The trial of 24-year-old American rapper YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Maurice Demons, began on June 5. The artist from Florida (United States) and protégé of Kanye West is accused of a double murder.

Tried in the state of Florida, the artist. had already been in the crosshairs of justice for possession of firearms and for opening fire on three people, without causing injuries, in 2015. A decision that could bring the rapper closer to a death penalty.