Judge delays bond ruling for YNW Melly after April 30 hearing; rapper remains jailed as mother awaits decision on his release.
- May 5, 2026
AceShowbiz - The ruling on whether YNW Melly will be granted bond has been postponed, with no set date for the judge's final decision. This development came after Melly’s latest detention hearing on April 30, where he hoped to secure his release following seven years behind bars.
According to court documents filed with the Broward County Clerk's Office, the judge chose not to issue an immediate ruling on the bond request. The delay leaves the rapper still in custody as he continues to fight his double-murder charges.
YNW Melly's mother, Jamie King, shared her feelings on social media on May 1, which coincided with Melly’s birthday. She expressed hope that the judge’s decision would be announced that day, stating, "The ruling will be uploaded online, so we are just gonna keep checking the website for his ruling and praying that they grant my baby bond."
King also highlighted the hardship Melly has faced, emphasizing, "It’s been a very long time. I know people didn’t believe me when I was saying just how horrible they were treating him. I don’t see how you can treat anybody like that. It’s innocent until proven guilty."
Despite these hopes, Melly remains incarcerated. Over the weekend, he addressed circulating reports claiming his bond request was denied, using his Instagram Story to clarify, "Bond not denied. Fake News. Still waiting. God 1st."
XXL has reached out to YNW Melly's legal team for further comment but has not yet received a response. The rapper’s supporters and family continue to watch closely for updates on the postponed ruling as he awaits the court’s next move.