Born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he first joined the R&B group Mista in 1994, who became best known for their 1996 single "Blackberry Molasses".

His second album, Special Occasion (2007) was met with similar success and supported by the single "Anonymous" (featuring Timbaland).

[4] Under the production of Organized Noize (TLC's "Waterfalls"), the group released their self-titled debut album, which produced the hit single "Blackberry Molasses".

While in school, Wilson continued to record in his free time in hopes of one day returning to the stage.

Bobby Valentino was released in the spring of 2005 through Island Def Jam and Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label and was certified gold by the RIAA selling over 708,000 copies in the United States.

Also in 2005, he joined Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, B5 and Pretty Ricky on the Scream Tour IV.

After the success of "Slow Down", he released a second single, a remix of his song "Tell Me" featuring Lil Wayne, produced by Tim & Bob as well.

In early 2008, Bobby V confirmed that he was no longer signed to either Def Jam or Disturbing tha Peace during an interview with DJBooth.net.

[6] Although business ties have been severed, Bobby V maintains positive relationships with CEO Chaka Zulu, Ludacris and the Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam staff.

Regarding its release, he stated: I have been blessed to be in the music industry for over 10 years, and my past endeavors have been great learning experiences.

V's third studio album features production by Tim & Bob, Raphael Saadiq, Carlos McKinney and Big Fruit.

[9] In May 2012, Bobby V released the first single from his album, Dusk Till Dawn, titled "Mirror", which features rapper Lil Wayne.

In January 2016, Bobby V made a partnership with Michael Caseau to aid in media direction, investments, and management.

The label reunites him with record producer and A&R man Tim Kelley, who co-produced his 2005 debut, Disturbing Tha Peace Presents Bobby Valentino.