ZO (Lonzo Ball)

ZO, born Lonzo Ball, is an American professional basketball player and occasional rapper from Chino Hills, California. He rose to national attention as a standout high school player alongside his younger brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo, before playing one season of college basketball at UCLA as a point guard. In 2017 he was selected second overall in the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, quickly establishing himself as a pass-first playmaker known for his court vision and unconventional shooting form.

Beyond basketball, ZO has cultivated a public persona built around the family-run Big Baller Brand and the Facebook reality series Ball in the Family, which followed the Ball family’s rise to fame. His music career, though secondary to his athletic one, grew out of a genuine love of hip hop and his friendship with rapper DC The Don, who gave him his first real platform on record.

His rap output, including tracks like «Melo Ball 1» and «ZO2», leans into braggadocious West Coast-inflected trap and pop-rap, often referencing his basketball fame, family brand, and lifestyle. While not a full-time recording artist, ZO’s music serves as an extension of the larger Ball family media presence, blending sports celebrity with hip hop culture in a way few athletes have replicated.