Who is YNW Melly and what's his age?

YNW Melly recently collaborated with Kanye West, producing the single ‘Mixed Personalities’.

Here’s what you need to know about why the 19-year-old rapper.

Who is YNW Melly?

The rapper Melly, born Jamell Maurice Demons, grew up in the town of Gifford, Florida.

He came to prominence off the success of singles like ‘Murder On My Mind’ and ‘Slang That Iron’.

YNW Melly has won a growing following on YouTube and SoundCloud and has signed with the labels of fellow rappers Future and Young Thug.

Earlier this year he released the album ‘We All Shine’ and attention was focused on the track ‘Mixed Personalities’.

The musician is now 20 years old, and is set to celebrate his 21st birthday on May 1 1999.

His mum confirmed her 20-year-old rapper son is alive on December 12 2019, amid rumours he had been stabbed to death in prison.

Rumours had been circulating that Melly, a former Bloods gang member had been killed in jail after being ambushed.

His net worth is estimated at around $1.5million.