American rapper, YNW Melly, has contracted Coronavirus while in Florida’s Broward County Jail.

The news was shared posted to his Twitter and Instagram accounts with the rapper now planning to file a motion for restricted release.

“Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail. He’ll be filing a motion for restricted release in hopes of better care due to any jails not being prepared to treat this new virus. He hopes for your support and to recover soon,” the accounts wrote.