Dallas Rapper Yella Beezy’s Capital Murder Trial Postponed
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy’s capital murder trial has been postponed until Aug. 24, court records show.
Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, had been scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 2 for the shooting death of Melvin Noble. Noble, a fellow North Texas rapper known as MO3, was gunned down on Interstate 35E in Dallas in 2020.
The Alleged Crime and Investigation
A grand jury accused Conway in 2025 of hiring and paying two men, Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown, to kill Noble. Conway and Noble had allegedly feuded before the shooting.
Conway’s attorneys, John Gussio and Toby Shook, filed a motion on Jan. 12 to postpone the trial, writing that they needed more time to review discovery material and to investigate potential witnesses. Judge Chika Anyiam of Criminal District Court No. 7 granted the motion.
Reasons for the Postponement
The postponement of the trial is due to the need for more time to review discovery material and investigate potential witnesses. Conway’s attorneys require additional time to prepare their defense, and the judge has granted their request.
Co-Defendants’ Trials Also Postponed
Both White and Brown also face a capital murder charge. White’s trial was rescheduled from Feb. 2 to Aug. 24, the same date as Conway’s, after White’s attorney, Bree West, submitted a motion that said material preparation could not “reasonably be completed” in time.
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Brown’s lawyer, Elaine Evans, has made a similar appeal to move back his Feb. 2 trial. Evans cited roughly “1,311 items of digital media evidence” in addition to forthcoming discovery in her motion. It has not been granted, per online records.
Possible Outcomes
If convicted of capital murder, each of the three men could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Brown and White were previously scheduled to stand trial in November, but those proceedings were postponed after their lawyers asked for a delay.
Conclusion
The postponement of Yella Beezy’s capital murder trial until Aug. 24 has given his attorneys more time to prepare their defense. The trials of his co-defendants, Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown, have also been postponed. The outcome of these trials will depend on the evidence presented and the arguments made by the prosecution and defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Yella Beezy accused of?
A: Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is accused of hiring and paying two men to kill Melvin Noble, a fellow North Texas rapper known as MO3.
Q: What is the possible outcome if Yella Beezy is convicted?
A: If convicted of capital murder, Yella Beezy could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Q: Why was the trial postponed?
A: The trial was postponed to give Yella Beezy’s attorneys more time to review discovery material and investigate potential witnesses.
Q: Are the co-defendants’ trials also postponed?
A: Yes, the trials of Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown have also been postponed.
