Yella Beezy murder trial enters eighth day as prosecution continues to call witnesses

Rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is the second of three men to stand trial in the alleged murder-for-hire plot

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Court continues Thursday morning in the murder trial of the man accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.

During the previous week of testimony, witnesses described a chaotic scene of gunfire on a Dallas freeway as prosecutors began presenting their case against rapper Yella Beezy, who is accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper MO3 in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.

Markies Conway, known professionally as Yella Beezy, has pleaded not guilty to capital murder in connection with the death of MO3.

Prosecutors allege Conway paid Kewon White $40,000 to kill Noble following a feud between the two rappers that dated back to 2017. White was convicted of capital murder in September and sentenced to life in prison.

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The prosecution has previously presented testimony involving the alleged feud between the rappers, surveillance footage, forensic evidence, financial transactions, and White's reported statements about the shooting.

The defense, meanwhile, has challenged the reliability of witnesses and argued that the prosecution has not established a direct connection between Conway and the alleged $40,000 payment.

The judge previously indicated that the proceedings could last approximately three weeks.

Conway has pleaded not guilty to capital murder. He remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.