In a significant development within the Texas hip-hop community, rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder related to the tragic death of fellow artist Mo3. This indictment comes five years after Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble Jr., was fatally shot in Dallas, an event that has left a lasting impact on the local music scene.
On March 20, a grand jury concluded its proceedings, leading to the indictment of the 33-year-old rapper, widely recognized for his 2017 hit, “That’s On Me.” Authorities allege that Yella Beezy, born Markies Conway, played a central role in orchestrating the murder of his rival, allegedly hiring an individual to carry out the attack.
Mo3 met his untimely demise in November 2020 while driving on Interstate 35E near Marsalis Avenue. Eyewitness reports indicate that he was pursued by a shooter wearing a balaclava before being shot multiple times. The entire incident was recorded by nearby security cameras, providing crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation.
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The case has already seen two other individuals—Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown—indicted on various charges in 2021, stemming from their involvement in the murder. Recent court documents suggest that Beezy contracted White to execute the fatal shooting. White is currently serving a nine-year sentence for related gun and drug offenses.
Yella Beezy is presently detained at the Dallas County Jail without the possibility of bail, as authorities have yet to set a bond. Prosecutors have not disclosed whether they will seek the death penalty in this case, a significant consideration given Texas’s stance on capital punishment. The legal proceedings may unfold in a manner that draws considerable public attention, especially given the high-profile nature of the case and the ongoing tensions in the local rap community.
At the time of Mo3’s murder, there was a well-documented feud between him and Yella Beezy. The conflict escalated earlier in 2020 when Mo3’s manager, Brandon Rainwater, filed a lawsuit against Beezy, claiming he sustained severe injuries during an altercation outside a Dallas nightclub. The lawsuit, which sought $1 million in damages, highlighted the escalating tensions between the two artists, though it remains unclear whether it reached a resolution.
