Young rapper YNW Melly has revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus while in Broward Jail. His attorney has released a statement confirming his test results, as he is one of two inmates with the virus.
15.03.2020 - 08:07 / thefader.com
"Suicidal" by Florida rapper YNW Melly peaked at No.13 on Billboard Hot 100 in January. Melly has been unable to promote the song for some time — in February 2019, he was arrested and accused of murdering his associates Anthony "YNW Sakchaser" Williams and Christopher "YNW Juv" Thomas Jr.
"Suicidal" was boosted on the charts after a wave of virality on TikTok, and this Friday, Melly will share the song's official remix featuring Juice WRLD. See the announcement below:
.Young rapper YNW Melly has revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus while in Broward Jail. His attorney has released a statement confirming his test results, as he is one of two inmates with the virus.
YNW Melly has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post on his Instagram. The rapper is currently being held at a prison in Broward County, Florida, where he awaits trial for two counts of first-degree murder. The post says that he'll be seeking restricted release from prison in light of the positive test.
Jamell Maurice Demons, popularly known as YNW Melly, is awaiting trial in the Broward County Jail. The American rapper has been convicted for double murder charges. He is accused of murdering two of his friends, Anthony Williams and Chistopher Thomas Jr. in 2018 but the 20 years old rapper pleads not guilty. Meanwhile, YNM Melly has tested positive for Coronavirus and is demanding restricted release from the Florida jail for better treatment.
The rapper is awaiting trial on two counts of first-degree murder
YNW Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 while in a Florida jail, the Florida rapper’s official Instagram account claims. He’s currently awaiting trial in a Broward County jail after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The rapper’s team announced plans to file a motion for restricted release. Pitchfork has reached out to YNW Melly’s lawyers.
YNW Melly has been diagnosed with coronavirus while in jail.
By Jordan Moreau
YNW Melly has tested positive for coronavirus while awaiting trial in Florida's Broward County Jail, the rapper's Instagram account confirmed on Thursday (April 2)."He’ll be filing a motion for restricted release in hopes of better care due to any jails not being prepared to treat this new virus," the post alongside a photo with his family reads.
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Though YNW Melly remains incarcerated on double murder charges, his musical output hasn't wavered. On Tuesday (March 24), the embattled star released the video for his "Suicidal (Remix)," featuring the late Juice WRLD.
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Earlier this year, YNW Melly notched one of his biggest hits with “Suicidal,” the Melly Vs. Melvin cut that he released from behind bars. Now, he’s back with his long-rumored “Suicidal (Remix),” which marks the latest posthumous feature from Juice WRLD.