In a significant development in the Dallas music scene, rapper Yella Beezy (legally known as Markies Deandre Conway) was released on bond following charges in connection with the 2020 death of fellow Dallas rapper Mo3 (Melvin Noble). This case highlights the bail process and the importance of understanding how the bond system works in serious criminal cases.

Case Background

On March 20, 2025, Conway was arrested and charged with capital murder after a Dallas County grand jury indictment on March 18. The indictment alleges that Conway orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot, hiring Kewon Dontrell White to kill Noble in exchange for payment.

The incident in question occurred on November 11, 2020, when Noble was shot multiple times on Interstate 35E near the Dallas Zoo after being chased on foot. The shooting, captured on traffic cameras, resulted in Noble’s death and sparked immediate investigation.

Judicial Proceedings and Bond Hearing

Conway’s case has moved through several courts in the Dallas County judicial system. His initial arraignment was presided over by Judge Chika Anyiam. The case is now being heard in Dallas County’s Criminal District Court No. 3, with Judge Audra Riley overseeing the ongoing proceedings.

Conway’s initial bail was set at $2 million, reflecting the severity of capital murder charges. During a bond reduction hearing on March 27, 2025, the case was moved to Judge Gracie Lewis’s courtroom. Conway’s defense team argued for a reduction to $250,000, citing his ties to Dallas and lack of prior convictions.

Prosecutors opposed the reduction, pointing to Conway’s financial resources, including ownership of expensive vehicles and property, suggesting he might be a flight risk. They also presented video evidence of the shooting during the hearing.

After considering arguments from both sides, Judge Lewis reduced the bond to $750,000, noting a “lack of evidence” justifying the higher amount, though she described the alleged offense as “pretty egregious” based on the video evidence.

Bond Conditions and Release

Conway posted the $750,000 bond and was released from Dallas County Jail on March 28, 2025, at approximately 10:04 a.m. His release comes with strict conditions, including:

  • House arrest with ankle monitoring
  • Surrender of his passport
  • Random drug and alcohol testing
  • Prohibition on possessing weapons
  • No contact with victims, witnesses, or co-defendants
  • Court permission required for travel outside Dallas and Denton Counties

A subsequent request on April 15 to modify these conditions to allow attendance at his child’s football games was denied, maintaining the house arrest requirement.

The Bail Process

In Texas, as in many states, defendants can secure their release by paying the full bond amount or by contracting with a bail bondsman who typically charges a percentage of the total bond (usually 10%) as a non-refundable fee. For serious charges with high bond amounts, working with an experienced local bail bondsman is often necessary.

Southern Bail Bonds, a local Dallas-area bail bondsman, can assist individuals navigating the bail process for various charges, including serious cases like Conway’s. Professional bail bond services understand the complexities of the court system and can help facilitate release while ensuring compliance with all court-ordered conditions.

Case Continues

Conway has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his attorneys have expressed confidence in defending him at trial. If convicted of capital murder, he could face life imprisonment or the death penalty under Texas law.

Two other individuals have already faced charges related to Noble’s death. White, the alleged shooter, received a nearly nine-year federal sentence after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in 2022. Devin Maurice Brown, whose role is less defined, was released from federal prison in February 2025 following a plea deal.

The case remains ongoing, with proceedings expected to continue in Dallas County’s Criminal District Court No. 3 under Judge Audra Riley’s supervision.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with posting bail in the Dallas area, Southern Bail Bonds provides 24/7 service with experienced bail bondsmen who understand the local court system and can help navigate the release process while ensuring compliance with all court-ordered conditions.

 

Sources:

  • WFAA: “Yella Beezy, charged with capital murder in death of fellow rapper Mo3, out on bail after bond reduction”

  • Dallas Morning News: “Dallas rapper Yella Beezy released on bond in MO3 murder for hire case”

  • FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth: “Dallas rapper Yella Beezy’s murder-for-hire bond reduced to $750,000”

  • CBS Texas: “Dallas rapper Yella Beezy charged with hiring hitman in rapper Mo3’s murder”

  • Dallas News: “A timeline of the MO3 murder-for-hire case”

  • NBC DFW: “Dallas rapper Yella Beezy charged in Mo3’s murder, accused of hiring hitman”

  • Dallas Observer: “Yella Beezy Arrested on Murder-For-Hire Charges In Connection to the Death of Mo3”

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