YNW Melly: Judge sets date for rapper's double murder retrial

The rapper, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is accused of murdering two of his childhood friends, Chris “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams, in 2018 after a late-night recording session by making it look like a drive-by shooting.

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[Geez]

They aint letting you go homie. They gone hold you until a jury says guilty!!

[richardroberts]

Can’t even trust your childhood friend without getting murked

[proudgorilla]

Go ahead and repent son.... It's the best thing for you to do at this point

[MrBossuporbowout]

That boi thought that he was getting away with it 😂

[jamesgregory]

they dragged him until he didn't have no more money to pay for a good lawyer

[vanessashaw]

Childhood friends don't kill each other. Otherwise they were never friends...only acquaintances.

[ThatsMightyWhiteOfYa]

Young man looks like he starting to feel the weight of his actions. Lil bro just needs to be asking God for forgiveness

[mrgaijin]

There is no friendship in gangs and violence!!

[falselyconvicted]

I had two mistrials in 1997 convicted at 3rd trial did 10yrs released in 2006. in 2021 I find out gov withheld evidence and told witnesses to lie. after filing innocent motion I'm waiting to see if judge overturn my conviction

[Jon-jmln]

The smiles and fist bumping the lawyers have gone out the window

[coriongibbs]

September of 25?! They making him pay for not fessing up.

[matthewhutchins]

Must suck to be him. Some days I’m glad I’m broke and don’t have friends lmao

[karlp]

Not smiling anymore with his lawyers....
Not a good friend ha 😅😂😂😂

[KatchAVibe-iemq]

This dude has been locked away for half a decade and they still can’t prove he’s guilty. I think that tells us all we need to know about our legal system. Guilty until proven innocent.

[chrisdrotleff]

Not smiling now. Reality is starting to set in it's not a game anymore..

[lizalphonse]

He's not smiling anymore and be looked like he aged 20yrs good Lord😂😂😂

[valeriewilliams]

U dont get a bond on double felony murders

[edwinbarreto]

Why does serious crimes follow these rappers? Extreme stupidity!

[clintwiesen]

This sick man was laughing when they played the murder on my mind song in court

[careyscott]

The old set a new date until the bank account is empty.