In 2019, YNW Melly collaborated with Kanye West on the track "Mixed Personalities," which was included in Melly's album We All Shine. The song, which touches on mental health and identity, debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later certified Gold by the RIAA. The Cole Bennett-directed music video featured both artists and amplified Melly's growing popularity.
We All Shine reached number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release in January 2019. The album received generally favorable reviews, with Pitchfork noting Melly’s ability to transform heavy emotional content into compelling music and praising his stylistic versatility.
Just a week before his arrest in early 2019, Melly released the track "Gang (First Day Out)," further building anticipation for his continued rise in the music industry.
YNW Melly has faced serious legal challenges. In February 2019, he was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the October 2018 deaths of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr., both close friends and fellow members of his YNW collective. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.
In April 2020, while in custody at Broward County Jail, Melly tested positive for COVID-19. He subsequently requested a temporary release on medical grounds, which was denied by the court.
YNW Melly has kept his personal and romantic relationships private and has not disclosed significant details about his dating life or family outside of his music.
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