ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Rapper Fetty Wap sent flowers to a principal in Florida placed on administrative leave after one of his lyrics attributed to her in the school’s yearbook, according to reports.
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Katie O’Connell, principal of Trout Creek Academy, received flowers from the rapper along with balloons and a card, WJXT reported.
A close-up photo of the card included with the flowers reads:
“Dear Principal O’Connell. I hope these flowers lift up your spirit. Wishing you the best. God bless. From Fetty Wap and The Team.”
One of the balloons says, “Thinking of You.”
O’Connell was recently placed on administrative leave after a lyric from the rapper’s 2015 song “Trap Queen” was attributed to her on the first page of the yearbook.
The lyric comes from a song containing references to drug dealing and strip clubs, leading some parents to question whether it was the right call for a school yearbook.
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The Trout Creek Academy yearbook page read: “Everybody hating, we just call them fans though! — Mrs. O’Connell.”
However, O’Connell claims she did not write or approve the quote.
O’Connell received a letter from the St. Johns County School District stating that she would be placed on paid administrative leave beginning May 20 after an allegation of “inappropriate conduct.”
A second letter said that “this action is being taken as we move towards a non-reappointment for the 2026-2027 school year.”
O’Connell was also informed that she is not allowed on the school district’s property.
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