Rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been found guilty of capital murder in connection with the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper Mo3. The verdict was delivered by a jury on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a trial over allegations that Conway arranged and paid for the killing.
According to the Associated Press, prosecutors argued that Yella Beezy hired Kewon White and paid him approximately $40,000 to carry out the murder. Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, was fatally shot on a Dallas highway in November 2020.
The conviction marks a major development in the long-running case. Here is what is known about the verdict, the allegations presented in court, and the circumstances surrounding Mo3’s death.
Yella Beezy Convicted of Capital Murder
A jury found 35-year-old Yella Beezy guilty of capital murder on November 11, 2026. Following the verdict, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the Associated Press.
The sentence means Conway will remain incarcerated for the rest of his life unless the conviction or sentence is changed through the legal process.
During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Conway hired Kewon White to kill Mo3 and paid him approximately $40,000 for carrying out the shooting. They presented the case as the result of an ongoing feud between the two rappers.
The defense had argued that there was no clear evidence connecting Yella Beezy to the killing, and the defendants maintained their not-guilty position.
Kewon White was also convicted of capital murder in September 2026 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
What Happened to Rapper Mo3?
Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, was killed on November 11, 2020, during a shooting on Interstate 35 in Dallas, Texas. He was 28 years old.
According to the Associated Press, Mo3 was driving on the highway when another vehicle pulled alongside him. A gunman reportedly got out of the vehicle and approached him with a firearm.
Mo3 attempted to escape by running away, but the gunman chased him and opened fire. The rapper suffered fatal gunshot injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
Another person was also injured during the shooting but survived.
The killing shocked fans and the Dallas hip-hop community. The case remained under investigation and eventually led to the criminal proceedings against Yella Beezy and Kewon White.
A Major Development in the Mo3 Murder Case
Yella Beezy’s conviction represents a significant development in the case surrounding Mo3’s death. The jury’s decision followed years of investigation and legal proceedings into the November 2020 shooting.
The verdict and life-without-parole sentence bring a major stage of the criminal case to a close, although any future appeals or legal challenges would be handled through the courts.
Source: Associated Press (AP).
Disclaimer: This article is a news report based on available reporting and court developments. It is not legal advice. Official court records and rulings remain the authoritative sources for the case.
