The YNW Melly case was already complicated, but everything exploded to a whole new level after interrogation footage of witness Mills suddenly leaked online. Within hours, the video spread across Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube, shaking the entire hip-hop community. And the most shocking part wasn’t just what Mills said—it was how YNW Melly reportedly “lost it” once the footage circulated, because it contained details never revealed before and contradicted the “innocent, devastated friend” image he had been trying to maintain.

In the footage, Mills describes a completely different version of YNW Melly: calm to a chilling degree, allegedly “fake crying”—with no actual tears—as he pretended to be heartbroken over the deaths of his close friends Juvie and Sackchaser. According to Mills, this wasn’t grief; it was a performance meant to sell a story. In the streets, the ability to switch from violence to emotional acting instantly is a trait often associated with extremely dangerous individuals. Mills openly suggests that Melly’s ability to “perform” right after the murders was a sign of sociopathic behavior.

Mills recalls seeing Melly at Fredo Bang’s house shortly after the incident. Melly had changed into a tank top and gym shorts—details that match other testimonies indicating that a clothing change may have been done to dispose of evidence. But things get even darker when Mills describes returning to the woods the next morning with the group to search for two guns. One .40-caliber pistol was reportedly soaked in blood—Mills even says he held it before Melly’s manager took it away. The second weapon, described as a Tech-9, was never found. This contradicts the prosecution’s claim that “no murder weapon was ever recovered.” If Mills is telling the truth, someone likely cleaned up the scene before law enforcement arrived.

Interestingly, Mills insists that Bortland had nothing to do with the actual violence. He describes him as someone “not living like that.” This lines up with the fact that Bortland accepted a plea deal on lesser charges rather than facing murder counts. But then Mills steps into dangerous territory: motive.

He talks about internal tensions within the YNW camp, financial disputes, and even hints at the involvement—or at least awareness—of NBA YoungBoy. Mills questions how YoungBoy seemed to know so many details, referencing social media posts and rumors of a remix containing inside information. There’s no evidence connecting YoungBoy to the murders, but his name coming up highlights the tangled web of alliances, beefs, and politics inside the rap world.

What shocked the public most is that many of the details Mills mentioned back in 2019, when the footage was originally recorded, weren’t made public until 2024–2025, when trial documents and new leaks surfaced. For example: Mills said Juvie’s thumb had been blown off—a detail only confirmed years later when attorney John Phillips released autopsy images in 2025. Mills also described the exact location where Melly was picked up by Fredo Bang, something that was later proven through cell tower data during the trial.

But the darkest part is Mills repeatedly insisting he is not snitching. He claims he’s “trying to help his friends,” while also expressing fear that his family might be harmed for cooperating. In the streets, the no-snitching code is sacred—breaking it can end careers or lives. Mills is stuck in a deadly dilemma: stay silent and let killers escape, or speak up and be labeled a traitor forever.

Once the footage hit the internet, social media went into meltdown. DJ Akademiks dissected every frame, Reddit split into factions, and Twitter debated whether Mills was telling the truth or trying to save himself. But beyond the drama, the leak caused massive legal consequences. Even if the footage can’t be used in court due to authentication and hearsay issues, the fact that millions have watched it makes jury selection nearly impossible. Melly’s lawyers will undoubtedly request a change of venue or trial delay.

Some legal experts even speculate that the footage may appear in the civil wrongful death lawsuits, where the burden of proof is lower and evidence rules are more flexible.

But the nuclear shockwave in part two of the footage came from audio of Sackchaser’s family, recorded the day after the murders. In the recording, they discuss financial disputes, tensions in the group, and how Sackchaser tried to stop Melly from signing what they called a “devil’s deal.” They also reveal that Juvie and Sackchaser were supposed to receive half of Melly’s earnings—an arrangement that could easily turn deadly when money and loyalty collide.

Even more alarming are allegations that Melly’s mother rented a storage unit early the next morning—before the news of the murders became public—raising serious questions about whether belongings or evidence were quietly moved.

Near the end of the footage, Mills describes Juvie as someone who wanted to escape the street-rap lifestyle, painting a tragic picture of young men caught in a storm of loyalty, money, and power. This transforms the Melly case from a criminal investigation into a heartbreaking story about lost youth and betrayals within the industry.

And that’s why, according to reports, when Mills’s footage leaked, YNW Melly completely “lost it.” With details capable of reshaping the entire case, the pressure on his legal team became immense. The retrial set for 2027 is still in preparation, and the state of Florida is maintaining its pursuit of the death penalty. Meanwhile, Bortland has taken a plea deal and may testify against him. Mills’s leaked testimony only makes things harder for Melly.

This leak isn’t just altering the legal landscape—it is fueling a larger debate about street loyalty, silence, money, and the thin line between hip-hop artistry and real-life violence.

One thing is certain: the aftershocks of this leaked footage will echo through hip-hop long after the final verdict is delivered.