Baltimore Rapper Poppa Fetti Indicted on Federal Child Sex Trafficking Charges

Deion 'Poppa Fetti' Philip, 33, faces new federal charges on top of state charges from last year.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Three months after being indicted on nine state sex trafficking felonies in Baltimore County, Baltimore rapper Poppa Fetti was indicted again on Monday by a federal grand jury on child sex trafficking charges. Deion 'Poppa Fetti' Philip, 33, is charged with two counts of sex trafficking of a child and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a child.

Why it matters

The new federal charges against Poppa Fetti come on top of the state charges he was already facing, indicating the severity of the alleged crimes and the determination of law enforcement to hold him accountable. Child sex trafficking is an abhorrent crime that destroys lives and communities, and these charges reflect the ongoing efforts to combat this form of exploitation.

The details

According to the federal indictment, Poppa Fetti allegedly recruited and enticed two minors to engage in commercial sex acts. The charges stem from incidents that occurred between 2024 and 2025 in the Baltimore area.

  • Poppa Fetti was indicted on nine state sex trafficking felonies in Baltimore County in November 2025.
  • Poppa Fetti was indicted by a federal grand jury on the new child sex trafficking charges on February 23, 2026.

The players

Deion 'Poppa Fetti' Philip

A 33-year-old Baltimore rapper who has been indicted on both state and federal child sex trafficking charges.

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What’s next

Poppa Fetti is scheduled to appear in federal court on March 3, 2026 for an arraignment on the new charges.

The takeaway

These charges against Poppa Fetti underscore the ongoing battle against child sex trafficking, a heinous crime that exploits the most vulnerable members of society. Law enforcement's pursuit of justice in this case sends a strong message that such abuses will not be tolerated.