Fetty Wap throws wads of money to fans at mall

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Rapper Fetty Wap gave fans a run for his money this weekend, tossing wads of cash over a balcony at a New Jersey mall to the delight of onlookers.

Videos posted to social media show the Paterson native throwing money as he walked through the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus on Saturday.

The rapper posted on Twitter that he was so happy to be shopping with his daughter that he threw $2,000 to fans. He tweeted: "never no who needed it."

Wap's real name is Willie Maxwell. He's had a breakthrough year with multiple hits, including the pop smash "Trap Queen."

His self-titled debut came in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart this month, and his other Top 10 pop hits include "679" and "My Way."

Several Twitter users claimed to have seen Fetty Wap on Saturday, and a few posted short videos or photos of the star. One woman wrote, "Thank you! U made my 11yr old daughters day @ GSP mall. She's a fan & now I'm a fan. U have a heart of gold. Good luck to u."

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