YNW Melly Tests Positive For COVID-19, Requests Prison Release

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YNW Melly has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and will try to get a speedy release from prison in order to recover.

Just days ago, YNW Melly's mother suggested that her son would have already been out of prison, but he's been stuck behind bars because of the COVID-19 quarantine. Less than an hour ago, an update about the rapper's progress was shared to his Instagram page that revealed while behind bars, YNW Melly was diagnosed with COVID-19.

"Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 today while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail," an Instagram caption of the rapper with his family reads. "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 was arrested last year after investigators claimed he and his accomplice were involved in the double homicide of two of their friends. Evidentiary details of Melly's connection have been kept under wraps, but his former attorney reportedly stated that the rapper would surely be released due to weak evidence. We'll have to wait and see if a judge will rule on Melly's release following his reported COVID-19 diagnosis. Check out the post below.


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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