Key Takeaways:

• Yella Beezy is dealing with the demise penalty if convicted in his 2026 capital homicide trial.
• Prosecutors declare Beezy employed Kewon Dontrell White to hold out the 2020 freeway taking pictures of Mo3.
• The case has reignited conversations about violence, loyalty, and legacy in Dallas hip hop.

Yella Beezy is at present on home arrest for his suspected involvement within the 2020 demise of Mo3. The Dallas rapper’s destiny might be decided when his capital homicide trial begins, which has been scheduled for 2026.

WFAA reports that Yella, born Markies Conway, is ready to face trial beginning Feb. 2, 2026. Police arrested Yella in March 2025 and charged him with capital homicide in Mo3’s demise, per courtroom paperwork. Although he was not the alleged set off man, Yella has been accused of hiring the hitman.

This case traces back to 2020, when Mo3 was killed on a Texas freeway. The 28-year-old was shot in broad daylight on Interstate 35. After being transported to an area hospital, he died of his accidents. Reportedly, the gunman and Mo3 have been each driving northbound on I-35 when the masked shooter obtained out of his automotive and approached. The rapper obtained out his automotive and began working, with the gunman in pursuit and taking pictures a number of rounds — considered one of them hitting the late rapper at the back of the top.

A grand jury indicted Yella on Tuesday (March 18), and the “That’s On Me” rapper was taken into custody a few days later. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Beezy allegedly employed Kewon Dontrell White to kill Mo3. Court paperwork say Yella “called [White] on or about the 11th day of November 2020,” then “intentionally and knowingly” deliberate the taking pictures. Evidence in opposition to Beezy additionally features a $40,000 cash withdrawal made simply days after the killing.

Because Yella is dealing with a capital homicide cost (White has additionally been charged with homicide), a conviction might imply the demise sentence in Texas. In late March, his bail was diminished from $2 million to $750,000 and he was released on bond. He has since remained on home arrest with digital monitoring. Yella has pleaded not responsible.