Yella Beezy Found Guilty in MO3 Case: What the Verdict Means | Nov. 12, 2026

Verified and updated: Nov. 12, 2026, 1:03 p.m. UTC (7:03 a.m. CST).

Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was convicted of capital murder in the 2020 killing of Dallas rapper MO3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble. On Nov. 11, a Dallas County jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict, and the judge sentenced Conway to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His defense team says it plans to appeal, so the case is moving into its next legal stage.

The verdict resolves the central question in a trial that examined whether Conway hired the gunman who killed Noble. Prosecutors said he paid Kewon White $40,000; the defense argued the state’s case relied on speculation. The jury found Conway guilty. The Associated Press’ report on the verdict and NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth’s trial coverage confirm the conviction and sentence.

Destaques

• A Dallas County jury found Conway guilty of capital murder on Nov. 11, 2026.
• The judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole.
• Prosecutors alleged Conway paid Kewon White to kill MO3; the defense challenged the evidence.
• Conway’s attorneys say they plan to appeal. Kewon White was separately convicted in September.

What happened in the Yella Beezy and MO3 case?

Authorities said Noble was driving on Interstate 35 in south Dallas around noon on Nov. 11, 2020, when White pulled alongside him. According to the prosecution’s account, White got out with a firearm and shot at Noble as he ran along the freeway. A bystander was also shot and survived; Noble died at a hospital. The shooting happened six years before the verdict.

The case against Conway concerned alleged responsibility for arranging the killing, not the identity of the person prosecutors said fired the shots. White was convicted of capital murder in September 2026 and also received a life sentence without parole, according to AP. Conway’s trial then considered whether he had hired White.

What did prosecutors and the defense argue?

Prosecutors described the killing as the result of an escalating feud between the two Dallas artists. They said Conway paid White $40,000 and presented evidence they believed connected Conway to the crime. During closing arguments, prosecutors also pointed jurors to a video interview in which Conway discussed revenge. Those points were the state’s allegations and evidence; the verdict records the jury’s conclusion after hearing the case.

Conway pleaded not guilty. His attorneys argued that prosecutors had not proved the charge and characterized the case as speculation. The jury rejected that defense and returned a unanimous guilty verdict. An explainer should keep that distinction clear: prosecutors advanced a theory, the defense disputed it, and the jury found Conway guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Why were MO3 and Yella Beezy linked?

Both were Dallas rappers, and authorities and trial coverage described a feud between them. The case also drew attention because it involved a fatal shooting on a busy interstate and an allegation that one artist hired another person to carry it out. The legal case was about the specific capital-murder charge against Conway, rather than a general judgment about their music or public rivalry.

MO3 was Melvin Noble, known for songs including a 2019 remix of “Errybody” with Boosie Badazz. Conway is known as Yella Beezy and had hits including “That’s On Me.” Those career details help explain the public interest, but they do not establish evidence in the criminal case.

What happens after the verdict?

NBC 5 reported that Conway’s case will proceed to an automatic appeal and quoted defense attorney Toby Shook saying the team would continue fighting the verdict. An appeal reviews legal issues under applicable procedures; it is not a new jury trial by default. The exact arguments and timeline will depend on court filings, so no outcome or schedule should be assumed yet.

The sentence means Conway is currently ordered to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Any change would depend on later legal proceedings. For readers following the case, the next meaningful updates are likely to concern appellate filings and court decisions, rather than another trial verdict in the immediate term.

Frequently asked questions

Was Yella Beezy found guilty in MO3’s killing?

Yes. A Dallas County jury found Conway guilty of capital murder on Nov. 11, 2026.

What sentence did Yella Beezy receive?

He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Did Yella Beezy say he would appeal?

His defense attorney said the team plans to appeal. The appeal’s arguments and timing have not been established in the cited reports.

Sources

• Associated Press: verdict, prosecution allegations and trial background
• NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: sentence, defense response and appeal update
• Associated Press: 2025 indictment and case background