Rapper Yella Beezy Gets Life Sentence for Murder Plot

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, legally known as Markies Conway, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole following his conviction for capital murder. The conviction stems from a brazen shooting that occurred on Interstate 35 in November 2020, resulting in the death of fellow rapper Mo3 (Melvin Noble). A jury found Beezy guilty of orchestrating the murder, which prosecutors stated involved paying Kewon White $40,000 to carry out the act. White was previously convicted of capital murder in September and also received a life sentence without parole.

Prosecutors presented evidence that Beezy hired White to kill Mo3 amidst a protracted feud. White reportedly chased Mo3 onto the highway, fatally shooting the 28-year-old rapper and wounding a bystander. Despite the defense's argument that the case relied on speculation, the jury found Beezy guilty. Beezy was arrested in March 2025 in connection with the murder, and video evidence of the shooting was later released.