YNW Melly
}} Jamell Maurice Demons (born May 1, 1999), better known as YNW Melly, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He was born in Gifford, Florida. He was best known for his songs "Murder on My Mind" and "Mixed Personalities" featuring Kanye West. He released his album, We All Shine, in January 2019.
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.jpg) YNW Melly's February 2019 mugshot | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jamell Maurice Demons[1] |
| Also known as | Melly, Melvin |
| Born | May 1, 1999 |
| Origin | Gifford, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–2019 |
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| Website | ynw4life |
In February 2019, Demons was charged with two counts of first-degree murder relating to a shooting that took place in October 2018.[2] Jury selection for his trial took place on April 11, 2023.[3] It will take place sometime in June 2023.[4]
In April 2020, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, Demons tested positive for Covid-19 but was denied.[5]
References
- ↑ Stephanie Dube Dwilson (June 30, 2020). "YNW Melly Arrested: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ↑ "Rising rapper YNW Melly grieved publicly for two friends. Police say he killed them". CNN. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ↑ "YNW Melly's Trial Begins Jury Selection". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ↑ "YNW Melly's Murder Trial Gets Underway". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Judge Reportedly Orders YNW Melly to Remain in Jail Despite COVID-19 Diagnosis". Complex. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
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