: A classroom scene featuring a pole dancer led some community leaders to argue the video glamorized negative behaviors and "dropping out".
: Filmed at Fetty Wap's alma mater, Eastside High School , the same school featured in the 1989 film Lean on Me . Fetty Wap - Wake Up [Official Video]
The video sparked significant backlash from local school officials due to its explicit content and perceived message. : : A classroom scene featuring a pole dancer
: Following the release, the Paterson School District launched an investigation into how the shoot was permitted, ultimately placing the school's principal on administrative leave. Commercial Impact Fetty Wap - Wake Up [Official Video] : : Following the release, the Paterson School
: The video contains numerous references to marijuana, including banners reading “Go Team Kush” and a scene where a teacher uses an apple as a bong.
: Fetty dedicated the song to those who might not be top of their class but still know where they are headed. He emphasized that success is possible for everyone who puts in effort, stating, "If I can do it, they can do it too". Critical Reception & Controversy
: The video features Fetty returning to the hallways he once walked as a "nobody high school dropout". It blends real-world footage with animated elements, depicting a trippy, idealized version of a school day where even teachers and parents join in the "celebration".