History of YNW Melly in Timeline
YNW Melly, born Jamell Maurice Demons, is an American rapper and singer who gained prominence in 2018 with his single "Murder on My Mind." The song, dealing with themes of violence, became a hit and led to a record deal with 300 Entertainment. He released the mixtapes *I Am You* (2018) and *We All Shine* (2019). However, Melly's career was significantly impacted after he was charged with the double-murder of two fellow rappers in the YNW collective. The ongoing legal case has led to his incarceration and continues to garner media attention.
May 1, 1999: YNW Melly's Birth
On May 1, 1999, Jamell Maurice Demons, known as YNW Melly, was born.
2007: Birth of YNW BSlime
In 2007, YNW Melly's younger brother, YNW BSlime, was born and is also a rapper.
October 19, 2015: Arrest for Aggravated Assault
On October 19, 2015, YNW Melly was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of discharging a firearm in public.
2015: Arrest for Shooting Incident
In 2015, at the age of 15, YNW Melly was arrested for shooting at 3 students near Vero Beach High School and subsequently convicted of aggravated battery, discharging a firearm in public, and two counts of aggravated assault, for which he served a year in juvenile detention.
2016: Adoption of Stage Name
In 2016, Jamell Demons adopted the stage name "YNW Melly" and became part of the hip-hop collective YNW.
2017: Suspect in Deputy Shooting
In 2017, Demons and Henry were suspects in the fatal shooting of off-duty Indian River County Sheriff's Department deputy Garry Chambliss.
2017: Release of 'Collect Call' EP
In 2017, YNW Melly released his first project, an EP called "Collect Call", while still incarcerated.
2017: Arrest for Probation Violation
In 2017, YNW Melly was arrested for violating probation.
March 2018: Release from Jail
In March 2018, YNW Melly was released from jail after being arrested for violating probation.
June 30, 2018: Arrest in Fort Myers
On June 30, 2018, YNW Melly was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida for possession of marijuana, possession of weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, and drug paraphernalia.
August 2018: Release of Debut Mixtape
In August 2018, YNW Melly released his debut mixtape, I Am You.
October 2018: Shooting Deaths
In October 2018, YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy were killed in a shooting.
2018: Singles Released
In 2018, YNW Melly released the singles "Virtual (Blue Balenciagas)", "Melly the Menace", and "Slang That Iron".
January 3, 2019: Arrest in Fort Myers
On January 3, 2019, YNW Melly was arrested in Fort Myers for possession of marijuana.
January 10, 2019: 'I Am You' on Billboard 200
On January 10, 2019, YNW Melly's debut mixtape I Am You appeared on the Billboard 200 at number 192.
January 2019: Music Video Views
As of January 2019, YNW Melly's "4 Real", "Butter Pecan", and "Medium Fries" music videos have amassed 26 million, 16 million, and 11 million views on YouTube respectively.
January 18, 2019: Release of 'We All Shine'
On January 18, 2019, YNW Melly released his second commercial mixtape, We All Shine, featuring collaborations with Kanye West and Fredo Bang.
February 13, 2019: Charged with Premeditated Murder
On February 13, 2019, YNW Melly was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in connection with the October 2018 shooting deaths of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy.
February 2019: Arrest and Murder Charges
In February 2019, YNW Melly was arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated murder, potentially facing life without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
February 22, 2019: Complex Reports Deputy Shooting Suspicions
On February 22, 2019, Complex reported that Demons and Henry were suspects in the fatal 2017 shooting of a sheriff's deputy.
March 2019: Spotify Streams
As of March 2019, YNW Melly had amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify with over 10 million monthly listeners.
November 22, 2019: Release of 'Melly vs. Melvin'
On November 22, 2019, YNW Melly released his debut studio album, Melly vs. Melvin, which peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200.
November 29, 2019: Featured on King Von's "Rollin"
On November 29, 2019, YNW Melly was featured on "Rollin" by King Von.
2019: Double-Murder Charge and Incarceration
In 2019, YNW Melly faced a major challenge when he was charged with the double-murder of two fellow rappers in the "YNW" collective, leading to his incarceration and an ongoing legal battle.
2019: Release of 'Melly vs. Melvin'
In 2019, YNW Melly released his first studio album, "Melly vs. Melvin", which achieved commercial success despite mixed critical reception and peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200.
March 13, 2020: Release of "Suicidal" Remix
On March 13, 2020, YNW Melly released a remix of his track "Suicidal" featuring Juice Wrld.
April 2, 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis
On April 2, 2020, YNW Melly tested positive for COVID-19 and sought early release from prison due to health concerns.
March 5, 2021: Release of "Thugged Out"
On March 5, 2021, YNW Melly released "Thugged Out" featuring Kodak Black, after a year of not releasing music.
November 30, 2021: Trial Set for March 2022
On November 30, 2021, YNW Melly's double murder trial was initially set for March 7, 2022.
2021: Release of 'Just a Matter of Slime'
In 2021, YNW Melly released his second studio album, "Just a Matter of Slime", which maintained his commercial success despite mixed critical response and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200.
March 7, 2022: Trial Delayed
On March 7, 2022, YNW Melly's trial was delayed and reset for May 23, 2022.
May 23, 2022: Trial Delayed Again
On May 23, 2022, YNW Melly's trial was delayed again and pushed back until June 6, 2022.
May 26, 2022: Speedy Trial Request
On May 26, 2022, YNW Melly's defense team submitted a speedy trial request.
June 6, 2022: Trial Delayed Again
On June 6, 2022, YNW Melly's trial was delayed again.
July 6, 2022: Capital Punishment Decision
On July 6, 2022, it was announced that YNW Melly would no longer face capital punishment if convicted.
November 9, 2022: Capital Punishment Reinstatement
On November 9, 2022, a decision was overruled, once again making YNW Melly eligible for capital punishment if sentenced.
April 11, 2023: Jury Selection Begins
On April 11, 2023, jury selection for YNW Melly's double murder case began.
June 12, 2023: Trial Begins
YNW Melly's double murder trial began on June 12, 2023.
July 22, 2023: Mistrial Declared
On July 22, 2023, a mistrial was declared in YNW Melly's double murder case as the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.
September 22, 2023: Bond Denied
On September 22, 2023, YNW Melly was denied bond as he awaits a new trial set for October 2, 2023.
October 2, 2023: New Trial Set
On October 2, 2023, a new trial was set for YNW Melly after a mistrial was declared.
January 2024: Retrial Paused
In January 2024, YNW Melly's retrial was paused awaiting adjudication for the inclusion of digital evidence.
July 2024: Trial Pushed Back
In July 2024, YNW Melly's trial was pushed back until September 2025.
2024: Release of 'Young New Wave'
In 2024, YNW Melly released his third studio album, "Young New Wave" which was generally panned by critics, and failed to chart.
September 2025: Trial Date
In September 2025, YNW Melly's trial is scheduled.
