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After YNW Melly detailed the alleged abuse he’s faced at Broward County Jail, the rapper’s mother has called for an investigation into his claims.

After YNW Melly detailed the alleged abuse he’s faced at Broward County Jail, the rapper’s mother has called for an investigation into his claims.

BY JOE PRICE

YNW Melly's Mom Calls for Investigation After Rapper Details Alleged Abuse in Jail

Following the news that YNW Melly could face the death penalty, the incarcerated rapper has shared a pair of messages in which he said he fears for his life.

Following the news that YNW Melly could face the death penalty, the incarcerated rapper has shared a pair of messages in which he said he fears for his life.

BY JOE PRICE

YNW Melly Offers Update, Says He Fears for His Life and Wants to Be Moved to Another Jail

Rapper YNW Melly could be facing the death penalty if convicted after a Florida Appeals court ruled a judge’s decision in his murder case was incorrect.

Rapper YNW Melly could be facing the death penalty if convicted after a Florida Appeals court ruled a judge’s decision in his murder case was incorrect.

BY JOE PRICE

YNW Melly Might Face Death Penalty If Convicted Following Appeals Court Decision

The incarcerated Florida rapper has been accused of plotting with a second inmate to have one of his lawyers smuggle in handcuff keys, in hopes of escaping.

The incarcerated Florida rapper has been accused of plotting with a second inmate to have one of his lawyers smuggle in handcuff keys, in hopes of escaping.

BY SHAWN SETARO

YNW Melly Accused of Planning to Escape From Jail

YNW Melly has filed a motion to remove his visitation restrictions following the alleged discovery of contraband belonging to another inmate in his prison dorm.

YNW Melly has filed a motion to remove his visitation restrictions following the alleged discovery of contraband belonging to another inmate in his prison dorm.

BY JOE PRICE

YNW Melly Files Motion to Remove Visitation Restrictions After Alleged Discovery of Contraband

YNW Melly's lawyer has requested a medical furlough for the rapper, who is suffering from an abscess in his jaw due to inadequate cleaning of his dental crowns.

YNW Melly's lawyer has requested a medical furlough for the rapper, who is suffering from an abscess in his jaw due to inadequate cleaning of his dental crowns.

BY TARAMHDVN

YNW Melly Requests Medical Furlough for Dental Care of Diamond Teeth Amid Infection (UPDATE)

The rapper's mother Jamie Demons-King confirmed the news via Instagram on Wednesday, writing, "I’m literally crying real tears...you coming home son."

The rapper's mother Jamie Demons-King confirmed the news via Instagram on Wednesday, writing, "I’m literally crying real tears...you coming home son."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

YNW Melly No Longer Facing the Death Penalty in Double Murder Case

Melly's much-discussed trial was set to begin earlier this year but was ultimately pushed back. An excerpt from court documents is currently making the rounds.

Melly's much-discussed trial was set to begin earlier this year but was ultimately pushed back. An excerpt from court documents is currently making the rounds.

BY TRACE COWEN

YNW Melly and Mom Appear to Respond to ‘Authorizing the Killing of His Mother’ Claim

According to a police detective who is set to testify at YNW Melly's upcoming trial, the rapper was "most likely" the shooter in the killing of two crew members

According to a police detective who is set to testify at YNW Melly's upcoming trial, the rapper was "most likely" the shooter in the killing of two crew members

BY BRAD CALLAS

YNW Melly Murder Case Detective Says Rapper Was 'Likely' Shooter in Killing of Two Crew Members

In February, it was first reported that prosecutors were pushing for the photos to be allowed in connection with a "criminal gang member" claim.

In February, it was first reported that prosecutors were pushing for the photos to be allowed in connection with a "criminal gang member" claim.

BY TRACE COWEN

Prosecutors’ Motion to Take Pics of YNW Melly’s Tattoos to Prove ‘Criminal Gang’ Claim Granted by Court