Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been found guilty of capital murder in connection with the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper MO3.
The verdict came Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a trial that lasted more than two weeks and featured emotional testimony, disputed witness statements, and evidence surrounding the long-running tension between the two rappers.
Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, was accused of arranging a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of MO3, born Melvin Noble. Prosecutors alleged that Conway paid others to organize and carry out the deadly shooting.
According to CBS Texas, the jury returned its guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon. Conway now faces the punishment phase of the trial, where jurors will determine his sentence.
Prosecutors Alleged Yella Beezy Paid $40,000 for the Killing
The case centers around the November 11, 2020, shooting that took the life of MO3 in Dallas, Texas.
Investigators said MO3 was traveling along Interstate 35 when an armed gunman approached his vehicle. MO3 attempted to escape on foot but was chased and shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital.
Prosecutors argued that the killing was connected to an ongoing dispute between Conway and Noble. According to the state’s allegations, Conway offered approximately $40,000 to have MO3 killed, with Kewon White identified as the gunman.
White was previously found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison in September 2026.
A third man, Devin Brown, is also charged in connection with the alleged plot and is expected to face his own trial.
Trial Featured Controversial Testimony and Conflicting Statements
Throughout the proceedings, jurors heard testimony from several witnesses as prosecutors attempted to establish Conway’s alleged involvement.
One of the biggest moments involved rapper Theodore Thomas, also known as Jose Bodega. Thomas previously gave grand jury testimony describing an alleged feud between Conway and MO3 and discussing the supposed $40,000 payment.
However, when he appeared in court, Thomas claimed that portions of his earlier statements were made up. Prosecutors challenged his new account, and the judge allowed them to treat him as a hostile witness.
The conflicting statements became an important part of the trial, with the defense questioning the witness’s credibility and pointing to his legal troubles as a possible reason for his earlier testimony.
The defense team also argued that prosecutors had failed to establish Conway’s involvement beyond a reasonable doubt. His attorneys challenged the state’s theory, questioned the evidence, and suggested that another individual could have had a motive to target MO3.
Conway maintained his not-guilty position throughout the case.
Yella Beezy Now Faces Sentencing
After more than two weeks of testimony and closing arguments, jurors ultimately found Conway guilty of capital murder.
The verdict marks a major development in one of Dallas hip-hop’s most closely watched criminal cases.
For years, MO3’s death remained a major story within the rap community, with fans continuing to question who was responsible for the shooting and whether anyone else would face consequences.
Now that Conway has been convicted, attention turns to the punishment phase, where the jury will decide the consequences of the guilty verdict.
As of Wednesday afternoon, a final sentence had not yet been announced.
The case also remains active for the other defendants, including Devin Brown, who is expected to face trial separately.
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