Rapper Markies Conway, professionally known as Yella Beezy, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his conviction for capital murder. A jury found the 35-year-old musician guilty of orchestrating the killing of fellow rapper Melvin Noble, known as Mo3, in a shooting that occurred on a Dallas highway in 2020.
According to reports, prosecutors argued during the trial that Conway hired an associate, Kewon White, to carry out the attack. Evidence presented in court indicated that Conway paid White approximately $40,000 to end the life of the 28-year-old rapper. The motive for the killing was reportedly tied to a long-standing feud between the two artists. While the defense had initially entered a plea of not guilty, asserting that no clear evidence linked Conway to the murder, the jury reached a guilty verdict on Wednesday.
The incident, which took place on November 11, 2020, involved Mo3 being pursued while driving on Interstate 35 in Dallas. After Mo3 stopped his vehicle, White allegedly exited his own car armed with a firearm. Mo3 attempted to flee on foot but was fatally shot during the pursuit. He was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A bystander who was in the vicinity at the time of the shooting also sustained injuries but survived.
Kewon White, identified as the hired gunman, was previously convicted of capital murder in September 2026 and also received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Conway’s sentencing was finalized on November 11.
Key facts
- Markies Conway, known as Yella Beezy, was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life without parole.
- Prosecutors stated Conway paid Kewon White approximately $40,000 to kill rapper Mo3.
- The shooting occurred on Interstate 35 in Dallas on November 11, 2020.
- The victim, Melvin Noble (Mo3), was 28 years old at the time of his death.
- Kewon White was previously convicted of capital murder in September 2026.
Why it matters
The conviction closes a high-profile case involving the targeted killing of a prominent entertainer. The finality of the life sentence without parole ensures that both the mastermind and the gunman involved in the 2020 shooting will remain incarcerated for the rest of their lives.
Source: Times of India, Hindustan Times
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