Rapper Yella Beezy Sentenced to Life for Orchestrating Fatal Interstate Shooting
A Dallas jury convicted Markies Conway of hiring a gunman to kill rival MO3.
1Capital Murder Verdict Delivered
A Dallas County jury unanimously convicted 35-year-old rapper Yella Beezy, born Markies Conway, of capital murder this Wednesday. He received a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The conviction stems from his role in orchestrating the 2020 fatal shooting of fellow Dallas rapper Melvin Noble, known as MO3.
2The Fatal Interstate Attack
On November 11, 2020, Melvin Noble was driving on Interstate 35 in South Dallas when an assailant approached his vehicle. The gunman, identified as Kewon White, chased Noble on foot across the busy freeway. White fired over 40 rounds from an AK-47-style pistol, ultimately killing Noble and wounding an innocent bystander nearby.
3Financial Motive and Conspiracy
Prosecutors successfully argued that Conway orchestrated the hit as the culmination of a long-standing feud between the two artists. Evidence presented in court alleged that Conway paid Kewon White $40,000 to execute the murder. White was previously convicted of capital murder in September and also received a life sentence without parole eligibility.
4Evidence of Retaliatory Intent
During closing arguments, the prosecution utilized video footage of Conway discussing revenge in an interview, where he stated he would get his lick back. Prosecutors linked this sentiment to a 2018 incident where Conway survived being shot three times while driving on a tollway in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Texas.
5Defense Challenges Prosecution Case
Defense attorney John Gussio maintained his client's innocence throughout the trial, arguing that the state failed to provide concrete proof. Gussio characterized the prosecution's case as relying heavily on speculation rather than definitive evidence. Despite these arguments, the jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict, leading to emotional scenes within the courtroom gallery.
6Legal History and Background
Conway was indicted by a Dallas grand jury and arrested in March 2025. He was previously released on a $750,000 bond after it was reduced from an initial $2 million. His legal history also includes 2021 charges for sexual assault and child endangerment, though those specific criminal cases were ultimately dismissed by authorities.
7Musical Careers and Profiles
Melvin Noble, known as MO3, had over 800,000 Instagram followers and gained fame for his 2019 remix of Errybody. Markies Conway, or Yella Beezy, achieved chart success with his 2017 single That’s On Me and his 2019 collaboration Bacc At It Again. Both artists were prominent figures within the Dallas hip-hop music scene.
8Conclusion of Legal Proceedings
Lead prosecutor Tommy Adams described the case as one of the most challenging in his six-year tenure. With both the mastermind and the gunman now serving life sentences without parole, the legal proceedings regarding the 2020 shooting have concluded. The verdict marks a definitive end to the violent conflict between the two rappers.