Jamell Maurice Demons (born May 1, 1999), better known by his stage name YN… Read Full Bio ↴Jamell Maurice Demons (born May 1, 1999), better known by his stage name YNW Melly, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who emerged from Gifford, Florida. YNW Melly is also co-founder of rap collective, YNW. His music often draws from his lived experiences, evidenced by his 2017 incarceration for weapons charges. Upon release, he began to gain popularity from his track “Murder On My Mind.” which he wrote while in jail. After the release of the track, he was once again arrested as the song violated his probation, and sent him back to prison.

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

Bang Bang
YNW Melly Lyrics

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Ayy, look, know what I'm sayin, I'm straight out the mud
I be grinding like I'm still poot
You know what I'm saying?
That's what you gotta keep doing out here
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yee, you hear me?
YNW Melly

You niggas talking like you with it 'til we pulling up

Yeah, yeah, until we pulling up
These niggas talking like they with it 'til we pulling up
Bang bang with the pistol, it go bang bang
We are not the same, I bang broad day
Get yo ass, now yo ass like Stranger Things
I'm an alien, these bitches think I'm Stranger Things

She ain't wanna listen to a nigga CD
Big blood, big blood, shoutout GD
Oh god yeah, can you see me?
I was with your main bitch taking a selfie
Selfie, selfie, she think I'm healthy
Hunnid round on the pistol, you'd think I'm killing
Oh damn, oh damn, gimmie your billie
Address, we gonna pull up with them techs nigga
Techs nigga, what the fuck you saying nigga?
Spraying nigga, fucking up your plans nigga
Bands nigga, running up them bands nigga
Glock with a .22 clip fuck them hands nigga
I ain't tryna throw no motherfucking hands boy
Running out there, please don't try to get in the van, yeah
And I wanna get 'em 'cause I'm rolling, yeah
Choppa with a dick, and it's swollen
I'm swollen, I'm golden, I think that I need just chill 'cause I'm way too damn hot
And these hoes wanna get up
Yeah, they tryna get up
We killed a couple times so, Lord, just please forgive us
And all these niggas in this stolen car got a body
And all these niggas in this stolen car on a Molly
Except for me, you know I like to do it when I'm sober
I gotta keep composure, I slump a nigga over, gang

You niggas talking like you with it 'til we pulling up
Yeah, yeah, until we pulling up
These niggas talking like they with it 'til we pulling up
Bang bang with the pistol, it go bang bang
We are not the same, I bang broad day
Get yo ass, now yo ass like Stranger Things
I'm an alien, these bitches think I'm Stranger Things

I-I-I was sleeping, now I'm woke again
They see it blowin' but I guess this shit broke again
A nigga speaking real heat like a frying pan
These nigga talking like they with it, we gon' find your friend
You lil' boy in the cut wanna spin the vans
And your main bitch wanna fuck, we tryna split her ends
Fuck that thot, she got way too much baggage
Big Glock, and I ain't even bragging
Ooh, I'm super fly like I'm Aladdin
Ooh, watch for the copper, it is satin
Ooh, these niggas talk like they with that
Pussy boy fuck with me you get your wig snatched
Pussy boy fuck with me you get your wig snatched
Melly wilding in a stolen with a big MAC
No cap, this suppressor, but its flash suppressed
Nigga talking like they with it, now your out to get me
Where you at and what ya did, we don't know pussy
Leave ya ass somewhere inside of your mamas bushes
Fuck boy, I'm in your daddy bushes with it
Loading up the semi, busting at your feetie
You nigga talking but I'm still a fucking goat
You nigga mad cause they ain't even on no boat
I'm tryna get it and these bitches snorting coke
It's a party at the penthouse, she doing coke now

You niggas talking like you with it 'til we pulling up
Yeah, yeah, until we pulling up
These niggas talking like they with it 'til we pulling up
Bang bang with the pistol, it go bang bang
We are not the same, I bang broad day
Get yo ass, now yo ass like Stranger Things
I'm an alien, these bitches think I'm Stranger Things

Fuck your money printer, baby, I'm Prancer
Hopping out the coupe, turn a nigga into a Dancer
Turn you to a stripper with this motherfucking glizzy
Pussy boy, you played with the wrong nigga, thinking I'm a bitch, I'm a soldier
Tell your main bitch bend it over, yoga
I don't give a fuck what you 'posed to be
Niggas always tryna hit a niggas with a lecture
Pussy, we done got away with murder, shut the fuck up
Boy, you say you with it but the pistol always tucked up
I'ma show my shit 'cause if a nigga try, what bruh?
Trying what, bruh? You got me fucked up
If they come for me inside the booth, I'm go max-it
If they come for me inside the booth, I might go exit
If they come for me inside the booth, I'm go max-it

If they come for me inside the booth, I might go exit
If they come for me inside the booth, I'm go max-it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YNW Melly's song Bang Bang describe the violent lifestyle and mentality of the rapper and his crew. He speaks of being from the bottom and grinding hard, but also constantly ready for a fight with a pistol at his side. He boasts about his alien-like persona, taking risks with both his career and illicit activities, while also addressing his relationships with women. The chorus reinforces the idea that his crew is not to be messed with, and if someone tries something, they will pull up with guns blazing. Throughout the track, Melly switches between his aggressive persona and his more thoughtful side, touching on his personal struggles as well as the darker side of the street life.

The lyrics of Bang Bang are representative of the culture of violence and fear that often permeates the world of street-based hip-hop culture. The song serves as a warning to other crews that might try to step to YNW Melly or his entourage, emphasizing that they are always prepared and willing to retaliate with deadly force. Additionally, the song highlights the inherent dangers and hardships of life when one comes from a difficult upbringing and must resort to violence to survive.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, look, know what I'm sayin, I'm straight out the mud
I come from the dirt and I know what it takes to succeed.

I be grinding like I'm still poot
I work hard, like I've still got nothing.

You know what I'm saying? That's what you gotta keep doing out here
That's the mindset you need to survive.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yee, you hear me?
I'm asking if you understand.

You niggas talking like you with it 'til we pulling up Yeah, yeah, until we pulling up These niggas talking like they with it 'til we pulling up
People talk tough, until we actually arrive.

Bang bang with the pistol, it go bang bang We are not the same, I bang broad day
I'm willing to use violence during the day.

Get yo ass, now yo ass like Stranger Things I'm an alien, these bitches think I'm Stranger Things
I'm so unique, people are surprised by my abilities.

She ain't wanna listen to a nigga CD Big blood, big blood, shoutout GD
She wasn't interested in my album, but I still gotta rep my gang.

Oh god yeah, can you see me? I was with your main bitch taking a selfie
I'm bragging about taking a picture with someone's girlfriend.

Hunnid round on the pistol, you'd think I'm killing Oh damn, oh damn, gimmie your billie
I'm willing to murder someone for their fortune.

Address, we gonna pull up with them techs nigga Techs nigga, what the fuck you saying nigga? Spraying nigga, fucking up your plans nigga Bands nigga, running up them bands nigga
I'm ready to use technology to ruin someone's goals.

Glock with a .22 clip fuck them hands nigga I ain't tryna throw no motherfucking hands boy Running out there, please don't try to get in the van, yeah And I wanna get 'em 'cause I'm rolling, yeah
I'm not willing to physically fight and instead rely on my weapon and vehicle.

Choppa with a dick, and it's swollen I'm swollen, I'm golden, I think that I need just chill 'cause I'm way too damn hot And these hoes wanna get up Yeah, they tryna get up
I'm proud of my sexual prowess and am in high demand with women.

We killed a couple times so, Lord, just please forgive us And all these niggas in this stolen car got a body And all these niggas in this stolen car on a Molly Except for me, you know I like to do it when I'm sober I gotta keep composure, I slump a nigga over, gang
We have killed in the past, but I'm trying to stay sober and in control so I can kill again.

I-I-I was sleeping, now I'm woke again They see it blowin' but I guess this shit broke again A nigga speaking real heat like a frying pan These nigga talking like they with it, we gon' find your friend
I'm aware of what's happening and I'm ready to confront those who oppose me.

You lil' boy in the cut wanna spin the vans And your main bitch wanna fuck, we tryna split her ends Fuck that thot, she got way too much baggage Big Glock, and I ain't even bragging
I'm willing to use sex to get what I want, but I don't want anything serious.

Ooh, I'm super fly like I'm Aladdin Ooh, watch for the copper, it is satin Ooh, these niggas talk like they with that Pussy boy fuck with me you get your wig snatched
I'm confident and know how to handle myself in dangerous situations.

Melly wilding in a stolen with a big MAC No cap, this suppressor, but its flash suppressed Nigga talking like they with it, now your out to get me Where you at and what ya did, we don't know pussy
I'm dangerous and capable of killing, and I'm prepared to defend myself if necessary.

Leave ya ass somewhere inside of your mamas bushes Fuck boy, I'm in your daddy bushes with it Loading up the semi, busting at your feetie You nigga talking but I'm still a fucking goat
I'm willing to kill someone and hide their body in a vulgar manner.

You nigga mad cause they ain't even on no boat I'm tryna get it and these bitches snorting coke It's a party at the penthouse, she doing coke now Fuck your money printer, baby, I'm Prancer
I'm motivated to succeed and am willing to do whatever it takes to get there.

Hopping out the coupe, turn a nigga into a Dancer Turn you to a stripper with this motherfucking glizzy Pussy boy, you played with the wrong nigga, thinking I'm a bitch, I'm a soldier Tell your main bitch bend it over, yoga
I'm skilled with my gun and am not to be underestimated.

I don't give a fuck what you 'posed to be Niggas always tryna hit a niggas with a lecture Pussy, we done got away with murder, shut the fuck up Boy, you say you with it but the pistol always tucked up
I don't care who you are or what you have to say - I'm dangerous and won't back down.

I'ma show my shit 'cause if a nigga try, what bruh? Trying what, bruh? You got me fucked up If they come for me inside the booth, I'm go max-it If they come for me inside the booth, I might go exit
I'm not afraid to show off my skills, and I'm willing to leave or attack if provoked.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aliaume Damala Badara Thiam, Cornell Haynes, Giorgio H. Tuinfort, Jamell Demons, Jermaine Smith

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