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Dallas rapper Yella Beezy found guilty of capital murder in the killing of rival artist Mo3
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, legally known as Markies Conway, has been found guilty of capital murder in the 2020 shooting death of rival artist Mo3 (Melvin Noble), resulting in an automatic life sentence without parole under Texas law.
- Conway was accused of ordering the killing by offering $40,000 to Kewon White, the gunman who was recently convicted and sentenced to life in prison, and Devin Brown, who is yet to stand trial.
- The trial lasted over two weeks, featuring emotional testimony including that of a doctor who witnessed the shooting and rapper Jose Bodega, who recanted prior grand jury statements about a feud between Conway and Noble.
- Conway’s defense attorney has announced plans to appeal the conviction, and Conway now faces the punishment phase of the trial.
- Previously, in 2021, Conway faced but was cleared of charges including sexual assault and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
