Yella Beezy Trial: Verdict, Charges and Evidence Explained — Nov. 11, 2026

Verified and updated: Nov. 11, 2026, 10:39 p.m. UTC (3:39 p.m. CST, Dallas).

Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was found guilty of capital murder on Wednesday by a Dallas County jury for his alleged role in the 2020 killing of fellow rapper MO3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble. The jury sentenced Conway to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the Associated Press. The verdict followed a trial over prosecutors’ claim that Conway paid a gunman to kill Noble; Conway pleaded not guilty and his defense argued the state had not proved its case.

The outcome resolves the jury’s decision in this trial, but the verdict does not itself explain which evidence jurors found persuasive. The case centered on alleged payment and coordination, a long-running conflict between the artists, and testimony that included a witness who acknowledged changing his account. Those points help explain both the prosecution’s theory and the defense’s challenge.

Destaques

• A Dallas County jury convicted Conway of capital murder on Nov. 11, 2026, and imposed life without parole.
• Prosecutors alleged Conway paid Kewon White $40,000 to kill MO3; that allegation was contested at trial.
• White was previously convicted of capital murder for shooting Noble and also received a life sentence.
• The defense argued that the state’s evidence relied on speculation and questioned a key witness’s credibility.

What was Yella Beezy convicted of?

Conway was convicted of capital murder in the death of Melvin Noble, known professionally as MO3. The case was prosecuted in Dallas County, Texas. Prosecutors alleged that Conway hired Kewon White to carry out the killing for payment. The Associated Press reported that prosecutors said the payment was $40,000. Conway denied the charge by pleading not guilty.

“Capital murder” is a particular Texas offense, not simply another name for any murder conviction. The prosecution’s theory in this case included alleged remuneration—payment or a promise of payment—for the killing. The conviction means jurors found the charge proven beyond a reasonable doubt under the instructions they received. The reported sentence was life imprisonment without parole.

For the verdict and sentence, see the Associated Press report from the courthouse. For the trial schedule and coverage before deliberations, see CBS Texas’s trial report.

What happened to MO3, and when?

Noble was shot on Interstate 35 in Dallas on Nov. 11, 2020. Authorities said White pulled alongside Noble’s vehicle, got out with a firearm and shot at him as he ran along the highway. Noble died at a hospital. A bystander was also shot and survived, according to AP’s account of the case.

White was tried separately and convicted of capital murder in September 2026. He was also sentenced to life without parole. Conway’s trial therefore examined whether prosecutors could prove a separate alleged role for him in arranging or paying for the killing; White’s conviction did not automatically establish Conway’s guilt.

What evidence did prosecutors present?

Prosecutors described the killing as the result of an escalating feud and argued Conway financed the attack. AP reported that they pointed to an alleged $40,000 payment to White and showed jurors an interview clip in which Conway spoke about revenge and “getting his lick back.” These were parts of the state’s case, which jurors were responsible for weighing against the defense evidence and arguments.

Witness testimony also became a central credibility issue. CBS Texas reported that a witness, Theodore Thomas, said he had previously made up a story implicating Conway because he feared a possible life sentence in a federal case. The defense highlighted that account on cross-examination. Jurors had to decide what weight, if any, to give his testimony alongside the other evidence.

Evidence in a criminal trial does not carry a verdict by itself. Jurors consider admitted testimony and exhibits under the judge’s legal instructions, and the prosecution retains the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A news account can summarize notable evidence, but it cannot establish which items ultimately persuaded the jury.

What did the defense argue?

Conway’s defense said prosecutors had not proved their theory and characterized the state’s case as speculation, AP reported. The defense also challenged witness credibility, including Thomas’s account, and questioned the inferences prosecutors drew from the evidence. Conway’s not-guilty plea meant the state had to prove the charge at trial; he was not required to prove his innocence.

What happens after the verdict?

The reported immediate outcome is a conviction and a sentence of life without parole. Any appeal or post-trial filings would be separate steps, and this update does not establish whether Conway has filed an appeal. Readers should distinguish those possible later proceedings from the jury’s verdict announced on Nov. 11.

The case also has a related defendant: AP reported that Devin Brown is charged in connection with the killing and is expected to face trial. His charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. The outcome of any separate proceeding would depend on its own evidence and verdict.

Frequently asked questions

Was Yella Beezy found guilty?

Yes. A Dallas County jury convicted Markies Conway of capital murder on Nov. 11, 2026.

What sentence did the jury impose?

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

Was MO3’s shooter convicted separately?

Yes. Kewon White was convicted of capital murder in September 2026 and sentenced to life without parole.