Jamell Maurice Demons, known professionally as
YNW Melly, is an American rapper and singer. He rose to fame in 2018 following the release of his single "Murder on My Mind," a trap song which explores homicidal ideation. As his mainstream breakthrough, its release garnered him further attention after he was charged with the double-murder of two fellow rappers in the "YNW" collective the following year, resulting in an ongoing legal battle and incarceration. Prior, "Murder on My Mind" peaked at number 14 on the
Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with 300 Entertainment to issue the song as a single for his debut commercial mixtape
I Am You (2018), which was met with positive critical reception along with its follow-up,
We All Shine (2019).