The trial involving Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has attracted notable attention from hip-hop fans, the music industry, and the North Texas community.
The case revolves on the 2020 shooting death of fellow Dallas rapper Mo3, whose real name is Melvin Noble. The judicial proceedings have brought renewed attention to the long-running investigation and the allegations surrounding the killing.
Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Deandre Conway, has been accused of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot connected to Mo3’s death. However, the allegations remain matters for the court to determine, and the rapper is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty.
Jury to Begin Deliberations on November 11, 2026
As of November 11, 2026, the latest development is that both the prosecution and defense have finished presenting their cases. According to FOX 4 News and CBS Texas, closing arguments took place on Tuesday, November 10, and jurors are scheduled to begin deliberations at 9 am. Wednesday.
The prosecution presented its theory that Conway arranged for Kewon White to kill Mo3 following a longstanding dispute between the two rappers. Prosecutors allege that a $40,000 payment was involved in the murder-for-hire arrangement. White was previously convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.
During closing arguments, prosecutors pointed to cellphone records, financial transactions, communications between alleged participants, and witness testimony. They argued that these pieces of evidence established Conway’s involvement in organizing and financing the killing.
However, the defense strongly challenged the prosecution’s claims. Defense attorneys argued that investigators focused too heavily on Conway while overlooking other possible suspects. They also questioned the reliability of cooperating witnesses and how cellphone records and financial evidence were interpreted.
Key Witness Testimony Prompts Questions
One of the most significant moments during the trial involved Theodore Thomas, also known as rapper Jose Bodega. Thomas previously provided testimony connecting Conway to the alleged murder-for-hire arrangement.
However, when questioned in court, Thomas admitted that he had fabricated some of his earlier statements. He explained that he made up the story because he feared receiving a lengthy prison sentence in a separate federal case.
His changing account became an important issue for both sides. Prosecutors challenged his recantation, while defense attorneys argued that his testimony was unreliable.
The defense also presented cellphone analysis and other evidence intended to contest the prosecution’s timeline and indicate alternative explanations for the events surrounding Mo3’s death.
What Happens Next?
The jury must now consider the evidence and determine whether prosecutors have proven Conway guilty of capital murder beyond a reasonable doubt. A conviction could result in a life sentence.
The case has attracted considerable public interest because both Yella Beezy and Mo3 were recognizable names in the Dallas hip-hop community.
Mo3, born Melvin Noble, was killed on November 11, 2020, after being chased and shot along Interstate 35E in Dallas. His death shocked many fans and brought renewed attention to conflicts within the local rap scene.
For now, the biggest question is whether jurors will believe the prosecution’s murder-for-hire theory or agree with the defense that reasonable doubt remains.
The outcome could become one of the most closely watched criminal trial developments involving the Dallas rap community.
