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YNW Melly is an American rapper and singer known for his melodic style and hits like 'Murder on My Mind' and 'Mixed Personalities'. His career is overshadowed by ongoing legal proceedings.Born in Florida, YNW Melly gained significant attention through SoundCloud in 2017-2018. He signed to 300 Entertainment and quickly rose to fame. However, his career was halted in 2019 when he was arrested and charged with the double murder of his fellow YNW collective members, Christopher Thomas Jr. (YNW Juvy) and Anthony Williams (YNW Sakchaser). He remains incarcerated awaiting trial, pleading not guilty.

• YNW stands for 'Young Nigga World' or 'Young New World', a collective of rappers and friends from his hometown of Gifford, Florida.
• Melly was arrested in February 2019 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the October 2018 shooting deaths of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. Prosecutors allege the murders were premeditated and staged to look like a drive-by shooting.
• A major piece of evidence cited by prosecutors is a purported jailhouse recording where Melly allegedly confessed to the murders to another inmate. The defense disputes the recording's authenticity and context.
• His case gained widespread media attention due to the nature of the charges (killing close friends/bandmates), the alleged staging, and his rising fame at the time of his arrest.
• Despite being incarcerated since 2019, YNW Melly has continued to release music, often topping charts, which has sparked controversy about profiting from notoriety while facing serious charges.