Belo Zero’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story
Natalie Ross
Published Feb 12, 2026
| Intro | American rapper |
| Is | Rapper |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Music |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 20 September 1972 |
| Age: | 47 years |
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)
