stepping forward — but this time, he wants fans to meet Zavier.
The album title is not arbitrary. It is his family name, a deliberate and symbolic choice that signals a stripped-back, raw version of the artist the world first fell in love with back in 2015. He made that distinction clear in a promotional trailer released ahead of the drop — one that begins in black-and-white before bursting into color, much like the arc of the album itself.
Zavier Opens With Freedom and Purpose
Fetty wastes no time setting the tone. The project kicks off with Right Back To You, an uplifting banger that leans into the joy of reclaimed freedom. From there, Fetty pivots into R&B and jazz-influenced territory, showcasing a more nuanced and emotionally layered side of his artistry. The evolution feels earned — not forced.
The lead single White Roses is a jazz-infused standout, built on a steady bass line and intricate vocal syncopations. The track carries an intimate edge, with background vocals from Fetty’s own sisters, Divinity and Ymanie. An accompanying music video, helmed by filmmaker Edgar Esteves, premiered alongside the album.
A Star-Studded Lineup Backs the Comeback
Fetty did not arrive to his comeback alone. Zavier features an impressive roster of collaborators that spans rap’s full spectrum, reinforcing the album’s balance between commercial appeal and street authenticity while highlighting his ability to connect across different sounds and audiences
- Wiz Khalifa brings his signature laid-back flow
- Max B appears on the street rap banger BossDon
- G Herbo closes the album alongside Fetty on I Remember / Dear Zavier
- Tink, Honey Bxby, and Rob McCoy add melodic depth throughout
- Monty, Albee Al, Harrd Luck, and Oskama Esteban rep the Jersey roots hard on tracks like LYG and Real Ones
The breadth of features reflects where Fetty sits right now — connected, relevant, and hungry.
Fetty Wap Stays True to His Paterson Roots
Even as the album stretches into new sonic territory, Fetty never loses sight of where he came from. Paterson, N.J. pulses through the project’s DNA. Jersey affiliates like Monty and Albee Al keep the hometown energy alive, while tracks like Eastside Mz and BossDon dip back into the gritty, street-hardened rap that first put him on the map. The balance between evolution and loyalty is one of Zavier’s quiet strengths, grounding the project in authenticity and purpose moving forward today.
Tour Dates and What Comes Next for Fetty
Fetty Wap is bringing the album to the people. A series of East Coast Welcome Home shows are already in motion
- April 4 — Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ (sold out)
- April 9 — Webster Theater, Hartford, CT (sold out)
- April 16 — Palace Theatre, Albany, NY
- April 17 — Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg, PA
More dates are expected to follow. On the album’s release day, he also returned to The Breakfast Club to speak openly about fatherhood, music, and the community initiatives close to his heart — including his Hayze Foundation, which focuses on vision care and early tech education for at-risk youth.
Zavier is available now on all major streaming platforms. For Fetty Wap, this is not just a comeback album — it is proof of who he has always been.
