Dallas County jurors on Wednesday delivered a unanimous verdict in a high‑profile murder case that has dominated local headlines for years. Markies Conway, better known as rap artist Yella Beezy, was found guilty of capital murder for hiring the gunman who fatally shot fellow Dallas rapper Melvin Noble, known as MO3, during a daylight attack on Interstate 35 in November 2020.
Trial details and sentencing
The 35‑year‑old Conway received a life sentence without the possibility of parole. The conviction follows a separate trial in September in which Kewon White was also found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life without parole for pulling the trigger.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Conway paid White $40,000 to carry out the shooting. According to court filings, White approached Noble’s vehicle, exited his own car wearing a mask, and fired more than 40 rounds from an AK‑47‑style pistol while Noble attempted to flee on the freeway. A bystander in a nearby car was also hit but survived.
Background of the feud
Officials said the killing stemmed from a years‑long feud between the two rappers, both Dallas residents. Lead prosecutor Tommy Adams told reporters, “We think the jurors got it right today.” During closing arguments, prosecutors showed jurors a video clip of Conway speaking about revenge, saying he would “get his lick back.” Prosecutor Krystal Biggins linked the murder to a 2018 roadway shooting in which Conway himself was wounded after being ambushed on a tollway in Lewisville.
Both men had risen to regional fame: Noble amassed more than 800,000 Instagram followers and was best known for a 2019 remix of “Errybody” with Boosie Badazz. Conway’s breakout hits include the 2017 single “That’s On Me” and the 2019 collaboration “Bacc At It Again” with Quavo and Gucci Mane.
Community reaction
The verdict has been welcomed by many in the Dallas music community who have called for accountability in the ongoing cycle of violence that has plagued the local rap scene. While the case highlighted the tragic loss of a young artist, it also underscored the importance of law‑enforcement efforts to address gun violence on public roadways.
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said the case was “one of the most challenging” they have pursued in six years, noting the extensive investigative work required to link Conway to the hired shooter.
The convictions close a chapter on a case that drew national attention and serve as a reminder that violent feuds will not be tolerated by the justice system.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
