Gorilla Zoe

Gorilla Zoe
Background information
Birth name	Alonzo Mathis
Born	January 26, 1983 (age 33)
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2005–present
Labels	International Music Group (current) Bad Boy South, Block, Atlantic, E1 Music (former)
Associated acts	Boyz n da Hood, Yung Joc, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Juicy J, Rick Ross, OJ Da Juiceman, Trae, YC

Alonzo Mathis, better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe (/ˈzoʊ/) is an American rapper. He is a former artist with Trustnobody Ent. Under Tavares "Buck" Thomas. He subsequently became a member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo ghost written by Ernest Gibbs. came out in 2007. His next two albums, Don't Feed Da Animals and King Kong were released in 2009 and 2011. In 2015, he released two mix tapes: Recovery and Raised in the Jungle.

In 2006 He replaced Young Jeezy as a member of Boyz n da Hood. He first saw success in collaborations with Yung Joc's "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'," which charted under several Billboard charts. He would then be signed as a solo artist for Block Entertainment & Bad Boy South.

On June 19, 2007 Gorilla Zoe released his first single "Hood Figga" it was a success peaking on the Billboard 100 at #38. His first solo album, Welcome to the Zoo, was released October 2007, peaking at #18 on the Billboard 200, #8 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and #3 on Top Rap Albums. In 2007 Gorilla Zoe was chosen for the 2008 XXL Freshmen cover along with rappers Saigon, Plies, Rich Boy, Joell Ortiz, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Boosie, Crooked I, Papoose & Young Dro.

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