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

Robbery
YNW Melly Lyrics

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LJ on the track
Hmm, yeah (Pour a four in, then you pour a four in)
(First you pour a four in, then you pour a four in)
(Then you pour a four in)

It's about to be a robbery (Robbery)
Don't make a sound (Don't make a sound), don't make a sound (Don't make a sound)
Shut the fuck up, bitch, don't talk to me (Don't say no word, fuck nigga)

Just hit the ground (Ayy, pussy), just hit the ground
It's about to be a robbery, oh
Yeah, a robbery
It's about to be a robbery
Fuckin' with me, fuckin' with me

Hold up, goddamn, seen him at the parking lot
Got the Glock, pulled it out, put it to his fuckin' mouth (Motherfuckin' grill)
Hop in your fuckin' bushes, then I'm hoppin' in your house
Creepin' through your shit, put the pistol to your fuckin' spouse
Kangaroo, kangaroo, we hoppin' and we kick at you (Kick at you)
All my bitches fuck and suckin' dick just for the Jimmy Choos
Chopper with a beam and now you know it's not a twenty-two
I don't wanna turn into a demon and diminish you
I up it and
I, I
I'm ridin' with this pistol and I'm totin' this shit (I'm totin' this shit)
I ride with the sack and all my gang, they be tight (They be tight)
I'm ridin' with my whoadie, my compadre, yeah, my slime (Brrat)

It's about to be a robbery (Robbery)
Don't make a sound (Don't make a sound), don't make a sound (Don't make a sound)
Shut the fuck up, bitch, don't talk to me (Shut the fuck up now)
Just hit the ground (Just hit the ground), just hit the ground
It's about to be a robbery
Yeah, a robbery
It's about to be a robbery
Fuckin' with me, fuckin' with me

Oh damn, I'm off ya
All day, I'm out back
Aw damn, here I go again, I'm dressed in all black
I told myself I wasn't gonna rob, but fuck all of that
I spent my last on an ounce and the police found it (Oh no)
Then Grandma took the charge, I was so astounded (Love you, Grandma)
But now I got the racks, stack it up to amounts that (No)
Nobody can reach but us, we are the ones who...
Goddamn, let me double back
I wanna rob a nigga with a MAC too (With that MAC-11)
Already robbed a nigga with that stick (With that stick)
I already robbed a nigga, fuckin' Glock tools (Glock-26, bitch)
Goddamn, at that rate, I might pop you (Pop him)
You too, pussy bitch, heard you police (Huh?)
Chopper put a pussy nigga in the motherfuckin' wheelchair
YNW and we are soldiers

It's about to be a robbery (Robbery)
Don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Shut the fuck up, bitch, don't talk to me
Just hit the ground, just hit the ground
It's about to be a robbery (Oh, we 'bout to rob 'em)
Yeah, a robbery (Oh, we 'bout to rob 'em)
It's about to be a robbery (Oh, we 'bout to rob 'em)
Fuckin' with me, fuckin' with me

First you get a pint and then you pour a four in
Then you get the Glock, cock it back, and kick the doors in
Now you fuckin' hoes and then you get a stolen cars
Then you hit a lick and get some pearls and cop an Audemar
You gon' keep on gettin' it, keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it
Ooh, ooh, young jit, you gon' keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it
Just keep snappin', hittin' a lick, boy, keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it

I done been there before and I was gettin' it, gettin' it
So I know you too can get it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of YNW Melly's song Robbery are quite straightforward and in-your-face. The first line sets the tone for the rest of the song as he talks about drinking lean by saying, "Pour a four in, then you pour a four in, First you pour a four in, then you pour a four in, then you pour a four in." He then goes on to express that he's about to rob someone and warns them not to make a sound, "It's about to be a robbery, don't make a sound, don't make a sound. Shut the fuck up, bitch, don't talk to me. Just hit the ground, just hit the ground." He goes on to describe in detail how he's going to rob the person, sneaking up on them and pointing a gun to their mouth before ransacking their house for valuable items. He also references some of his past exploits, including robbing someone with a stick and Glock tools.

Overall, the song is quite dark and gritty, with YNW Melly portraying a violent and ruthless persona. The lyrics are quite graphic and paint a picture of someone who is willing to go to any lengths to get what they want, even if it means taking it from someone else. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, which adds to the sense of urgency and tension.

Line by Line Meaning

LJ on the track
Acknowledging the artist who produced the song.

Hmm, yeah (Pour a four in, then you pour a four in) (First you pour a four in, then you pour a four in) (Then you pour a four in)
Suggesting the step-by-step process involved in making a drink before the actual lyrics of the song.

It's about to be a robbery (Robbery) Don't make a sound (Don't make a sound), don't make a sound (Don't make a sound) Shut the fuck up, bitch, don't talk to me (Don't say no word, fuck nigga) Just hit the ground (Ayy, pussy), just hit the ground It's about to be a robbery, oh Yeah, a robbery It's about to be a robbery Fuckin' with me, fuckin' with me
Outlining the upcoming robbery and threatening anyone who interferes with it to remain silent and stay on the ground.

Hold up, goddamn, seen him at the parking lot Got the Glock, pulled it out, put it to his fuckin' mouth (Motherfuckin' grill) Hop in your fuckin' bushes, then I'm hoppin' in your house Creepin' through your shit, put the pistol to your fuckin' spouse Kangaroo, kangaroo, we hoppin' and we kick at you (Kick at you) All my bitches fuck and suckin' dick just for the Jimmy Choos Chopper with a beam and now you know it's not a twenty-two I don't wanna turn into a demon and diminish you I up it and I, I I'm ridin' with this pistol and I'm totin' this shit (I'm totin' this shit) I ride with the sack and all my gang, they be tight (They be tight) I'm ridin' with my whoadie, my compadre, yeah, my slime (Brrat)
Describing the violent, forceful approach that the singer takes in committing the robbery, with the help of his associates and their weapons.

Oh damn, I'm off ya All day, I'm out back Aw damn, here I go again, I'm dressed in all black I told myself I wasn't gonna rob, but fuck all of that I spent my last on an ounce and the police found it (Oh no) Then Grandma took the charge, I was so astounded (Love you, Grandma) But now I got the racks, stack it up to amounts that (No) Nobody can reach but us, we are the ones who... Goddamn, let me double back I wanna rob a nigga with a MAC too (With that MAC-11) Already robbed a nigga with that stick (With that stick) I already robbed a nigga, fuckin' Glock tools (Glock-26, bitch) Goddamn, at that rate, I might pop you (Pop him) You too, pussy bitch, heard you police (Huh?) Chopper put a pussy nigga in the motherfuckin' wheelchair YNW and we are soldiers
Explaining the justifications and motivations behind the singer's criminal behavior, citing his past experiences with drugs and the law, as well as his newfound wealth and desire for more.

First you get a pint and then you pour a four in Then you get the Glock, cock it back, and kick the doors in Now you fuckin' hoes and then you get a stolen cars Then you hit a lick and get some pearls and cop an Audemar You gon' keep on gettin' it, keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it Ooh, ooh, young jit, you gon' keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it Just keep snappin', hittin' a lick, boy, keep on gettin' it, gettin' it, gettin' it I done been there before and I was gettin' it, gettin' it So I know you too can get it
Encouraging listeners to follow his example and continue pursuing wealth through illegal means, using the singer's personal success story as an inspiration.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIONDATRACK, Jamell Demons

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