Rapper YNW Melly has tested positive for the novel coronavirus while awaiting trial for double murder, according to the star's verified social media account.

The White House is setting up a hotline for lawmakers to help in communication about the coronavirus epidemic growing across the United States, sources familiar with the matter say.

YNW Melly, who was charged with murdering two friends last year, has tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting trial in a Florida jail.

Florida-based rapper YNW Melly is facing the death penalty in the double homicide of two of his close friends, Christopher Thomas Jr, 19, and 21-year-old Anthony Williams.

Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against rapper YNW Melly in connection with the killing of two men.

Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against rapper YNW Melly in connection with the killing of two men.

Florida prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a rapper YNW Melly who was charged with the murders of his two friends.

Rapper has been charged with two first-degree murder counts

YNW Melly, 19, is charged with shooting dead two other rappers, said to have been childhood friends.

The rapper - whose real name is Jamell Maurice Demons, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder

Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, expressed sorrow at the time of the murders.

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder for the October 2018 deaths of Christopher Thomas Jr, and Anthony Williams.

The rapper was charged with killing two other aspiring rappers close to him. YNW Melly currently has a song on the charts called 'Murder on my Mind.'

#NowPlaying "4 Real" by YNW Melly on @TIDAL https://t.co/FIezUQf5sK

“ To Me Your Love Is Suicidal “ - YNW Melly

Adam22 on Interviewing YNW Melly with the Men He's Accused of Killing (P... https://t.co/BFLGZgA0Lv via @YouTube

YNW Melly - Murder On My Mind

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RT @langluigi_: And on today’s episode of leftist hypocrisy: “The Patriot” (a conservative rap song) was banned on Spotify and Apple Music…

And on today’s episode of leftist hypocrisy: “The Patriot” (a conservative rap song) was banned on Spotify and Apple Music for “violence.” “Murder On My Mind” by YNW Melly still streaming on all platforms.

YNW Melly "Dangerously In Love (772 Love Pt. 2)" (Official Audio) https://t.co/hATmbO9MHg via @YouTube

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RT @HipHopxHotspot: YNW Melly | Murder On My Mind https://t.co/2YkaQdlYyr

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Criminal Lawyer Reacts to YNW Melly - Murder on my mind https://t.co/eFAvJQCrE5 via @YouTube

RT @AhmedKhaledS117: #NowPlaying “Mama Cry” by YNW Melly on #Anghami https://t.co/w80s5G3FAN https://t.co/dX8QZU6cUR

Ynw Melly - Blue Balenciagas (Music Video) https://t.co/KBUkgfnIUR via @YouTube

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