Z-RO was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19, 1977.[5] At age six his mother died, and he was shuttled from household to household in search of stability, eventually settling in the Ridgemont area, a middle-class suburb in Missouri City in Southwest Houston.[5] When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets.[5] According to Z-Ro, listening to the music of 2Pac, Geto Boys, Street Military, K-Rino and Klondike Kat inspired him to work harder for his goal of leaving the streets.[5] Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make a demo,[5] 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.[5][6] The record was a huge success and helped expand Z-Ro's and Bobby Craig's fan base beyond the South.[5] In 2005, Z-Ro released Let the Truth Be Told, which was well received.[5] Z-Ro's 2006 album I'm Still Livin' was released while he was imprisoned for drug possession, to positive reviews.[7][8] It was called "a great album... powerful" but "relentlessly bleak" by The Village Voice[7] and "one of the best rap albums to come out of Houston" by the Houston Chronicle.[9] In 2010 he released the album titled Heroin, which was followed by an album titled Meth in 2011 and then Angel Dust in 2012.
Z-Ro released his first EP under The Mo City Don titled Tripolar on August 25, 2013 via One Deep Ent.[2] Z-Ro then followed up with The Crown in June 2014.[10] In February 2015, Z-Ro released his first proper studio album in three years, titled Melting the Crown.
In 2016, Z-Ro released Drankin & Drivin in August[11] and Legendary in November under his label One Deep Entertainment.
No Games
Z-Ro Lyrics
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I'm from Missouri City Texas, Ridgemont to be exact
Where you haters come, to get your wig stomped
And 9-1-1 is just a number, cause the laws ain't coming
We all got glock 40's, and let em thump
So before, I sell my soul
A nigga like me'll do my whole sentence, with no parole
Damn it I'm tired of falling short, everytime I set a goal
Ain't gon try to act like I don't know who it's fo'
Y'all niggaz be telling lies, straight up snitching
Probably piss sitting down cause y'all women, with your make-up on switching
Me I stand up on ten toes, won't fall for nothing
Fuck a percentage I need the total, it's all or nothing
I never ran from anybody, a coward I can't be that
Or get beat the fuck up by one of these hoe ass niggaz, I just can't see that
I'm the King of the Ghetto mayn, they call me Z-Ro
Yeah it's cool to take a picture, but don't fuck with me hoe cause uh
[Hook:]
Z-Ro, don't play no games-games
Hell naw, I don't play no games-games
Stash spot for my burner, in my car do' mayn-mayn
Yeah I'm rapping, but I'm still trapping stacking that dope mayn-mayn
[Z-Ro:]
If you hang with haters, you might pick up some of they produty
Since I love me how I am, one deep is how I gotta be
If ends don't make his best friend, the victim of a robbery
So I don't expect none of my people, to ride or die for me
I handle my own beef, I don't need back-up
Cause if they talking bout jumping me, I'm raising my gat up
See all I have in this world, is my balls and my pride
Fuck talking about you behind your back, I'm trying to see your eyes
Then I say something, unlike these mark ass niggaz because they stay bumping
Telling motherfuckers they whip, but can't afford to lay away something
And every bad bitch come around, they swear they had em
But when they close enough to touch, niggaz won't reach out and grab em
I ain't never, had to lie on my poll
Cause everytime it get swoll, I select something to fold and leave it swoll
Hope she don't try to go through my pockets, when I'm asleep though
Yeah it's cool to bump and grind, but don't fuck with me hoe cause uh
[Hook]
[Z-Ro:]
I talk like and walk like, a gangsta my nigga
One in the chamber, in case I meet up with danger my nigga
You fail to plan, then you plan to fail
I plan on receiving residuals, from all my record sales
I stand on stages alone, just me and the microphone
Do one of your favorite songs, take some pictures then I'm gone
Instead of going to a mansion, I'm headed back to the block
It's time to get the trap cracking, I move marijuana and crack rock
Not saying that you're bad, for saying I'm chasing cash
Cause depending on rap money, I'd be broke and on my ass
Whatever I gotta do, to stay up on my feet
It's a guarantee I'ma do it, until I see me deceased
Now if you do some hoe shit in front of me, I'ma let you know
And if it hurts you to hear it, don't come around a real nigga no mo'
Take your feelings out your pockets, cause it means nothing to Z-Ro
Yeah y'all can make motherfucker feel guilty, but not me though
[Hook x3]
Z-Ro's "No Games" is a song that speaks to the rapper's upbringing in Missouri City, Texas, a location known for its rough streets and lack of police protection. In the song, Z-Ro highlights the dangerous reality of growing up in this environment, where gun violence is common and drug dealing is a means of survival. He emphasizes that he is a self-sufficient individual who doesn't need anyone's help to handle his own problems.
The line "I'm from Missouri City Texas, Ridgemont to be exact where you haters come, to get your wig stomped" is a reference to the area of Missouri City where Z-Ro grew up. Ridgemont is known for being a particularly dangerous neighborhood where violence is common.
The lyrics "And 9-1-1 is just a number, cause the laws ain't coming" speak to the lack of police protection in Missouri City. Many residents of the town feel that they can't depend on the police to be there when they need them.
The line "All got glock 40's, and let em thump" is a reference to the widespread ownership of handguns in Missouri City. Many residents feel that having a gun is necessary for self-defense.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm from Missouri City Texas, Ridgemont to be exact
I come from Ridgemont in Missouri City, Texas
Where you haters come, to get your wig stomped
This is where haters come to face the consequences of their actions
And 9-1-1 is just a number, cause the laws ain't coming
The law enforcement is not reliable, rendering 911 just a phone number
We all got glock 40's, and let em thump
We all carry firearms and are not afraid to use them
So before, I sell my soul
Before I do anything that goes against my values or beliefs
A nigga like me'll do my whole sentence, with no parole
I will serve my entire sentence without any early release
Damn it I'm tired of falling short, everytime I set a goal
I'm exhausted from constantly failing to achieve my goals
But if we get pulled over I'm gon claim what's mine
If we get stopped by the police, I will claim ownership of my belongings
Ain't gon try to act like I don't know who it's fo'
I won't pretend to not know who the items or substances belong to
Y'all niggaz be telling lies, straight up snitching
You guys are lying and snitching to get yourself out of trouble
Probably piss sitting down cause y'all women, with your make-up on switching
You are cowardly and weak, even more so than women who switch sides quickly with their makeup on
Me I stand up on ten toes, won't fall for nothing
I always stand strong and won't be knocked down by anything
Fuck a percentage I need the total, it's all or nothing
I don't care about a percentage, I want the total amount or nothing
I never ran from anybody, a coward I can't be that
I never backed down from anyone, I'm not a coward
Or get beat the fuck up by one of these hoe ass niggaz, I just can't see that
I refuse to get beaten up by these weak and cowardly individuals
I'm the King of the Ghetto mayn, they call me Z-Ro
I am the ruler of the ghetto and my name is Z-Ro
If you hang with haters, you might pick up some of they produty
If you associate with haters, you may be influenced by their negative behavior
Since I love me how I am, one deep is how I gotta be
I love myself and my individuality too much to conform, so I choose to be alone
If ends don't make his best friend, the victim of a robbery
Money shouldn't put your best friend in danger of being robbed
So I don't expect none of my people, to ride or die for me
I don't expect any of my people to blindly support me to the point of risking their lives
I handle my own beef, I don't need back-up
I handle my own issues and don't require assistance
Cause if they talking bout jumping me, I'm raising my gat up
If they threaten me physically, I will defend myself with my firearm
See all I have in this world, is my balls and my pride
I only have myself and my pride in this world
Fuck talking about you behind your back, I'm trying to see your eyes
I don't talk about people behind their back, I speak the truth to their face
Then I say something, unlike these mark ass niggaz because they stay bumping
I always speak up for myself while others remain silent
Telling motherfuckers they whip, but can't afford to lay away something
You're pretending to be rich by leasing a car, but can't even afford to put anything down
And every bad bitch come around, they swear they had em
Every time an attractive woman is around, these men claim to have slept with her
But when they close enough to touch, niggaz won't reach out and grab em
But when the opportunity arises, these men never take action
I ain't never, had to lie on my poll
I have never lied to defend myself or to make myself look good
Cause everytime it get swoll, I select something to fold and leave it swoll
Whenever something crops up, I address it and put it to rest
Hope she don't try to go through my pockets, when I'm asleep though
I hope she doesn't steal from me while I'm sleeping
I talk like and walk like, a gangsta my nigga
I have the demeanor of a gangster
One in the chamber, in case I meet up with danger my nigga
I always carry a loaded firearm for protection
You fail to plan, then you plan to fail
If you don't prepare properly, you're setting yourself up for failure
I plan on receiving residuals, from all my record sales
I expect to receive ongoing payments from the sales of my music
I stand on stages alone, just me and the microphone
I perform on stage by myself, with just a microphone
Do one of your favorite songs, take some pictures then I'm gone
I perform one of my popular songs, take some pictures, and leave quickly
Instead of going to a mansion, I'm headed back to the block
Instead of going to a fancy home, I return to my neighborhood
It's time to get the trap cracking, I move marijuana and crack rock
It's time to start selling drugs, specifically marijuana and crack cocaine
Not saying that you're bad, for saying I'm chasing cash
I'm not saying you're wrong for saying I'm pursuing money
Cause depending on rap money, I'd be broke and on my ass
If I solely depended on my music to make a living, I would be broke and struggling
Whatever I gotta do, to stay up on my feet
I will do whatever is necessary to keep myself financially stable
It's a guarantee I'ma do it, until I see me deceased
I will continue to pursue my goals until I die
Now if you do some hoe shit in front of me, I'ma let you know
If you act like a cowardly individual, I will call you out on it
And if it hurts you to hear it, don't come around a real nigga no mo'
If you can't handle the truth, don't associate with me anymore
Take your feelings out your pockets, cause it means nothing to Z-Ro
Don't let emotions cloud your judgment, I don't care about your feelings
Yeah y'all can make motherfucker feel guilty, but not me though
You may be able to make others feel guilty, but I am not affected by your tactics
[Hook:] Z-Ro, don't play no games-games
Z-Ro doesn't tolerate games or lies
Hell naw, I don't play no games-games
I never engage in deceitful or manipulative behavior
Stash spot for my burner, in my car do' mayn-mayn
I have a hiding spot for my firearm in my car
Yeah I'm rapping, but I'm still trapping stacking that dope mayn-mayn
Even though I'm a rapper, I'm still involved in drug dealing to make money
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roqkstar Statusz
I love zro 😍
but if we get pulled over, I'ma claim what's mine 😂 I don't play no games
gunnerman1023
Dope track
lottiedi
Lovin Z-ro
Guillermo Garcia
Still my shit
Ashley Ybarra
❤❤❤
Clarissa Mestas
Z-ro don't play no games!!! This song is dope screwed up too
#ReppinInAlbuquerque
Chosen One
Clarissa Mestas Hey cutie you got good taste cuz Z-Ro is the Truth like his cousin Trae. If you like underground real music like Z-Ro then check out my 2 YouTube channels subscribe and Google me @Chosen One Truth Be Told to get my Free Mixtape "Truth Be Told" on DatPiff.com. I'm a underground rap artist in Detroit from the Slim Shady family tree. I'm Proof of D-12 artist. Rip my big homie Proof an Rip DJ Screw, Hawk, Big Moe, an Fat Pat
Arthur Duran
Whoever disliked this song be playing games zro im still wit u til da end cuz htown 52
1Deep Soulja
SALUTE ZRO!!
Dwayne Washington
Do whatever i got to do 2 stay on my feet 💵