The 2020 murder of Dallas rapper Mo3 (Melvin Noble Jr.) shocked the hip-hop community, but recent court proceedings and evidence releases have reignited public attention. Five years after his death, prosecutors are pursuing a murder-for-hire case against fellow rapper Yella Beezy (Markies Conway), alleging he orchestrated the brazen daylight killing. Below, we break down the latest findings in this tragic saga.
1. Chilling New Footage Reveals Mo3’s Final Moments
Prosecutors unveiled never-before-seen video evidence during Yella Beezy’s bond hearing on March 27. Captured from traffic cameras and an 18-wheeler’s dashcam, the footage shows Mo3 desperately fleeing a masked gunman on Interstate 35E in Dallas. After his car is forced to stop, Mo3 exits and sprints across the highway, pursued by the assailant. The gunman fires multiple shots off-camera before returning to his vehicle, leaving Mo3 fatally wounded.
Prosecutors argued it demonstrated the premeditated nature of the crime. It linked Yella Beezy to the alleged hitman, Kewon Dontrell White. He is already serving a nine-year sentence for related gun charges.
2. Yella Beezy’s Arrest, Bond Reduction, and Release
Yella Beezy was arrested on March 20, 2025. He was charged with capital murder while remuneration—a charge reserved for killings involving payment. Prosecutors claim he paid White $40,000 to carry out the murder. They cite bank records showing a withdrawal of that amount days after Mo3’s death.
Initially held on a $2 million bond, Beezy’s legal team successfully argued for a reduction to $750,000. His attorneys, Toby Shook and John F. Gussio, highlighted a “lack of evidence” and compared the case to others with lower bonds. Judge Chika Anyiam approved the reduction but imposed strict conditions, including no contact with witnesses or victims.
Beezy posted 10% ($75,000) under Texas bail laws and was released on March 28. His lawyers stated he “denies the charges” and looks forward to defending his case in court.
3. A Years-Long Feud Turned Deadly
The rivalry between Yella Beezy and Mo3 dates to the mid-2010s. It is rooted in their shared origins in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood. Tensions escalated in 2018. This happened after the murder of Mo3’s friend, comedian Roylee Pate. Pate had publicly mocked Beezy’s ties to Oak Cliff. Shortly after, Beezy survived a drive-by shooting in Lewisville, Texas, which many speculated was retaliation.
In 2020, Mo3’s manager, Brandon Rainwater, sued Beezy over an alleged assault outside a Dallas nightclub, though the lawsuit’s resolution remains unclear. The feud reportedly intensified through diss tracks and social media, culminating in the fatal highway ambush.
4. Legal Proceedings and What’s Next
Prosecutors face an uphill battle. While they’ve presented the video, financial records, and testimony linking Beezy to White, no trial date has been set. White, the alleged shooter, has yet to be tried for Mo3’s murder, complicating the timeline.
The key question remains: Who set up Mo3?
5. Community Impact and Legacy
Mo3’s death underscores the devastating consequences of hip-hop’s often-glamorized street rivalries. Known for hits like “Errybody,” Mo3 was a rising star whose life was cut short at. Meanwhile, Yella Beezy—best known for “That’s On Me”—faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
Mo3’s death even started the ‘Mo3 Sector’ on YouTube, a small community full of bloggers and content creators specifically reporting on the death, murder, and case details of Mo3, including tracking details of all parties through collecting and presenting court paperwork and other documents that are either related to the case or parties involved.
Personally, I’d respect the journalism of it all way more if it didn’t become a sensationalized witch hunt against people who may be innocent in the case. Provide the proof and skip the narratives. It’s about justice, not who reported it first. With that being said, I appreciate the Mo3 Sector YouTube bloggers for their hard work in providing documented evidence, hosting provoking interviews, and hold panels (before the trolls run interference).
The case has also sparked a few debates about bail reform. Subscribers and viewers argue that Yella Beezy’s reduced bond prioritizes celebrity privilege, while supporters claim it reflects due process.
Final Thoughts
As the legal battle unfolds, the hip-hop and Dallas communities watch closely. For Mo3’s family, the video’s release reopens wounds but strengthens their quest for justice. For Yella Beezy, freedom is temporary—his future hangs on a trial that could redefine Dallas’ rap and gang landscape forever.
What’s sad about all of this is Mo3 left behind women questioning their parts in his love life, children who loved him, and many opps wondering who’s getting their time in court and behind bars.
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