Melly’s career initially started to take off in 2018 when singles such as “Virtual (Blue Balenciagas)”, “Butter Pecan”, and “772 Love” had begun to gain popularity alongside “Murder on My Mind.”
On August 3, 2018, Melly released his debut mixtape I AM YOU which included his popular single, “Murder on My Mind”. It also included a sequel to the song called “Mind on My Murder”.
After leaving the studio with companions YNW Bortlen, YNW SakChaser, and YNW Juvy, on the night of October 26, 2018, Melly and his friends had been caught in a drive-by-shooting where SakChaser and Juvy were murdered. Melly and Bortlen were the only survivors of the attack.
While working on his sophomore mixtape, after the death of his friends, Melly had gained more attention and began to obtain cosigns from several rappers such as Young Thug, Trippie Redd, and Kodak Black. However, on January 3, 2019, Melly was arrested for possession of marijuana.
On January 18, 2019, while incarcerated, Melly released his sophomore mixtape We All Shine, which included one of his most influential cosign’s, Kanye West who was a feature on the song “Mixed Personalities.”.
Melly was released from jail on January 25, 2019, and released “Gang”, the first day out single that had taken off after the hype around “Mixed Personalities.”
After being released for only a month, on February 13, 2019, Melly turned himself in after a warrant was put out for him and Bortlen connecting to the murders of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. YNW Melly posted this to his Instagram on February 13:
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, 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
Prior to his incarceration, songs such as “Murder on My Mind” and “Mind on My Murder” had gained traction making their way in the Billboard Hot 100 and gaining RIAA certifications in a matter of months. Speculations made people believe that the songs were related to the murders, however, they were soon put to rest due to the time of the recordings being almost two years prior to the shootings.
After spending months incarcerated, on November 22, 2019, he released his debut studio album, Melly vs. Melvin featuring his 9lokkNine-assisted “223’s”.
After the rise of COVID-19 disease in 2020, on April 3, Melly had tested positive for the virus while awaiting trial. After being infected, Melly’s lawyers tried to play this to his advantage and requested a medical release as conditions can worsen in the jail environment. Melly was denied release on April 17 and conditions have been said to worsen since.
After the release of fellow Floridian rapper Kodak Black, Melly’s team had taken advantage and released “Thugged Out” to keep Melly’s name alive in the industry. They carried on releasing singles throughout the year with artists such as Queen Naija and Hotboii.
Again, while still awaiting trial, on August 13, 2021, he released his sophomore studio album, Just A Matter of Slime, featuring his highly anticipated Lil Uzi Vert-assisted “Mind of Melvin”.
After prosecutors had claimed they had a confession of Melly admitting to the murders, on November 1, Melly’s lawyers came out and denied the claims and said that Melly was just rapping a song titled “4:30 AM” by Kevin Gates. Soon after, on November 30, Melly’s trial had been set for March 7, 2022. - TippleTripple123
223's
YNW Melly Lyrics
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Oh this bitch recordin'?
That's crazy, hah, yeah, slatt, you know, uh
Whole lot of gang shit
Baow, graow, baow, graow, blatt
Uh, slatt, slatt, hold up, uh, uh, slatt, uh
Blood walk, baby, this the Blood walk, huh
.223's and MACs'll make you blood walk
I can make any nigga hit the Crip walk
Crip walk, I'ma let my hip talk
Pulled a forty with a dicky, gotta kill up ya'll
Click, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
And the clip is see through
What all do you want from me?
AR's and them .223's
Fuckin' 'round with me, you see
I'm hot, I'm five hundred degrees
Heard he caught a body
But that does not mean shit to me
Got two on me, got two on me
Blood Gang, yeah, suwoop on me
Detrimental
Me and Glokk all on your instrumental
I kill a nigga and it really wasn't coincidental
Stop all that flaggin' shit, you just be on that actin' shit
No, I ain't with no cappin' shit and I ain't on no rappin' shit
No lackin', bitch, you know it ain't no lackin', bitch
I check any Blood nigga, like, "aye, man, what's brackin', bitch?"
I'm two floors up on you niggas
I'm two floors up on you niggas, yeah
What all do you want from me?
AR's and them .223's
Fuckin' 'round with me, you see
I'm hot, I'm 500 degrees
Heard he caught a body
But that does not mean shit to me
Got two on me, got two on me (I got two, I got two of 'em)
Blood Gang, yeah, suwoop on me (black glock, aye aye)
I'm like blatt (uh huh), we don't never play, he get whacked, like
Tryna find his face, ain't no trace, ain't comin' back (baow, baow)
G-Nine, Mister Two-Glocks, just bought a MAC (oh yeah)
A MAC for your face lift, rearrange your cap (come here)
One foot in the industry and one foot in the trap (yeah)
Invite that dope to my bloodline, I treat him like my strap (aye)
'Cause 'bout me he'll take a nigga's feet off the map (baow, baow, yeah)
Big B's 'til I'm sleep, push a P, he get clapped (blatt)
Two guns, that's the twin Glocks, I roger that part (uh huh)
Colder than a bitch 'cause the bitch froze at that (yeah)
Like apostrophe (yeah), Google forgot a comma in the back (bitch)
Say I'm worth 250K (yeah), we can bet a trey on that, nigga
What all do you want from me?
AR's and them .223's
Fuckin' 'round with me, you see
I'm hot, I'm 500 degrees
Heard he caught a body
But that does not mean shit to me
Got two on me, got two on me (aye, aye, yeah, yeah, he got two)
Blood Gang, yeah, SuWoop on me (mhm)
Big blatt like suwoop, mm, yeah
What you want? What he want? Mm, aye, aye
Big sticks for a punk, yeah, mm
What he, uh, what he see? Yeah, uh, aye, aye
Big blatts 'cause I bleed, yeah, mhm
What he on, what he breathe? Yeah, aye, aye
I'm pushin' P's, pushin' P's, yeah, yeah
What it is and what it ain't, mm, aye, aye
Like a skunk, we leave him stank
In the song "223's," YNW Melly describes his affiliation with the Bloods gang, and brags about his gun collection and his ability to incite violence. The opening lines of the song are "Rocco did it again/Oh this bitch recordin'?/" a reference to the producer of the track, Rocco Beats. Melly then goes on to describe the "Blood walk," a gang dance move, and boasts about his use of guns, particularly .223 caliber rifles and MAC-10 submachine guns. He also claims that he can make someone do the rival "Crip walk" just from his intimidating presence. Melly's lyrics are laced with aggressive language, and he repeatedly mentions how many guns he has and how skilled he is with them. He warns his enemies in the Bloods gang not to cross him, and claims that he would have no trouble killing them if necessary.
The song's chorus emphasizes Melly's toughness and his disregard for human life. He states that he is "500 degrees," a metaphor for how hot his temper is, and that he has "two" guns with him at all times. Melly emphasizes his loyalty to the Bloods gang, using Bloods lingo to refer to his gang affiliation throughout the song. He even threatens other Bloods members who he feels are disrespecting him or his gang. Despite the violent and aggressive nature of the lyrics, the production of "223's" is smooth and melodic, with a catchy piano riff and a soulful vocal sample driving the beat forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Rocco did it again
Rocco produced this song again
Oh this bitch recordin'?
Is someone secretly recording this conversation?
That's crazy, hah, yeah, slatt, you know, uh
Expressing amazement with a casual greeting
Whole lot of gang shit
There is an abundance of gang-related activity happening right now
Baow, graow, baow, graow, blatt
Sound effects indicating the use of firearms
Blood walk, baby, this the Blood walk, huh
I am performing the signature walk of the Bloods gang
I don't use my hands, I let the blood talk, huh
I rely on the reputation of the Bloods gang to intimidate others
.223's and MACs'll make you blood walk
Gun violence can make someone walk like they are part of the Bloods gang
I can make any nigga hit the Crip walk
I am skilled enough to force someone to perform the Crip gang's signature walk
Crip walk, I'ma let my hip talk
I will let my pistol and my reputation speak for me
Pulled a forty with a dicky, gotta kill up ya'll
I grabbed a handgun and need to eliminate my adversaries
Click, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
More sound effects indicating the use of a firearm
And the clip is see through
The ammunition magazine is transparent so I can see how many bullets are left
AR's and them .223's
I have access to AR-15 rifles and .223 caliber ammunition
Fuckin' 'round with me, you see
If you mess with me, you will experience the consequences
I'm hot, I'm five hundred degrees
I am at the top of my game and cannot be stopped
Heard he caught a body
Rumor has it that he has killed someone
But that does not mean shit to me
I do not care about someone else's actions
Got two on me, got two on me
I am currently carrying two guns
Blood Gang, yeah, suwoop on me
I represent the Bloods gang and their signature call
Detrimental
My actions are extremely harmful
Me and Glokk all on your instrumental
Me and Glokk rap over your beat
I kill a nigga and it really wasn't coincidental
I intentionally murdered someone
Stop all that flaggin' shit, you just be on that actin' shit
Stop pretending to be a member of a gang you are not affiliated with
No, I ain't with no cappin' shit and I ain't on no rappin' shit
I do not pretend or lie in my music or my actions
No lackin', bitch, you know it ain't no lackin', bitch
I am always prepared and will never be caught off guard
I check any Blood nigga, like, "aye, man, what's brackin', bitch?"
I interrogate any Blood gang member I come across
I'm two floors up on you niggas
I am above you in the hierarchy of power and respect
What all do you want from me?
What are you trying to get out of me?
Big B's 'til I'm sleep, push a P, he get clapped
I represent the Bloods gang until the day I die and will retaliate against their enemies
Two guns, that's the twin Glocks, I roger that part
I have two handguns, both of them are Glock brand
Colder than a bitch 'cause the bitch froze at that
I am extremely cold-hearted and dangerous
Like apostrophe (yeah), Google forgot a comma in the back (bitch)
I am so important that even Google gets my lyrics wrong
Say I'm worth 250K (yeah), we can bet a trey on that, nigga
I am worth a lot of money and can prove it to you
Big blatt like suwoop, mm, yeah
My gun is so large that it resembles the Bloods gang call
What you want? What he want? Mm, aye, aye
What do you and your friends want?
Big sticks for a punk, yeah, mm
I have large weapons for dealing with weak enemies
Like a skunk, we leave him stank
We defeat our opponents so badly that their reputation is ruined
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacquavius Smith, Jamell Demons, Rocco Valdes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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