Before YNW Melly was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, the burgeoning 19-year-old rapper wasn’t exactly a household name. But in the wake of his arrest, Melly’s “Murder On My Mind” single has catapulted to No. 1 on the Apple Music chart.
According to a tweet from Chart Data, the track reached the coveted spot on Saturday (February 16).
Released in 2017, “Murder On My Mind” serves as Melly’s breakout single and has piqued fans’ curiosity since he was taken into custody earlier this week.
Despite its dark lyrical content, the song couldn’t have been a confessional like many people have concluded. The fatal shootings took place in October 2018, months after the song was released.
Melly and YNW Bortlen stand accused of killing two of their closest friends, YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. Authorities claim Melly and Bortlen staged the crime scene to look like a drive-by shooting after they alleged shot them.
Shortly before he turned himself in, Melly addressed the situation on Instagram and dismissed any talk of his involvement as nothing more than “rumors.”
“To all my fans and supporters no I did not get locked up in Washington, but I am turning myself in today I want you guys to know I love you and appreciate every single one of y’all,” he wrote. “A couple months ago I lost my two brothers by violence and now the system want to find justice.
“Unfortunately a lot of rumors and lies are being said but no worries god is with me and my brother @ynw.bortlen and we want y’all to remember it’s a ynw Family I love you @ynwsakchaser1 and @ynwjuvy #freeus.”
In addition to reaching No. 1 on Apple Music, “Murder On My Mind” has steadily been climbing the Spotify charts as well and currently sits at No. 19.
Revisit the song below.
Listened to the snippet. That track belongs in the garbage. Straight trash. How this could hit #1 makes no sense.
And united state citizens still hold the #1 spot for dumbest people in the world woooo! (And it pains me to talk about my own people this way but seriously read books)
Google “IQ by country” and pay attention how the countries with the lowest average IQ happen to be african. But “race is just a social construct” -marxists
Would that not be related to the level of poverty among African nations?
Lol. IQs by countries? Give me a credible site you shit believing dumb idiot
Man you must be one broke bitch needing to feel good about yourself over others poverty and inequitys
I guess his plan worked out then?…….NOT
Despite the circumstances at hand, YNW Melly is a very unique and talented individual. His voice is extremely unique and his aura is different. He makes very visual music to where people can relate. Maybe not Murder On My Mind or maybe so. But this situation doesnt take away from his talent. He is musically inclined and very open about who he is. But I feel that if the situation is something actually he did, I think help is what he needs. Not jail. For those who are quick to jump to conclusions based on what they hear instead of reading, you would learn a lot about this young man. Hes someones child as well at the end of the day. And hes had a very troubled past. His mother had him at the age of 14. A child raising a child & Momma Melly you did a great job. A persons mistakes arent based on there up bringing. Anywho, Hes put in a lot of work & I commend him. He deserves it. Despite the circumstances. RIP SAK & JUVY
What the fuck are you smoking on? “You would learn a lot from this young man…” bitch he killed HIS OWN best friends and then posted as if he was the victim! You can’t get more evil than that! Where the fuck is the compassion for the two souls no longer on this earth? This kids needs help? Please. Sorry sister, but some souls are too late to be saved.
The song is trash,Listen to Andre Coupe
@Andre_Coupe if you love hip hop
Peace?
I’m not listening to anyone who’s last name is Demons.
That tells me everything about you.
btw u racist asf
All of you calling Melly a mumble rapper and taking shit are fucking bozos. Hes far from a mumble rapper don’t believe me listen to “slang that iron” on any streaming service. This kid is talented no matter what and this story is tragic.
Based on a true story
Only this stupid younger generation likes wack shit like this.
Its all fake yall wait he will be out