Yella Beezy Murder Trial Will Begin in October
A Dallas court has set new dates for the murder-for-hire trial involving rapper Yella Beezy.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
The court has scheduled a hearing for Yella Beezy on October 6, 2026, followed by jury selection for his murder-for-hire trial on October 26, 2026. Yella Beezy faces allegations that he paid for the 2020 murder of rapper Mo3 on Interstate 35.
Why it matters
The trial addresses significant allegations of a murder-for-hire plot, following the conviction of Kewon White, who received a life sentence for the killing of Mo3. Yella Beezy has denied these accusations, while White has denied receiving any payment from the rapper.
Judge Chika Anyiam is overseeing the proceedings in Dallas, Texas. The court is moving forward after previously granting a delay requested by the defense to secure records and resolve witness conflicts.
The players
Yella Beezy
He is a Dallas-based rapper who faces accusations of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot.
Mo3
He was a Dallas rapper who was killed in a shooting on Interstate 35 in 2020.
Kewon White
He is a convicted individual currently serving a life sentence for the murder of Mo3.
Chika Anyiam
She is the judge presiding over the court proceedings in Dallas.
Devin Brown
He is a co-defendant who faces capital murder charges in connection to the case.
The details
Devin Brown is also facing capital murder charges linked to the death of Mo3. The defense team successfully argued for a trial delay to review the written record of Kewon White's prior proceedings and accommodate an expert witness.
Timeline
Mo3 was killed in a shooting in 2020.
The original trial date was September 14, 2026.
A court hearing for Yella Beezy is set for October 6, 2026.
Jury selection for the trial begins October 26, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The proceedings follow the high-profile conviction and life sentencing of Kewon White. The outcome of this trial marks a continuation of the legal scrutiny surrounding the 2020 shooting of Mo3.
The upcoming trial is expected to bring heightened activity and media presence to the Dallas courthouse. Residents and local businesses in the vicinity of the court should anticipate potential traffic adjustments and security protocols during jury selection.
The takeaway
The upcoming court proceedings will provide further clarity on the allegations connecting Yella Beezy to the 2020 crime. The case serves as a stark reminder of the long-term legal consequences that follow high-profile incidents within the hip-hop community.
Further reading
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