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YNW Juvy’s Father Says Money Dispute Could Have Been A Motive For YNW Melly

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The father of one of YNW Melly’s alleged victims, YNW Juvy, has shared what he believes to be the motive for Melly’s alleged double-murder. Melly, along with YNW Bortlen, are accused of murdering Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr., and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams in 2018. Christopher Thomas Sr. told Law & Crime that he believes the motive could have been a money dispute involving the YNW brand. According to him, the men were planning to sell YNW for “marketing and licensing.” “Melly was gonna get $200,000, [Sakchaser] was gonna get $200,000, [Juvy] was gonna get $100,000,” he claims. The father believes that Melly wanted a bigger cut of the money than what was agreed upon.

“From day one, I believed that Melly was responsible for my son’s death on October 26,” he also said. He later claims that Melly’s “demeanor” and “body language” has him convinced of his guilt. “When I finally talked to [Melly] and Cortlen on FaceTime, their response and how they reacted — they showed no remorse. They didn’t act like they was grievin,’ like they lost a best friend or nothin’,” he also revealed, “in my opinion, they were in the best spirits. They never came to town, never came to my son’s funeral.”

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Father Of Alleged Victim Says He Believed Melly Was Guilty “From Day One”

The alleged victim’s father also noted that, “[Melly’s] defense attorney got him wearin’ turtle necks to hide his neck, ’cause he got ‘Jamell’ tatted on his neck — that’s Sak mom’s name. And he got Chris name and Sak name.” “These are best friends … he couldn’t even stop and pay his condolences to his best friend’s mom,” he explained, “I have no words for that guy.”

Juvy’s father has also previously spoken out against those showing public support to Melly amid the trial. “Y’all are b*tches, man,” he said. He even called out rapper Boosie Badazz for publicly supporting Melly. “Boosie down there supporting Melly — he flaw as f*ck for that,” he said, “He don’t even know that n***a Melly. He talking ’bout, ‘I want Melly free ’cause that n***a bought me snacks and a magazine at the airport.’ What?”

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YNW Melly Achieves Small Victories In Trial Over Use Of Evidence

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The double murder trial of YNW Melly is looking bleak online for those who want to see the rapper walk away. Moreover, this is because social media clips of his behavior, including blowing kisses and his lawyer’s suggestive notebook, have people thinking that it looks ridiculous. However, none of those aspects actually translate into the court of law, and on the fourth day of his trial on Thursday (June 15), he and his team actually heard some good news. Furthermore, these reports come from Law & Crime Network correspondent Bryson “Boom” Paul, who has been consistently covering this trial with frequent updates via his social media accounts.

“Judge John Murphy III denies the Prosecutor’s use of @Snapchat memories in the next witness testimony due to the presence of a firearm and cash in one of the videos,” the reporter tweeted. “‘Prejudicial,’ he says.” For those unaware, “prejudicial” means that it would be evidence that would cause an inherent bias against the defendant without actually being evidence that contributes to the matters of fact in the case. Another update held similar weight and described the reaction of the family of YNW Juvy, the deceased associate of YNW Melly who he stands accused of murdering. The state also accused him of murdering YNW SakChaser in this trial for double murder. “Juvy’s grandmother says “Damn” as Judge Murphy lll says the music video “Murder on My Mind” will not be used based on prejudice,” Paul relayed via Twitter.

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Positive Updates For YNW Melly’s Side Of Murder Trial

Meanwhile, Juvy’s mother recalled how she walked out of the courtroom when the 24-year-old accused murderer blew kisses during session. “He did it a couple of times.. that wasn’t his first time,” Leondra Phillips said, calling his displays “disrespectful. I walked out. What you praying for? You sitting there like you ain’t got no remorse. Like, every time I walk in, you smiling. This ain’t the same for that. This is sad, this case is serious.”

Others have instead stood by the Gifford native’s innocence, with Boosie Badazz showing up in person during proceedings. Another famous rap figure, Lil Durk, declared “Free Melly” via his Instagram page. It remains a murky case, but one that, at least for today, brightened for the rapper and his team. For the latest updates and news on YNW Melly and his trial, stay logged into HNHH.

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Slowthai Pleads Not Guilty To Two Rape Charges

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Slowthai has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape that date back to 2021. The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Kaymore Frampton made his plea in an Oxford court today. Slowthai appeared with another man called Alex Blake-Walker who is facing similar charges. Both were released on bail with Slowthai’s trial date set for July 1st of next year. In the meantime, Slowthai is likely to continue laying low as he had been for the past few weeks, according to Pitchfork.

It was almost a month ago exactly that Slowthai first appeared in court as a result of the charges. Since the charges were publicized Slowthai was dropped by a number of music festivals. Most notably the UK’s biggest festival Glastonbury dropped him from their line-up. Almost all of the festival dates and tour shows he was scheduled to play have either been delayed or canceled entirely. Slowthai also took to his social media channels to deny all of the allegations and ask that fans wait for all of the facts to come out.

Slowthai’s Major Court Battle

MILAN, ITALY – JUNE 30: Slowthai performs at Circolo Magnolia on June 30, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)

Slowthai released his third album UGLY in March of this year. The album was preceded by two singles “Selfish” and “Feel Good.” It was the rapper’s first new project since his sophomore album in 2020 Tyron. Later that year he teamed up with fellow UK acts Gorillaz and Slaves on the collaborative track “Momentary Bliss” from Gorillaz’ Song Machine, Season One album. The next year he joined the punk rock band Idles for a remix of their fan-favorite track “Model Village.”

Slowthai is also a frequent collaborator of many American rap artists. Last year he scored a feature on Kenny Beats’ debut solo album Louie. He also appeared on the Denzel Curry single “Zatoichi.” The song went on to land on Curry’s Melt My Eyez See Your Future album where it became a fan favorite. It was the second time he collaborated with Curry after the pair initially worked together on their 2019 single “Ps*cho.” Slowthai has also made music with acts like Disclosure, Amine, Brockhampton, A$AP Rocky, and more.

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YNW Melly Has A Chance To Win His Case, Kodak Black’s Lawyer Says

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All eyes are on YNW Melly’s trial for double murder, which could be the first in the state of Florida in years to result in a death penalty thanks to new state law. Moreover, streams and footage of the trial flooded social media this week as the trial began on Monday (June 12). Amid all the commotion, many wonder what the outcome of the trial will be, especially given the Gifford rapper’s antics throughout. However, this also came with legal advice thrown into the ring from Bradford Cohen, attorney for Kodak Black who offered his insight into the case. From what Cohen stated, this will be a tough case, which is in contrast to what many assumed when watching footage.

“Day 2 is coming up on the YNW Melly case,” the lawyer wrote on Instagram earlier in the week. “The first few days of trial are not that interesting in regards to a story or the real meat of the case… This case is going to be very technical with phones and date etc. But again, they can’t say someone else didn’t get in the car or someone else did the shooting. I think the case has built in reasonable doubt, and I saw a lot of the discovery while I was on the case. Like I said, this will be a tough case for the prosecution.”

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Kodak Black’s Lawyer Speaks On YNW Melly Case

Now we’re at day four, and Bradford Cohen continuously commented on the trial’s development on his social media if anyone is interested. Still, he’s one of many voices chiming in, so there is no shortage of that. For those unaware, Cohen currently represents Kodak Black on drug-related charges. Surely his insights could evolve and shift as the trial goes on, but it’s important to consider that no one but those in the courtroom will really know the nature of this case.

Regardless, as the attorney stated, the “223’s” MC has a long path ahead of him when it comes to his murder case. It’s unclear how long the trial will last, but its opening days have a lot of footage without a lot of case development itself. As such, those interested in its outcome will have to be patient and understand that it could take a long time for the public to understand what allegedly went down. For the latest updates and more news on YNW Melly’s trial, stick around on HNHH.

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YNW Melly Gets Huge Streaming Boost During Trial

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The double murder trial of YNW Melly, who stands accused of killing his associates YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser, has the whole world watching. His rise to fame surged rapidly thanks to a few hit singles, which raked up a whole lot of streams thanks to this case’s high-profile nature. On Spotify alone, his biggest hits “Murder On My Mind,” “Suicidal,” “223’s” featuring 9lokknine, and “Mixed Personalities” featuring Kanye West garnered over 1,250,000 streams alone within 24 hours of court being in session, according to streaming data website kworb.net. The trial began on Monday (June 12) with opening statements, and in just two days we’ve seen many notable developments ahead of its next.

In total, the website data indicates that YNW Melly raked up over 2.6 million Spotify streams alone within that timeframe. It hasn’t been updated since, but we can assume that numbers have only continued to rise since then with impressive numbers. Given that he’s literally fighting for his life, with the possibility of the death penalty pursued by prosecutors in the jury’s hands, streams might only rise as the trial goes on. With prayers in the courtroom and displays of emotion, both positive and negative, many are morbidly captivated by the case. In fact, the Florida native gained ten platinum plaques and six gold ones from the RIAA since his arrest in 2019.

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YNW Melly’s Streaming Data After Trial’s First Day

Screenshot via kworb.net on 6/14/2023

Another interesting element to this trial concerns another famous rapper. None other than Boosie Badazz went to court to show his support for YNW Melly on both days of the trial so far. While it’s unclear whether he will attend its third on Wednesday (June 14), it’s a divisive appearance. This is because the father of YNW Juvy blasted the Baton Rouge MC for showing up to trial.

“Y’all are b***hes, man,” Juvy’s father expressed. “Boosie down there supporting Melly- he flaw as f**k for that. He don’t even know that n***a Melly. He talking ’bout, ‘I want Melly free ’cause that n***a bought me snacks and a magazine at the airport.’ What? Man, go to Marlo Mike’s trial, n***a. F**k you at this n***a trial? Marlo Mike in that b***h fighting for his life, n***a. You got that man staying up the road doing all that God damn time, but you in there for Melly.” Furthermore, he told Boosie to go back home and leave their family in peace. For more news and updates concerning YNW Melly and his trial, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Durk Says “Free Melly” As Double Murder Trial Continues

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Lil Durk has voiced his support for YNW Melly amid the rapper’s ongoing double murder trial. In a post on his Instagram Story, Tuesday, Durk shared a picture of Melly in the courtroom with the caption, “Free @YNWMelly.” The two rappers have previously collaborated with Lil Baby on the 2021 track, “Take Kare.”

Melly’s double murder trial kicked off on Monday, after the rapper spent the last four years in jail. If found guilty of first-degree murder, Melly may end up facing the death penalty.

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Lil Durk At New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Lil Durk performs on the runway for PrettyLittleThing: Teyana Taylor Collection II New York Fashion Week on September 09, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Thomas Concordia/Getty Images for PrettyLittleThing )

Melly’s attorney David A. Howard used the lack of a motive presented by both police and prosecutors as a key part of his defense in his opening statement. “Do you know what does require motive?” he asked rhetorically. “A young man to wake up one day and decide that he’s going to kill two of his best friends – best friends that he grew up with; best friends that he hangs out with; best friends who he lives with; best friends whose careers he was trying to launch alongside his own. They have no reason for why he would do this because there is no reason. And if there’s no reason, it doesn’t make sense.”

Howard continued: “And, if after four years of investigation, the state comes and says, ‘Hey, he killed two of his best friends.’ And you’re wondering why, and their answer is, ‘Uh, I dunno.’ That’s the first indication that they’re just guessing and don’t know what they’re talking about.” He also cited an Instagram user who posted about committing the murders afterward.

Lil Durk Says “Free YNW Melly”

Durk isn’t the only rapper to show support for Melly in recent days. Boosie Badazz also attended Melly’s first day in court on Monday. Keep an eye out for more updates regarding YNW Melly’s double murder trial as the week continues.

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YNW Melly Update: Family Of Victims “Disgusted” By Him Grinning During Trial

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YNW Melly’s murder trial for allegedly killing YNW Jury and YNW SakChaser has gotten no shortage of updates since its beginning on Monday (June 12). Moreover, one of the most illuminating pieces of eyewitness reports we’ve gotten concern the Florida rapper’s demeanor throughout. For example, firsthand testimonies in the courtroom claimed that Melly seemingly cried as hospital footage of his alleged victims played during proceedings. However, new reports show a different side to the story. According to court correspondent Bryson “Boom” Paul of the Law & Crime Network, the victims’ families recoiled at the 24-year-old’s attitude.

“Victims family is disgusted by [YNW Melly] displaying a devious grin and brushing his chin,” the journalist wrote. “Family is in disbelief at his new demeanor.” While there is understandably little photographic evidence to accompany many of these statements, there is a livestream available to watch the trial unfold. In addition, you will find no shortage of footage that made its way to sites like Twitter. All that is to say that this is a more publicly available process than many might believe, so each will come to their own conclusions.

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YNW Melly Reportedly Grinning In Court To Victims’ Families’ Dismay

Regardless, Paul is among many journalists who have provided consistent updates on every moment of the trial. One of the most recent developments has been YNW Melly appearing to pray before trial began on Tuesday (June 13). In addition, he is not the only popular rap figure present in the courtroom. Boosie Badazz showed up in support of Melly, and reporters updated fans on him as well. Fredo Bang’s name also came up from prosecutors, who claim that the alleged killer asked Bang to pick him up after the murder.

Meanwhile, the defense argued that another suspect already admitted to the double murder via Instagram. Also on Instagram, the Gifford, Florida native asked fans to pray for him and watch the trial’s livestream. Under new Florida state law enacted by Ron DeSantis, it might be easier for Melly to face the death penalty. As such, many are concerned for his life regardless of guilt, as he is the first on trial subject to these new changes. But to have the victims’ family witness these good spirits must not be easy. For the latest news and updates on YNW Melly and his trial, stick around on HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Receives New Sentencing Date

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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford has scheduled a new sentencing date for Tory Lanez, regarding his three felony charges in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez will now find out how long he can expect to spend in prison on Monday, August 7, 2023.

“Judge Herriford scheduled it moments ago,” Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff reported on Twitter, Tuesday. “Lanez appeared in court briefly, wearing orange jail garb and a black cap. His lawyers’ sentencing recommendation is due Aug. 1. Prosecutors want 13 years.”

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Tory Lanez In Concert

AUSTIN, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Tory Lanez performs in concert during the Future Hndrxx tour at Austin360 Amphitheater on June 23, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)

As for what Lanez can expect from his sentencing, the charges carry a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison. However, prosecutors in Los Angeles are recommending the rapper serve 13 years behind bars. They made the determination in a memorandum filed in court, last Tuesday.

“Words have power and the pen is oftentimes mightier than the sword. In this case, Daystar Peterson used both,” the filing read, referring to Lanez’s legal name. “Not content to have hurt the victim by use of his sword (gun), he also used his pen. His online posts for nearly three years have re-traumatized the victim.”

“His online reach is worldwide (millions of followers plus casual observers) and the defendant’s statements embolden his followers so that they too have been complicit in re-traumatizing the victim,” the memo continues. “He is responsible for the effect of his words and his actions.”

Tory Lanez’s New Sentencing Date

A jury found Lanez guilty on three felony counts in regard to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion back in December. Prosecutors have argued he “demonstrated a high level of callousness” with the shooting as well as his behavior afterward and the court should punish him accordingly. Keep an eye out for more updates on Tory Lanez’s case in the coming months.

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Prosecutors Allege Fredo Bang Picked Up YNW Melly After Murders Of YNW Juvy & YNW SakChaser

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Broward County Prosecutor Kristine Bradley claimed that Fredo Bang (Fredrick Givens) picked up YNW Melly after he murdered YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser. In addressing the court on Monday during the first day of Melly’s double murder trial, Bradley explained that Melly sent Bang a pin of his location.

“What you’re also going to find out, is that while Mr. Demons (Melly) is out there on the side of the road at four in the morning, 4:42 specifically, he sends a drop pin– a digital homing beacon to his current location, to one of his friends, Fredrick Givens,” Bradley began.

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The Prosecution Brings Up Fredo Bang

She continued: “Fredrick Givens is also involved in the music industry. And he [Melly] asked to be picked up. Fredrick Givens then, about 11 minutes later, is sent another drop pin where Mr. Demons has moved a couple of meters. What you’re going to find out as well though, is these digital leashes they have more than just phone calls…” Check out her full remarks on Fredo Bang above.

In Melly’s defense, his attorney, David A. Howard, argued on Monday that neither the police nor the prosecution has been able to produce a realistic motive for the rapper killing his “best friends.” “Do you know what does require motive?” he asked rhetorically. “A young man to wake up one day and decide that he’s going to kill two of his best friends – best friends that he grew up with; best friends that he hangs out with; best friends who he lives with; best friends whose careers he was trying to launch alongside his own. They have no reason for why he would do this because there is no reason. And if there’s no reason, it doesn’t make sense.” He also cited an Instagram user who posted about committing the murders afterward. Keep an eye out for more updates regarding YNW Melly’s double murder trial as the week continues.

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YNW Melly’s Team Argues An IG User Admitted To Murders Of YNW Juvy & YNW SakChaser

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YNW Melly’s legal team argued that a man named, Robert Cobert, admitted to the killings of YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser on Instagram after their deaths during the first day of the rapper’s trial on Monday. Defense attorney David A. Howard said that Cobert’s only defense was that he sold the IG account for $20 and doesn’t remember to whom.

Howard claims that the Instagram account in question posted the message, “Lol we killed two of your (friends).” He then argued that it took seven months before authorities questioned Cobert because they already had their minds made up on Melly.

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YNW Melly’s Double Murder Trial

As for the defense’s opening statement, Howard admitted that determining a motive isn’t necessary to convict Melly based on Florida law. However, he suggested the jury consider it when assessing whether his client would kill two men he considered “best friends.”

“Do you know what does require motive?” Howard said in court. “A young man to wake up one day and decide that he’s going to kill two of his best friends – best friends that he grew up with; best friends that he hangs out with; best friends who he lives with; best friends whose careers he was trying to launch alongside his own. They have no reason for why he would do this because there is no reason. And if there’s no reason, it doesn’t make sense.”

YNW Melly’s Defense In Court

He further mocked the police and prosecutors by saying, “And, if after four years of investigation, the state comes and says, ‘Hey, he killed two of his best friends.’ And you’re wondering why, and their answer is, ‘Uh, I dunno.’ That’s the first indication that they’re just guessing and don’t know what they’re talking about. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is, by itself, reasonable doubt.” Be on the lookout for more updates regarding YNW Melly’s double murder trial as the week continues.

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