Belo Zero
| Belo Zero | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Darnell Smith |
| Also known as | Belo |
| Born | September 20, 1972 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | Rap-A-Lot Records Virgin Records Sony Records |
| Associated acts | Do or Die, Outlawz, Twista, Johnny P |
Darnell Smith (born September 20, 1972), also known by his stage name Belo Zero (or simply Belo) is an American Hip Hop recording artist signed to Rap-A-Lot, Virgin, and Sony Records. He is one of the original members of the Chicago-based rap group Do or Die.
In 2006, he released his debut solo album The Truth. The album included the single, "So Exclusive" featuring R&B singer, Johnny P.
In October 2007, Smith pleaded guilty in a plea bargain to the shooting death of Raymond "B-Dog" Pinkston and was sentenced to 10 years in prison of which he served 5 years. Smith continues to maintain that he shot Pinkston in self-defense, however after a 6 year long court battle Smith agreed to the plea bargain.
In 2013, Belo released his second solo album I Plead the 5th.
Discography
Studio albums
- The Truth (2006)
- I Plead The 5th (2013)