Dallas County Court resumed Monday morning for the second week of the murder trial involving rapper Markies Conway, known professionally as Yella Beezy. Conway has pleaded not guilty to a capital murder charge in connection with the 2020 death of fellow Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble.
Prosecution’s case
Prosecutors allege that Conway hired Kewon White to carry out the killing after a feud between the two artists that began in 2017. White was convicted of capital murder in September and sentenced to life in prison. During the first week of testimony, witnesses described a chaotic scene of gunfire on a Dallas freeway, supporting the theory that the murder was a contracted hit.
Defense response
Conway’s defense team maintains that the rapper did not orchestrate the killing and has urged the jury to consider the lack of direct evidence tying him to the crime. The defense has also highlighted inconsistencies in witness statements and questioned the credibility of the prosecution’s narrative.
Trial timeline
The trial is expected to continue through the coming weeks, with additional witnesses slated to testify. Both the prosecution and defense have indicated that they will present further evidence and arguments before the case concludes.
The proceedings are being closely watched by the Dallas community, given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the broader concerns about violence in the city’s hip‑hop scene.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
