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Rapper Yella Beezy Gets Life Sentence for Mo3 Murder
11 Nov
Summary
- Yella Beezy received a life sentence for the 2020 capital murder of Mo3.
- Prosecutors alleged Beezy placed a bounty on Mo3, leading to the shooting.
- The conviction stems from a long-standing feud between the artists since 2017.
Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole following his conviction for capital murder. The verdict, reached by a jury on Wednesday, addresses the fatal shooting of rival artist Mo3 (Melvin Noble) on November 11, 2020. Mo3 was 28 years old at the time of his death.
Prosecutors argued that Beezy orchestrated the killing, allegedly placing a bounty on Mo3. Co-defendant Devin Brown is accused of sharing Mo3's location, while Jerry Johnson allegedly transferred funds to the shooter, Kewon White. White has already been convicted of capital murder and received a life sentence in September. Brown's trial is scheduled for a later date.
The feud between the artists reportedly dates back to 2017, escalating after an altercation involving a friend of Mo3. Beezy himself was shot multiple times in 2018, with prosecutors suggesting Mo3's music hinted at his involvement. On the day of the murder, Mo3 was chased on foot along I-35 in Dallas and fatally shot with a rifle by a masked gunman.
