Jury Selection Begins in Yella Beezy's Capital Murder Trial

One of the biggest rap trials of the year is officially underway in Dallas. Jury selection began Monday in Yella Beezy's capital murder trial, according to FOX 4 and WFAA.

The Dallas rapper, born Markies Conway, is accused of paying a shooter to kill fellow Dallas rapper MO3 in 2020. Prosecutors allege he was involved. He has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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MO3 was shot on a Dallas interstate in broad daylight, a killing that shook the city's rap scene. Per reports, lyrics and social media could come up during the trial, which has become a recurring and controversial issue in rap cases nationwide.

The case has been delayed several times over the years, and fans of both artists have been waiting a long time for it to reach a courtroom. Whatever the verdict, the outcome is expected to be closely watched across Texas rap and beyond.

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Jury selection is reportedly expected to take several days before opening statements. Rich Motion will keep following the case.

Watch on Rich Motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-jMY02FUHo

Sources: https://www.fox4news.com/news/yella-beezy-trial-mo3-jury-selection; https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/yella-beezy-trial/yella-beezy-trial-mo3-murder-dallas-texas-shooting-i35/287-a420f625-ee93-4425-b859-b1f0f9ebe488