20-YEAR OLD SINGER TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS IN PRISON

Melly, whose real name is Jammell Demons, is currently facing imprisonment at the Broward County Jail in Florida for murder charges. His social media statement read, "Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 today while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail. 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. He hopes for your support and to recover soon #prayformelly send positive energy to him please."

YNW Melly is known for creating hit rap numbers such as 'Murder on My Mind' and 'Mixed Personalities', with the latter featuring well-known rapper Kanye West. The Coronavirus pandemic has claimed over 50,000 lives worldwide. 

 

 

 

 

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Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 today while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail. 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. He hopes for your support and to recover soon #prayformelly send positive energy to him please

A post shared by Free Melly & Melvin (@ynwmelly) on Apr 2, 2020 at 5:13pm PDT