Overview
Alonzo Mathis, also known as Gorilla Zoe, is an American rapper born on January 26, 1983, in Atlanta, Georgia [1]. He first gained prominence as a member of the rap group Boyz N Da Hood, replacing Young Jeezy in 2006 [1, 3]. His early success came through collaborations with Yung Joc on tracks like “Coffee Shop” and “Bottle Poppin'” [1, 3]. Subsequently, he signed as a solo artist with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy South [1, 3]. Gorilla Zoe is known for his raspy voice, slow flow, and lyrical themes centered around the drug trade [1]. His debut solo single, “Hood Nigga,” achieved significant success, reaching #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 [3]. His debut album, “Welcome to the Zoo,” was released in October 2007 and peaked at #18 on the Billboard 200 [3]. In 2009, he released his second album, “Don’t Feed Da Animals,” which topped the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart [3]. As of 2025, Gorilla Zoe’s estimated net worth is $500,000 [2]. In February 2011, he was slated to participate in the Urban Wrestling Federation, though the show was never released [1]. In May 2014, Gorilla Zoe released a new mixtape entitled Recovery [1].