The identical day, Melly shares a photo of himself with Kanye West on Instagram. Rumors follow that the 2 are recording in Miami collectively for what is perhaps West’s long-delayed album Yandhi. The album by no means materialized and West as an alternative launched Jesus Is King in 2019; the file didn’t characteristic YNW Melly.
December 12, 2019
A Genius video of Melly breaking down the lyrics to “Homicide on My Thoughts” is posted on YouTube. “I’m a pussy assassin,” he says across the 4:40 mark. “I homicide the vagina. And I homicide the beat. I’m not no hu—human assassin.” As he pauses on the phrase “human assassin,” Melly’s eye catches the digital camera, in a second that may later go viral.
January 3, 2019
Melly is arrested again in Lee County in connection together with his June 2018 fees. In his mugshot, he may be seen smiling. In accordance with court docket information seen by Pitchfork, Melly pleaded no contest to misdemeanors for possession of paraphernalia and possession of lower than 20 grams of marijuana. He’s dominated responsible and sentenced to jail time, with credit score for time served.
January 18, 2019
Melly releases We All Shine, his second mixtape. West trades vocals with Melly on single “Mixed Personalities” and seems within the video.
January 25, 2019
Melly is launched from Lee County jail, police information present.
February 5, 2019
In a Billboard interview, Melly says of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy, “They had been my brothers—they had been my day one brothers.” Requested if he was focused within the incident as nicely, he says, “Nah, I can’t actually converse on that.” He additionally says he has recorded “like six songs” with Younger Thug and is engaged on a “undertaking” with Juice WRLD. His undertaking with Tee Grizzley is completed, too, he says: “My yr’s finna be loopy.”
February 12, 2019
Melly talks Kanye West with Power 106. “He heard my music in Paris,” Melly says. “He flew me to L.A. after which I simply confirmed him a few of my music.” Melly says West is naming a Yeezy sneaker after him, too: the Mellys.
February 13, 2019
Melly is arrested on homicide fees. Police allege that he shot and killed Williams and Thomas whereas Cortlen Henry, aka YNW Bortlen, tried to stage the deaths as a drive-by taking pictures. Below Florida regulation, Melly may face life imprisonment or the loss of life penalty. He maintains his innocence on Instagram: “Sadly, a whole lot of rumors and lies are being stated however no worries god is with me.” (The submit is finally deleted.)
February 25, 2019
In public court documents, investigators reveal extra particulars concerning the fees in opposition to Melly. Cops cite telephone information which allegedly affirm that Melly was on the scene of the crime. In addition they reference post-mortem stories and crime scene particulars, which allegedly affirm that Melly shot YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy from contained in the automotive. Police argue that the “drive-by” bullet holes on the skin of the automotive had been “staged in an effort to misdirect regulation enforcement investigation.”
March 6, 2019
Melly pleads not guilty.
April 18, 2019
Florida prosecutors file paperwork signaling their intent to seek the death penalty against YNW Melly.
August 6, 2019
Melly’s 12-year-old brother YNW BSlime releases the only “Free Melly (YNW Melly Tribute).” The brothers would go on to collaborate on “Dying for You,” “One Step,” and “Really Be Slime.”
November 22, 2019
Melly releases a brand new album, Melly vs. Melvin, which finally goes gold. It spent 31 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart, starting with its debut at No. 8 on December 7, 2019.
April 2, 2020
A since-deleted Instagram submit proclaims that Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 whereas in a Florida jail. The rapper’s groups search his restricted launch, which a judge later denies.
Might 23, 2020
YNW Bortlen, who was arrested for double homicide together with Melly in 2019, is granted house arrest.
August 20, 2020
YNW Bortlen releases the brand new single and music video “Been Through.” It’s his first piece of recent music after being granted his restricted launch and simply his second-ever solo observe, following 2018’s “Came From.” The one and visible consult with his incarceration, and Bortlen additionally raps, “Free Lil Melly.”
October 23, 2020
The estates of the rappers that Melly and Bortlen had been arrested for murdering, Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr., file a wrongful death suit in opposition to them. In accordance with the criticism filed on behalf of YNW Sakchaser’s property, the taking pictures adopted “stress” among the many group of mates over “the prospect of enormous quantities of cash coming in” and “how that cash ought to be distributed.” The attorneys for Sakchaser’s property write, “When there are much less folks splitting up the potential cash, the folks on the receiving finish will get extra.”
April 14, 2021
Bortlen is arrested again for allegedly violating the phrases of his home arrest by visiting strip golf equipment, in accordance with court docket information.
August 13, 2021
Melly releases one other album, Just a Matter of Slime, which options Younger Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Future, Kodak Black, Tee Grizzley, and extra. It debuts at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 on August 28, 2021, spending three weeks on the chart.
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