Dallas rapper Yella Beezy sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in Mo3 murder case
Jury returns guilty verdict
A Dallas jury found Yella Beezy guilty of capital murder on Wednesday, November 11, in the killing of Mo3. Beezy, 35, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was accused of hiring a gunman to kill the rapper, whose name was Melvin Noble.
Prosecutors describe a feud
Prosecutors said Beezy paid Kewon White $40,000 to kill Mo3, according to the Associated Press. They argued that the two rappers’ dispute had continued for years; NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported prosecutors dated the feud to 2017.
Shooting and trial arguments
Mo3, who was 28, was shot and later died at a hospital. Another person was injured in the shooting and survived. At trial, prosecutors presented evidence they said linked Beezy to the killing. His defense team contended that prosecutors had not established their case and were relying on speculation.
White also convicted
White, identified as the shooter, was found guilty of capital murder in September 2026. The article identifies him as the man convicted of carrying out the shooting. Beezy is a Dallas rapper known for the 2017 song “That’s On Me.” He released “Bacc At It Again” with Quavo and Gucci Mane in 2019; Mo3 drew attention for music including a remix of “Errybody” featuring Boosie Badazz.
Key points
- Yella Beezy was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life without parole.
- The jury’s verdict came six years after Mo3 was killed on a Dallas highway.
- Prosecutors said Beezy paid Kewon White $40,000 to kill Mo3.