About
American rapper professionally known as V-LO The Maestro and known for his Southern hip-hop sound, his viral song "Can't Phase Me," and for building a multi-lane career consisting of music, film, and entrepreneurship under MG Films & Television. He is known for songs such as "Can't Phase Me," "Ready," "Hustle Season," "No Pressure," "Came Up," "Vision," "Boss Talk," "Motivation," "Grind Mode," and "Level Up" and for his work on films such as My Side Piece Hit the Lotto, A Life to Choose, Plug, and Problematic Intentions.
Before fame
He worked small jobs and explored multiple academic paths before committing to business and entertainment. He enrolled at the University of Phoenix in 2009 and earned a bachelor's degree in business management. He began his entertainment career behind the scenes as a music manager and label builder. He began releasing music in the early-mid 2010s under the name V-LO The Maestro after founding MG LLC around 2012. He made his acting debut in My Side Piece Hit the Lotto in 2018. His music breakout came in 2019 with the release of his hit single "Can't Phase Me."
Trivia
He is the CEO of MG Films & Television and the founder of The Maestro Foundation. He earned an MBA in 2021.
Family life
His real name is Dr. Vernon Wiggins. He was born and raised in Washington, Louisiana, as the fourth of five children in a working-class family. He was raised by a mother who worked as a nurse and a father who worked as a mechanic.
Associated with
He collaborated with Project Pat in 2019 on The Vision 3.
