Z-Ro Talks About His Life and Career: ABN, DJ Screw + More

Houston rap legend, Z-Ro, sits down with Donnie Houston for a very candid conversation about his life and career. Ro talks about moving to Mo City from Hiram Clarke after his mother passed away from cancer. He then talks about being homeless, meeting DJ Screw as well as the possibility of fixing his strained relationship with Trae The Truth and more. This is Z-Ro like you've never heard him before!
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[@aahh6478]

Im not even gonna hold you this was the most in-depth Ro interview ever.

[@Thelasthoward]

He opening up more than I ever seen.

[@ogbiggyoungg7019]

Yeah mane 4real

[@Bigg_C-Nile1]

Donnie is obviously from & of the Htown culture & familiar with the players in the game. THIS & the K-Rino interview

[@horizonfan]

Film with a half eaten potato

[@Evergreen1400]

I just came to comment the same exact thing.

[@Odom0407]

I see a Z-Ro album.. I jam it.. I see a Z-Ro interview.. I click it..

[@33GLOCK]

i see u i clap cheeks

[@PriceTagOfficial]

💯

[@shawnpuffycarter8473]

@@33GLOCK Gone on and clap em

[@Chrisgamechannel1]

They don't have all zro albums on KZbin they missing alot

[@ReconExpert52]

Already 🤘🏾

[@nlp9623]

Zro really was sleeping on a bench. I used to hoop at PUD daily growing up. He was out there all the time. No lie. And really could hoop back then too. Good solid dude, real hood dude, Gods child fasho.

[@ad_stayfly7]

Mayne this some real right here. Ro the truth mayne. I’m From Beaumont but Ro my favorite rapper. That man there overcome a hard life and finally getting to reap the benefits of it.

[@nlp9623]

Donnie Houston bet

[@ROBERTS604]

Donnie, hope you acknowledge for RO to open up to this extent about his life, to this depth, should mean a lot to you. Man gave you full answers and full attention the whole time. Respect was wonders on both parts. His is my first interview from you, looking forward to the next. Stay up

[@stancegang7334]

Zro intelligence and ability to articulate has really been slept on can we agree on that?

[@chefntoast]

Ro helped me stay sane, he never meant for it , but that dude saved lives ...forever grateful for the homie Z-Ro

[@quis.2994]

Bruh I've been jammin Ro since 6th grade, 29 now, ain't heard this man speak this much. Good podcast G frfr.

[@keithstone6411]

Shit I started in 7th grade and 29 now! Best interview yet

[@OscarG1982]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDUlGRmaaaHmdU. New Texas Stand up Single!

[@spaghettiwesternLUVA]

@@donnie_houston done and done

[@sweetjamesjones2440]

Facts bro

[@TheSuperHeroesofGames]

This was the deepest interview I have ever seen from Zro. I already had a lot of respect for him but man this was unsung. This need to be in a book and movie screen

[@christopherarancibia3333]

Since I seen the trailer for All Screwed Up TV series I hope they talk about other suc members such as Ro, Fat Pat, Hawk and Big Steve.

[@OscarG1982]

@@christopherarancibia3333 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDUlGRmaaaHmdU. New Texas Stand up Single!

[@optimumsecurityprofessiona1083]

"I just want to be here while I'm here." ~Dirk Rowinski

[@GSCTHADON]

Last time I seen ZRO He walked into Fox Hallow in downtown Houston on Latin Night 🤣 dude came in the club shades on tryna act like nobody would know it was him RO IS A TEXAS LEGEND

[@iamthefuss934]

ahahahaha tht sound right. Idk if he knows what he is to the ppl 😂

[@GSCTHADON]

A1 Savage bitch fuck you too

[@RetiredUSArmy1]

A1 Savage He’s definitely a Legend in the game.

[@lilymikey6966]

A1 Savage if u don’t think he’s a legend then u definitely ain’t from Texas 😂😂

[@GSCTHADON]

A1 Savage you sound like a bitch

[@realwithonesself3769]

The boy Ro dressed like Fred Hampton

[@MrSouthtex52]

Bro this the best interview ever... he didn't wanna stop talkin lol man you should've let ro go on for hours and hours we here for it

[@TheKevg5534]

"Wishing you in an uncomfortable place to make them comfortable". 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Some of the realest shit

[@A.N.B.T.v.]

Best interview of zro ever done

[@C1sophus]

Big facts

[@Cart23787]

yup

[@khemystremusik]

100% agree

[@darrienmcqueen8363]

RT!!!

[@AG_TheReal]

FACTS! don't know how he got RO to open up like that....but man, we've always wanted to know the back story.....real talk, fan of RO before I had the facial hair.....

[@Lizard.Wizard2]

"he'd bring me one of those horse burgers, with them rough ass fries" lol that shit killed me

[@db_bcoa]

🤣🤣

[@birdmangorilla100]

One thing I can say is, they beef but they never disrespect one another. Which tells me it’s still love they just don’t know how to get past the hate.

[@ROBERTS604]

100 percent true. Prides getting in the way. They gotta remember life's to short...

[@kleangreen596]

That ro look what you did to me album was too underrated. You can hear his pain and anger. Hungry ro in them dayz

[@NavyCook08]

A rapper's first album is usually his or best!#FACTS

[@jahaininagaki385]

@@NavyCook08 that is not always the case.. I can name plenty of rappers who later albums were a lot better.

[@almightyaustin651]

His lyrics are ridiculous I think that is equal to pac caliber...my favorite line is "Got a hell of a one hitter quitter knock out bigger motherfucka but what about more skills with a trigger?"

[@i-Zen]

@@NavyCook08 lol...like Lil Wayne?

[@mcmorelane3818]

10 minutes in and i was locked in already

[@carimoody9283]

🤘🤘🤘

[@bbwssbbw144]

Me too

[@OscarG1982]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDUlGRmaaaHmdU. New Texas Stand up Single!

[@michaelwherry4447]

Ayo I’m from Buffalo NY Z RO the CROOKED is the most legitimate legendary rapper in the game period Houston TX made man salute MO city

[@ParkayCollecttibles]

I can remember listioing to Zro young and homeless man Thank you for motivating me to be a Better Rider n Writer God Bless you Cuz🙏🇨🇱

[@OscarG1982]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDUlGRmaaaHmdU. New Texas Stand up Single!

[@mawkdawg]

"I wasn't taking nothing from nobody to come down, I just wanted to come up" - Z-ro

[@D.Magic_]

This interview is a must watch for real fans.

[@isaacsimmerdownrodriguez3618]

A friend of mine told me about the interview, I explained to him that I wasn't much for ZRo interviews because I've felt in the past he was a little standoffish and this would be the same. He assured me that this interview was nothing like that and that I should check it out. Wow! I'm glad I did, great interview, great content, asked all the right questions and touched on small details that don't regularly get talked about. Outstanding interview.

[@brungftg]

Ro always stood on what he believed from the start of his career! That’s why he has such a strong following and I’m one always checking for new music from the O.G

[@poke85]

the most solid nigga i know, don't know anyone like this nigga

[@iamthefuss934]

He is 🐐

[@OscarG1982]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDUlGRmaaaHmdU. New Texas Stand up Single!

[@Mr-mf6me]

He needs to write a book fr. His memory is good

[@NavyCook08]

You wouldn't think it would be since he used to be a pothead when he was younger, no disrespect just facts.

[@bluespartaninc]

True

[@33GLOCK]

@@NavyCook08 CRACKKK

[@fazecarsonboss9467]

ZRo Vs the World whole cd was heat

[@ballab1097]

Nigga stop...... USE A HOE

[@NavyCook08]

@A1 Savage How?!

[@NavyCook08]

He def. needs to revert to that Z-Ro not following the trendy trap rap shit!

[@tchaikovskychampion7929]

Facts

[@capcity1691]

Had that album memorized at 13 years old 😂

[@Mrnappy13]

Shout out ole girl that worked her way into the camera 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ljohnson85tj]

sbennett8104 😂😂😂

[@midastouch5255]

🤣🤣🤣 Ainitmaaane

[@jeremyhill5808]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheBroSplit]

@sbennett8104 titty meat ? Mayne lol

[@Pdubforever1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@geovannysalazarmendoza5218]

zro still real as can be, if you feel ro you feel real. #trueheroundergod

[@sennsir]

Had a legend sitting on that busted ass couch 😩😂😂😂😂

[@donnie_houston]

Thanks for watching 🤘🏽

[@harveywhite1033]

Man this tha rawest interview Ro ever had man hold uuup!!!

[@deezkemet31]

Fa sho

[@ashleysholay1997]

So much respect for Ro FOREVER ! Got me through some of my darkest days

[@Razatv100]

Was gonna watch this in pieces since it's so long. Then my ass got hooked and watched the whole damn thang!🤣 shout out to donnie houston for putting this interview together. This will go down as one of the best interviews zro ever did.

[@Razatv100]

@@donnie_houston already did my gee, keep them dope ass interviews coming! 🤟

[@DJ-gz2jh]

This was the most in depth Z-ro interview he ever done!!! Shout out Donnie Houston mayne💯💯

[@optimumsecurityprofessiona1083]

"You can only keep it 100 with so many things at one time." ~Rotha Vandross

[@lilbluerag9674]

I hope one day Zro and Trae can patch things up I wouldn't care if they never drop another album but to come together as brothers they truly have alot of history together... much Luv to Zro and Trae ABN 4 life

[@oscarmartinez5331]

damn..

[@anthonygarcia29]

Not gonna happen in this life bro. I wish they would too but it's too deep to patch up.

[@orensmith9421]

ZRO IS KING OF MY RADIO STATION BECAUSE HE KEEPS IT REAL I AM FROM C-TOWN N RALEIGH BEEN LISTENIN SINCE GUERILLA MOB WE READY FEED US 1

[@GMizzle79]

Great shit Donnie and Ro! To see and hear the growth of Ro is a blessing. Because he is right a lot of our great Houston rappers and cultural artist have left us either by dirt or that steel cage. And just to hear the timeline and mental space of all that was happening when it was happening just brings peace, awareness and acknowledgement to a King who is one of the Greats of not just the city of Houston, but also the culture of rap in Houston. Salute to you both!

[@Shoebox817]

Zro needs a movie bout him self bruh

[@addkid6209]

Anti_ race_ your profile picture is dope 🙏

[@pablitojacques2389]

ZRO get movie ?

[@bluespartaninc]

Facts

[@almightyaustin651]

He really should but he is too underrated none of the texas rappers are that big.

[@joshhawkins7706]

He gotta be in the DJ Screw series. One of the last SUC members inducted by Screw personally

[@musicdatbang]

Ro looking like somebody great uncle wit that kango

[@loganlavalleymusic]

ZRO !! 💯

[@jairorodriguez5794]

I was raised by tha RO..Really apreciate you doing this for all us Playas Down souf..Big salute to Both of yall

[@jairorodriguez5794]

@@donnie_houston Gotcha playa!

[@erickcorral7491]

This is the hardest RO interview ever!! We got answers we all been wanting about him and trae! Ro put some shit out on this one!

[@stevenjackson8806]

He really explained and showed growth, maturity, and a higher level of thinking.

[@doitforscrew36]

This was as satisfying as one of his albums, good shit.💯

[@LupeCoded]

What DJ Screw did for hip hop is absolutely ginormous. Just think of all the rappers that we wouldn't even know about out of H-Town if it wasn't for him. Interned, just think of how different the hip-hop landscape would be as a whole had it not been for Houston hip-hop. This was truly an in-depth and thorough interview. Z-ro's insight and portrayal is spot-on. Masterful interview indeed.

[@LupeCoded]

@@donnie_houston no doubt playa. Mos def

[@Thelasthoward]

He opening up more than I ever seen him. He usually be stand offish.

[@GQ-sh5ne]

Real shit he more open in his interviews and still dropping that Gshit.

[@NomeSayin9]

Hell yuh

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Thelasthoward has Z-Ro and Big Boi from OutKast ever worked on a track together???

[@Thelasthoward]

Mr. M A J E S T I C XIII . Blackstruggle77 naw if so I never heard it

[@NomeSayin9]

Hell nah

[@mrtoetagger1]

This is a great interview..All I got to say is if you going threw anything in your life there's a Z-ro song for you 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@dwayneparker995]

This should have over a million likes and two million views✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🤘🏿

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@RatchetDoe]

I don’t usually listen/watch 2hrs interviews, but this was worth every second of it.

[@thereal8263]

I'm from South Carolina I put a lot of people on k rino in my hood the most real underrated rapper

[@thaoneandonlytitepocketjon2698]

Preach

[@DjMarksman1986]

Me too potna! Bumpin in da 803!!!!

[@t23xkountry96]

No doubt about it K-Rino I highly recommend his music I’ve been a fan since 92-93👊🏾✌🏾

[@dajonemclane5529]

I’m from Sumter I did the same thing

[@iamthefuss934]

I’m from Napa California and try to get everyone to jam some Krino but they can’t handle it

[@jbriggs83g7]

Maaann Ro da truth he tell it like it is keeping doing u we nd dat real music Ro 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣!!! Ro always do a 🔥🔥🔥 interview!!!

[@brandonwatts2243]

Crack my fav album for start to finish I also like the Cocaine album but that album never gets talked about... bottom all the way to the top 💪🏾💯

[@WeAreHOU713]

🤯 this interview was real good!...I looked up this guy Donnie’s Podcast on Apple , mayne he got a lot of fire ass interviews with H-Town living legends! Much needed cuz our history & culture rarely gets hi lighted, jus jacced all the time. Salute!

[@chcustoms1744]

@@donnie_houston Watched the whole interview straight :) you did a good job on your end to keep Ro at ease and do his thing, I did a lot of stuff for Trae in that time frame and this took me back to it :) Thanks

[@ad_stayfly7]

That Lil’ O interview one of my favorites on there. And the ones with Sonnie and his potnas in the beginning of the podcast’s days is cool too. Just like sitting and kickin it with the homies.

[@ocampbelltx]

Greatest Z-Ro interview ever, good shit!!

[@KINGJoseRPM]

Z-Ro is in my top 5 of greatest rappers 💯🫡

[@karimah5811]

Thank you Zro ..his true fans know all this, he never interviewers

[@karimah5811]

@@donnie_houston Done!! 🤟🤟

[@dcastro281]

It's crazy how many times ro talks his relationship with trae it's like he ready to put the shit past him

[@kendrickking6330]

Didn't he just talk about this 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@donniebrasco409]

Dope interview bro!! Liked how he elaborated 💯💯💯

[@country1tunes92]

Ive watched this interview 4xs and I learn something new every time

[@franksynatra1]

ZRO BEST INTERVIEW IN A LONG TIME S/O DONNIE ON THE LEGIT QUESTIONS AND KNOWING HOW TO LET AN ARTIST SAY WHAT HE HAS TO SAY WITHOUT INTERRUPTION S/O TO THE LIL QT IN THE CORNER OF THE SHOT TOO.

[@AG_TheReal]

This needs to be documented as the "Legendary" Documentary for RO! Appreciate you giving us this! We needed to hear it! Real Talk....

[@AG_TheReal]

@@donnie_houston Done!

[@demarquisjohnson5697]

Mann This The Ro the World needed to experience. Since look at what you did to me, I have been a fan. The way he flip the soul old school records is my favorite part of his talents. His producer skills are very Underrated.

[@kimberlyanna35]

Probably the only time zro will open up this much

[@jeffwade3533]

Much RESPECT to people that give RESPECT!! RESPECT to Z-RO

[@dbl0getx417]

This is how you give a interview and how you do one. Shot out to my boy ro for letting us in the life of Joseph McVay. Hands down best interview ever💪🏾💯👍🏾

[@legendofawwsheet5883]

Im not even half way and this is already the best Z-Ro interview. He goes in deep on his past and i can hear the concept for each verse with the parts of his life.

[@blackearlh.a.a.s.8132]

Very enlightening to a day-one fan like myself!! Great interview 💯

[@jtaylor3447]

ZRO a real one

[@TheKevg5534]

Man, your fans needed this Ro. I been rocking with Joseph McVey a minute.

[@ShelbyTheNotoriousNetworkwer]

Hey man! Hats off! I gotta say that this is the most NECESSARY interview I've ever seen. Man y'all could've went 2 more hours and I would still be locked in. I'm shocked at how open, honest, and willing to express himself Ro was. I feel like all those people that believe the hype about him can see him in a different light. Love him or Hate him. On the real, Donnie, you might be the new Pimp C in the city. As far as being that neutral ground that everybody can talk to and get their point across to the city. Well done. I salute!

[@canderson872]

,a,x2

[@TrillyG]

Yes!!!

[@canderson872]

Growth, smart, knowledgeable, extremely thoughtful man!....and yeah he miss his dawg! Best interview I've seen in a minute!

[@cfrnetwork777]

A PROPER SIT DOWN WIT THA MO CITY DON, OPEN AND HONEST 💯🇬🇧🇲🇸🇰🇳

[@calebsmith8865]

Damn bro this was an amazing interview. Been a Zro fan since Look What You Did To Me. Never seen him seem so comfortable. He's always came off as guarded in his interviews even in the the one he did with krino. So it's awesome to see him sit down for a two and a half hour interview and get a lot of the history straight from him. Thanks man

[@C1sophus]

All these Houston landmarks I know like the back of my hand this was a good interview ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@Baraka_Obama_]

I'm from California and My cousin from San Antonio TX introduced me to Zro in 2005. Been fuckin with him ever since

[@texasrapwave16]

This is the best interview Z-Ro has done he has never opened this much we need more of this...

[@g0e2real46]

Greatest ZRo interview ever done. Real texas legend glad to be part of the ones that grew up jammin to that era of rap 💯

[@g0e2real46]

Donnie Houston 💯

[@IGOTNEXT1982]

I hope him and Trae work things out

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

no

[@keziethedon]

The fact that I watch this whole interview not realizing this was 2+ hrs long.. 😭😭 this interview was solid 💪🏿

[@MobStyle1]

Watched it again!!! Just as good as the first time I seen it💯 this definitely a CLASSIC Interview donnie bro #Luv

[@BMW-el7sf]

Zro Jadakiss Styles P album 🔥🔥🔥

[@raydingo5388]

All we need is that interview with TRAE..

[@enthusiasticmoonlibra]

Thanks for this. One of the realest guys I've never met in person 💙

[@andremay987]

Damn bro this the best zro interview bro lol this the first interview it seems like he actually wanted to be there lol

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@hacksumgames3047]

@@donnie_houston they missing some of zro albums on KZbin the heroin volume 123 and the fast version freestyle 2 minutes album they might be rare cause they missing alot of his albums on KZbin

[@moeyomoviesfilmmaker2962]

Best interview ever!!! Learned more about my favorite artists ive never knew. Classic!!!!

[@johne4137]

Hands down the best artist! I've been jammin since 99-2000 and I sit back and smile of the words I listened to coming through the speakers and the things that was happening in my life as those songs came out!!! Hats off to you RO get that music out and get it sold make that doe cuz it ain't nothing else like it when everybody jammin RO

[@rastab337]

The best Z-ro Interview ever!!!!!!!!!! Every fan will agree and like this video so it can get out to the ppl ! #CLASSIC .....

[@jacktriper7166]

Yep hands down, best row interview I've ever known of. Thanks for putting it out here. It's so in depth. It really needs to be turned into a biography

[@Jmane1040]

One of my favorite rappers...appreciate this interview fam

[@latrelle611]

Never seen Ro talk this much before good interview

[@A6Legit]

1:24:25 Yep, it was named accordingly. Classics, and my soul comes out my chest every time I sing "Tired"

[@solarpanel8195]

This a great interview. The chemistry was great, the flow of it was great, good questions etc. You dont get too many Ro interviews like this. Salute. And Salute the Legend Z Ro, that music saved a lota lives bro.

[@GaryJOOC23]

This is great interview. You asked some good questions.

[@KevinBrown-vw4nm]

Dat boy said "Drankie Lymon" 😂💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@2013utubepimp]

Great interview bro. It was like a history lesson and free game all in one, felt like i was sitting right there listening to yall💯 🤟🏽

[@Mack_Worlds_Media]

"A Fo' you say?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@lildu225]

“Had to do something for me and my own stomach “

[@marcusjohnson5420]

What I noticed is he put it in the air that he misses the friend he had in Trae in his own little way. And if anybody understands and got the message it would be Trae! Mark my words!! They gon squash whatever they got going on!! Legend

[@TaylorMadeView]

This did not marinate well.. unfortunately

[@marcusjohnson5420]

@@TaylorMadeView facts lol

[@PriceTagOfficial]

Finally finished this interview. Happy that the homie finally opened up a lil bit. 💯

[@kameronscott3087]

Cuzz one of my favorite artist. Great interview. Stay at they neccs RO. All these whacc ass rappers today . Ro a breath of fresh real air. Salute from san antonio texas ☝🏽deep

[@kameronscott3087]

@@donnie_houston 👍🏽