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Rapper Yella Beezy Arrested, Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Markies Deandre Conway aka Yella Beezy was arrested in Collin County on three charges of sexual assault, abandoned endangered child and unlawful carrying a weapon.

Markies Deandre Conway
Markies Deandre Conway aka Yella Beezy (credit: Collin County Jail)

Three years ago, the rapper (who has opened for Jay Z and Beyonce) was shot multiple times inside a car on the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville. At the time of the shooting, one of his friends, Dietric Alexander told CBS 11 that "He is a real humble, real nice guy. Very likable and funny type of guy."

Conway is currently being held at the Collin County Detention Center under a $50,000 bond amount for the Sexual Assault charge.

 

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