Yella Beezy’s legal battle is far from over. Following his conviction in the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper MO3, another prominent defense attorney is now taking a closer look at the case. Bradford Cohen, known for representing high-profile hip-hop figures, has revealed that he has been asked to review Beezy’s case for potential appellate proceedings.
Cohen made the announcement on social media, signaling that the rapper’s legal team is preparing for the next chapter after a Dallas jury found him guilty of capital murder on November 11, 2026. Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Cohen also questioned the strength of the prosecution’s case. In a post discussing the verdict, he highlighted testimony from a witness who had previously admitted lying to a grand jury and received a federal deal to cooperate. He also pointed to the fact that the convicted shooter, Kewon White, reportedly denied receiving payment from Beezy.
Those arguments reflect the defense’s broader position throughout the trial: that prosecutors failed to establish Beezy’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution, however, presented its own account of an alleged murder-for-hire plot connected to the long-running conflict between Beezy and MO3.
Beezy’s trial attorney, Toby Shook, had already indicated that an appeal would be the next step, saying the defense believed it had strong appellate arguments. Cohen’s involvement adds another experienced legal voice to the effort, although his review should not be confused with an appeal already being filed or a court ruling in Beezy’s favor.
The case has deeply affected the Dallas hip-hop community, where both artists built their names and loyal fan bases. MO3’s death in November 2020 remains a painful chapter in the city’s rap history.
For Beezy, the focus now shifts from the trial verdict to the legal fight ahead. Whether the appellate arguments can change the outcome remains to be seen, but his defense team is making clear that it does not intend to let the conviction go unchallenged.
