Prosecutors to Use Yella Beezy's Lyrics, Past in Mo3 Murder Case

Dallas rapper faces trial over 2020 killing of fellow artist Mo3

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is facing trial for the 2020 murder of fellow rapper Mo3, with prosecutors planning to use his lyrics, social media posts, and past legal troubles as evidence of his involvement in the killing. The state alleges Beezy orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot, contracting another man to ambush and kill Mo3 on a Dallas highway.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing tensions and violence within the rap community, as well as the legal challenges artists can face when their artistic expression is used against them in criminal proceedings. It also raises questions about the role of an artist's public persona and past behavior in determining guilt or innocence.

The details

According to court filings, prosecutors allege that Yella Beezy and Mo3 had a long-running feud dating back to around 2017. The state plans to introduce evidence linking Beezy to the Crips gang and a group called Get Rich Cartel, using his social media, song lyrics, and public persona to support their claims. Prosecutors also intend to highlight Beezy's associations with individuals they deem dangerous and his history of weapons and assault charges, even if not all resulted in convictions.

  • On November 11, 2020, Mo3 was shot and killed on Interstate 35E in Dallas.
  • Yella Beezy has been on house arrest with electronic monitoring since posting a $750,000 bond in March 2025.
  • Yella Beezy's trial was originally scheduled for February 2, 2026, but has been postponed following the recent death of his mother.

The players

Yella Beezy

A Dallas rapper whose real name is Markies Conway, he is facing trial for the 2020 murder of fellow rapper Mo3.

Mo3

A rapper whose real name was Melvin Noble, he was killed in a shooting on Interstate 35E in Dallas in November 2020.

Kewon Dontrell White

One of the men facing federal charges in connection with Mo3's death.

Devin Maurice Brown

Another man facing federal charges in connection with Mo3's death.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the legal challenges artists can face when their artistic expression is used against them, as well as the ongoing tensions and violence within the rap community. It raises questions about the role of an artist's public persona and past behavior in determining guilt or innocence.