A Dallas County judge ruled that two songs by Yella Beezy and one song by Mo3 will be allowed to be played in court. The lyrics in the songs seemingly speak to the two rappers’ feud. However, the judge did not allow songs that prosecutors argue explain the motive behind Mo3’s killing to be played.
Background
Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is accused of hiring someone to kill rival rapper MO3, whose real name is Melvin Noble. Prosecutors also claim Conway’s lyrics reveal a bounty was placed on Noble, and that he later celebrated his death. The defense argues the lyrics are artistic expression and not facts.
The prosecution’s witness list was also revealed. Witnesses include Kewon White and Devin Brown, who are charged in connection with the case, as well as Benjamin Rainwater, MO3’s manager, and D’Andrea Harris, Yella Beezy’s girlfriend.
Conway is accused of hiring Kewon Dontrell White to carry out the shooting because of a long-standing feud between the two artists. White was arrested in December 2020 and is currently serving an 8-year and 9-month federal prison sentence on firearm charges related to the incident.
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
