Is the shadow of the death penalty still looming over YNW Melly? Despite public reports suggesting otherwise, prosecutors are making a renewed push to seek the ultimate punishment in the case of Jamell Demons, known to the world as YNW Melly.

The state of Florida is arguing that YNW Melly committed a double murder in a cold, calculated, and premeditated manner, devoid of any moral or legal justification. This legal battle unfolds as YNW Melly awaits retrial after a deadlocked jury in his initial trial in July 2023, which ended in a mistrial. The jury in the South Florida trial could not reach a unanimous verdict regarding the charges that he murdered two of his friends five years ago. The legal proceedings continue at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where YNW Melly has been present as the jury's questions are reviewed by the judge.

Category	Information
Full Name	Jamell Maurice Demons
Stage Name	YNW Melly
Date of Birth	May 1, 1999
Age	25 years old (as of November 5, 2024)
Birthplace	Gifford, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Genre	Trap, Hip hop, R&B
Years Active	2016present
Associated Acts	YNW Collective
Label	300 Entertainment
Notable Singles	"Murder on My Mind", "Mixed Personalities" (feat. Kanye West), "Suicidal" (feat. Juice WRLD)
Legal Issues	Charged with two counts of first-degree murder in 2019
Criminal Status	Awaiting retrial after a mistrial was declared in July 2023
Reference Link	Wikipedia - YNW Melly