Yella Beezy’s Bail Reduced in Murder Indictment
Mar. 27, 2025
Updated Mar. 28, 2025 at 7:20 p.m. CDT
Update:
7:20 p.m. March 28, 2025: A previous version of this story erroneously added an extra letter to Melvin Noble’s name.
The Case Against Yella Beezy
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was granted reduced bail Thursday morning in his recent murder indictment for allegedly ordering the killing of rapper Melvin Noble, known as MO3.
Court documents say Beezy, whose birth name is Markies Deandre Conway, hired Kewon Dontrell White to kill Noble, who was fatally shot in broad daylight on Interstate 35E on Nov. 11, 2020. Conway is charged with capital murder for remuneration.
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Previous Charges and Sentencing
Prior to Conway’s charge, White was already indicted in 2021 on a murder charge in connection with Noble’s killing. A year later, White pleaded guilty to a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and was sentenced to almost 9 years in federal prison.
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Bail Reduction and Conditions
Conway’s bail was set last week at $2 million. In a court filing from Monday, he asked for it to be reduced to $250,000. The motion argued that Conway is not a flight risk, as he was born and raised in Dallas County and his family members are lifelong residents.
A representative from the District Attorney’s office said that at a Thursday morning hearing, Conway’s bail was reduced to $750,000. If he is released on bond, he must surrender his passport and will be required to wear an ankle monitor while on house arrest.
Response from Conway’s Attorneys
Toby Shook and John Gussio, Conway’s attorneys, told The Dallas Morning News they are happy that Conway’s bail was reduced.
“We are very satisfied with the bond hearing,” Gussio said. “Mr. Shook and I are looking forward to getting to trial on this. Our client is not guilty.”
The Feud Between Yella Beezy and MO3
The feud between Conway and Noble is part of a longstanding rivalry within the Dallas rap scene. Both rappers were rising stars from Dallas and often competed for recognition from the same audience.
According to hip-hop news outlet HypeFresh, part of the feud stemmed from a disagreement about who actually represented the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.
Yella Beezy and MO3 exchanged diss tracks and insults on social media over the years, although they denied having any issues with one another.
Contributors to the Report
Staff Writers Zara Amaechi and Alex Nguyen contributed to this report.
Conclusion
The case against Yella Beezy is a complex one, with a longstanding feud between him and MO3 that ultimately led to the latter’s death. With Conway’s bail reduced, the case will now move forward to trial, where the evidence against him will be presented. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Dallas rap scene will never be the same again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Yella Beezy charged with?
A: Yella Beezy, whose birth name is Markies Deandre Conway, is charged with capital murder for remuneration.
Q: What was the original bail set for Yella Beezy?
A: The original bail set for Yella Beezy was $2 million.
Q: What is the reduced bail amount for Yella Beezy?
A: The reduced bail amount for Yella Beezy is $750,000.
Q: What are the conditions of Yella Beezy’s release on bond?
A: If Yella Beezy is released on bond, he must surrender his passport and will be required to wear an ankle monitor while on house arrest.
Q: What is the feud between Yella Beezy and MO3 about?
A: The feud between Yella Beezy and MO3 is part of a longstanding rivalry within the Dallas rap scene, with both rappers competing for recognition from the same audience. The feud also stems from a disagreement about who actually represented the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.
