A Dallas County jury found Kewon White guilty of capital murder on September 4, 2026, in the killing of Dallas rapper MO3. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced White to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Jurors reached their decision after roughly three hours of deliberations, following nearly two weeks of testimony. White became the first defendant convicted at trial in a case stemming from the rapper’s death almost six years earlier.

A Deadly Attack on a Dallas Freeway

MO3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble, was 28 when he was killed on November 11, 2020, on Interstate 35E in Dallas.

Surveillance footage presented during the trial showed Noble leaving his vehicle and running along the freeway as a gunman pursued him. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Prosecutors argued that White carried out the shooting as part of a planned killing in exchange for payment.

The Evidence and the Defense

The prosecution presented surveillance footage, cellphone records, and witness testimony to support its case.

White’s attorneys challenged the prosecution’s evidence and argued that the state had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. During closing arguments, prosecutors urged jurors to consider the evidence and testimony presented throughout the trial.

The jury ultimately returned a guilty verdict on the capital murder charge.

Other Defendants Still Face Prosecution

Prosecutors alleged that fellow Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, hired White to kill Noble following a long-running feud.

Conway has pleaded not guilty and denied involvement. Devin Brown also faces a capital murder charge in connection with Noble’s death.

The verdict against White does not determine the guilt of the other defendants, whose cases require separate proceedings.

A Major Development After Years of Waiting

After the verdict, Noble’s mother embraced a prosecutor in the courtroom—a personal moment at the end of a trial centered on her son’s death.

White’s conviction and sentence mark a significant development in the case. With other defendants still awaiting trial, the legal proceedings surrounding MO3’s killing continue.