13 Facts About Z-Ro

Z-Ro was named one of America's most underrated rappers by The New York Times in 2007.

Z-Ro was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19,1977.

When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets.

Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make a demo, the CEO of a local label discovered and signed him.

Z-Ro released his critically acclaimed Rap-a-Lot debut titled The Life of Joseph W McVey.

In 2005, Z-Ro released Let the Truth Be Told, which was well received.

Z-Ro released his first EP under The Mo City Don titled Tripolar on August 25,2013, via One Deep Ent.

In February 2015, Z-Ro released his first proper studio album in three years, titled Melting the Crown.

In 2017, Z-Ro announced he was retiring and released No Love Boulevard in June as his final album.

In 2018, Z-Ro released Sadism on November 16 under One Deep Entertainment and was distributed by EMPIRE.

In 2020, Z-Ro released an EP titled Quarantine, The Social Distancing EP with appearances from rapper Boosie Badazz, Slim Thug, Lanlawd and late rapper Wicket Cricket.

On July 26,2017, Z-Ro was arrested after his ex-girlfriend, Just Brittany, accused him of beating her three months earlier.

Z-Ro told the media that Brittany was using this accusation to get more publicity for herself as she is appearing in a reality show on television.