Gorilla Zoe

Alonzo Mathis—Gorilla Zoe—came out of East Point with that Atlanta mud on the tires and melody in the mayhem. When Boyz n da Hood needed a new spark after Jeezy stepped, Zoe slid in and kept the trunk talking—Back Up n da Chevy energy.

Then he stepped out solo and Bad Boy/Atlantic/Block let him roar: Welcome to the Zoo (2007) cracked the Billboard Top 20—“Hood Figga” behavior on the charts—because Zoe understood the assignment: hooks you can chant, beats you can feel in your chest.

That’s the South + Bad Boy chemistry stood out—different city, same hunger.

The story around Gorilla Zoe lands with force because the records still feel urgent.

Alonzo Keith Mathis Jr., better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe, is an American rapper from East Point, Georgia. This profile reflects range, conviction, and clear replay value.

He joined the Bad Boy Records hip hop group Boyz n da Hood in 2006, following the departure of its lead member, Jeezy. His first album with the group, Back Up n da Chevy (2007) was met with lukewarm critical and commercial reception, leading to their subsequent disbandment.

Gorilla Zoe keeps this chapter loud and reckless in the best way, built for clubs and late-night miles.