By Rose Miami 
HangupsMusic.com – Dallas, TX – In a dramatic turn during the ongoing murder trial of Kewon White, a Dallas detective has presented testimony directly implicating rapper Yella Beezy as the individual who allegedly orchestrated and financed the 2020 killing of fellow artist Mo3. The revelation came Wednesday, September 2, when Detective Eric Barnes took the witness stand, detailing what prosecutors are presenting as a murder-for-hire plot with a clear hierarchy.
According to live courtroom reporting by X user La’Janeé Alford, known as The Docket Diva, prosecutors contend that Yella Beezy, along with DaVarius "Trapboy Freddy" Moore, were the architects behind the fatal shooting, responsible for both commissioning and funding the hit on Mo3. "They are the individuals who made payments for Mo3’s death," Detective Barnes stated from the stand, underscoring the prosecution’s central argument.
The prosecution’s case against Beezy hinges, in part, on financial records presented as evidence. These documents reportedly show a significant cash withdrawal of $40,000 made by Beezy on November 20, 2020. Notably, this withdrawal occurred mere hours after Beezy’s return from California and just over a week after Mo3 was tragically killed. This timing, prosecutors suggest, is not coincidental but rather a key piece of the financial transaction to secure the murder.
While investigators believe Trapboy Freddy also contributed financially to the murder plot, Detective Barnes explained the absence of concrete payment records for Moore. This lack of documentation is cited as the reason Freddy has not been charged at this stage, though Barnes expressed no surprise, characterizing Moore as a drug dealer. He noted that individuals involved in such illicit activities often operate without traditional financial trails, making it difficult to trace monetary transactions.
Further elaborating on the alleged conspiracy, investigators claim that Yella Beezy subsequently met with Trapboy Freddy and a man identified as Jerry Johnson, who prosecutors believe acted as the intermediary or "middleman" in the transaction. This meeting, according to the prosecution, was where the alleged payment for Mo3’s assassination was exchanged. Supporting this claim, a text message referencing the purported meetup was presented in court. NBC 5 Dallas also reported that during opening statements last week, prosecutors revealed cellphone records indicating White, the accused hitman, was paid $20,000 for his role in the killing.
Detective Barnes also testified about the content of text messages exchanged between Beezy and Freddy in the days following Mo3’s death. These communications, the detective stated, alluded to attempts to leave town and persistent incoming calls, suggesting a level of awareness and perhaps evasion on the part of Beezy and Freddy in the aftermath of the murder. Prosecutors allege that Beezy departed for California again on November 22, 2020, further indicating a possible attempt to distance himself from the events.
Kewon White is currently facing trial for the murder of Mo3. The legal proceedings for Yella Beezy are slated to follow at a date yet to be determined. A third defendant, Devin Brown, is also charged with capital murder in connection with the case. Beezy, Brown, and White all face capital murder charges, with Beezy specifically accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing, allegedly stemming from a protracted and deeply entrenched feud with Mo3.
Authorities maintain that Beezy hired White to carry out the shooting, which took place on Interstate 35 in Dallas. Devin Brown is also accused of being an accomplice, allegedly present in the vehicle with White during the shooting and subsequently seen on surveillance footage approaching Mo3’s car while wearing a ski mask. The unfolding trial of Kewon White promises to shed further light on the intricate details and alleged motivations behind the tragic murder of Mo3, with Yella Beezy now at the center of the prosecution’s narrative as the alleged instigator. The case continues to draw significant attention within the music industry and among fans, highlighting the grim realities that can sometimes intersect with the world of hip-hop.
