Born in Los Angeles, California, his family moved to Yonkers, New York when he was only 4. By the time he was 7 his parents were going through a divorce; this left Gxnzo (pronounced "Gon-Zo") searching for his identity. Ultimately this search led him to the streets where he began selling and using drugs by the age of 10. His addiction spiraled out of control at the age of 19 and his drug addiction took over his life. Going in and out of Rikers Island, detox centers, and drug rehabs, Gxnzo was lost and trying to find himself through sobriety. Eventually he found himself, and his path in life. 
 He became the CEO and founder of Mad Loud Records which is an American Record Label that only signs European artists helping cross market them to both the US and Europe markets! Also Gxnzo created a Timeless Barbering Scholarship Program in Uganda, which helps underprivileged youth and Refugees by providing them with free equipment and mentoring to learn how to have a career in barbering. Gxnzo has been all around the world on 5 Independent Tours 17 Countries and 3 Continents all independently funded by him self. This all happened after Gxnzo was released out his parole house. Gxnzo has taken his past experiences and used them as lessons to empower himself, his community, and the youth in disenfranchised neighborhoods. Gxnzo is the CEO of Mad Loud Records, hip hop artist, musician, songwriter, educator, and youth mentor!