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Dallas rap rival murder-for-hire trial begins on Monday
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Steven Dial , FOX 4 (KDFW)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Jury selection starts Monday in Dallas for accused hitman Kewon White in the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rapper MO3. Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder.
Key takeaway Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder.
Why this matters in The Dallas
The trial of Kewon White, accused of being the hitman in the murder-for-hire of Dallas rapper MO3, will have significant implications for the local music community. MO3's 2020 shooting death sent shockwaves through the city's rap scene, and the involvement of fellow rapper Yella Beezy and Devin Brown has raised questions about the intersection of music and violence in Dallas. As the trial begins, residents will be watching to see how the justice system handles this high-profile case, particularly given the city's history of gang-related violence. The fact that Yella Beezy and Brown are also charged with murder suggests a complex web of relationships and motivations that will be scrutinized in court. The outcome of this trial will not only impact the defendants, but also the broader community, which is still grappling with the loss of a young artist and the underlying issues that led to his tragic death.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Jury selection starts Monday in Dallas for accused hitman Kewon White in the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rapper MO3. Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder.
When was this published? This article was first published on August 21, 2026 by FOX 4 (KDFW) and curated for The Dallas readers.
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