Jamell Maurice Demons, better known as the rapper YNW Melly, has updated his followers on the status of his upcoming release from prison.
The 22-year-old musician was arrested and charged with two counts of murder in February 2019. He is well known for the songs “Murder on My Mind,” “Mixed Personalities,” and “Suicidal.”
After being accused of murdering two other rappers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in October 2018, he was arrested on all charges.
As of April 4th, his trial has begun after he entered a not guilty plea. It is now 2019 and YNW Melly has been in detention in the Broward County Jail in Florida since that year.
Although he is still behind bars, the rapper maintains an active social media presence, and just this week he tweeted that he might be released soon.
Melly YNW Speaks out About His Freedom from Jail
YNW Melly tweeted on Tuesday that he will be out “This year” from jail time.
He updated his online profile with a new jail photo, writing, “It’s bout that time y’all can uncross y’all, I’ll be home this year.”
He’s done this before, suggesting a homecoming in the near future. His February message read, “I’ll be home soon to offer y’all all this fresh gas.”
It’s bout that time 🥶 y’all can uncross y’all 🥜 i’ll be home this year 💙🌍 pic.twitter.com/l6JgBUW3mu
— Melvin & Melly 2 Face 🌗 (@YNWMelly) April 19, 2022
According to His Mother, He Will Return Home in May
Both the rapper and his family insist he is innocent.
He will be “home in May,” his mother Jamie King and brother YNW Bslime promised in March.
His mother was asked on the March 25 We In Miami podcast when her son would return and she said “May.”
Later, his brother clarified, “if a jury is picked fast,” he might return home in late April.
Sun Sentinel reports that lawyers will begin selecting the jury on Wednesday (April 20th).
Melly Just Got His Phone Access Restricted, YNW.
In the days before he promised to return home “This year,” the rapper disclosed that he had lost his right to use a phone.
To all my loved ones and close friends i wanted to let everyone know, that my phone privilege have been revoked i am no longer allowed to call or have video visitation that is the reason why no one has received any calls from me but do not worry i am in great spirits. pic.twitter.com/7LYsFtlyZi
— Melvin & Melly 2 Face 🌗 (@YNWMelly) April 17, 2022
He added, “To all my loved ones and close friends I wanted to let everyone know, that my phone privilege has been withdrawn I am no longer able to call or have video visitation.”
That’s why nobody’s heard from me recently, but don’t worry, I’m doing fine,” The rapper went on.