YNW Melly’s Murder Trial Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect.

YNW Melly’s Murder Trial Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect. (UPDATE)

Shawn is a writer and reporter for podcasts at Complex, and the author of the book Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. Shows he has written include Infamous and Complex Subject.

Shawn is also the former editor-in-chief of Rap Genius and the creator and host of The Cipher, a critically acclaimed hip-hop podcast. He has written about music and culture for Forbes, The Atlantic, Vibe, The Source, GQ, Esquire, The Sondheim Review, and more.

Mar 31, 2022

UPDATED 4/26 12:38 PM: YNW Melly’s trial is now scheduled to begin on July 6.

UPDATED 4/4 11:43 AM: Due to unresolved legal issues, the start of YNW Melly’s trial has been delayed. No new date has been set.

See original story below.

At 9 a.m. EST on Monday, April 4, the case of the State of Florida versus Jamell Demons will begin. Demons, better known as YNW Melly, is charged with two counts of murder in the first degree. If convicted, he faces the potential of a death sentence.

Complex has obtained previously unseen evidence via public record requests, as well as transcripts of recently revealed depositions. All of this new evidence sheds light on what to expect in Melly’s upcoming trial.

It’s been a long time since our last update, so here’s everything you need to know as the trial begins.

YNW Melly courtroom — Photo by Zachary Fagenson/Complex

Channels

Learn & Grow

Stream On

Follow On

Read On

Complex Sites

Work with us

Complex Global

YNW Melly’s Murder Trial Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect. (UPDATE)