News broke on Tuesday, November 11, that Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty in the murder-for-hire case involving Texas rapper Mo3.
According to court proceedings, Beezy was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Video from inside the courtroom shows the rapper appearing composed as the judge handed down his sentence.
Prosecutors alleged that Beezy was responsible for ordering the hit that led to Mo3’s death. Back in November 2020, Mo3 was killed in a shooting that unfolded during a high-speed chase on a Dallas highway.
The rapper’s vehicle was reportedly shot at while traveling on the highway, causing his tired to give out. A gunman then ran through traffic, approached Mo3 and fatally shot him in broad daylight.
Since his death, Mo3’s friends, family and supporters have continued to seek justice. Now, five years later, Yella Beezy has been convicted in connection with the killing.
Below, we break down the key facts from the trial and walk through what happened during Yella Beezy’s sentencing.
