GloRilla explained

GloRilla
Birth Name:Gloria Hallelujah Woods
Birth Date:28 July 1999
Birth Place:Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Years Active:2019–present

Gloria Hallelujah Woods[1] (born July 28, 1999), known professionally as GloRilla, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She first became known for her 2022 single "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" (with Hitkidd), which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led her to sign with fellow Memphis rapper, Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group, an imprint of Interscope Records in July of that year. Released that same month, her follow-up single, "Tomorrow" spawned a remixed sequel (with Cardi B) that peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Both songs, along with the gold-certified single "Blessed", preceded the release of her debut extended play (EP), Anyways, Life's Great in November, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 11.

Her 2024 singles, "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion) both peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded her debut commercial mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang (2024).[2]

Early life

Woods was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee.[3] She was homeschooled until fifth grade, and later graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School. She started rapping when she was 16.[4]

Growing up she was a part of her church's choir, as a result, Woods initially wanted to be a singer, but after losing her voice, she decided to switch to rap.[5] She also considered the stage name "Big Glo". Her cousin helped her come up with her stage name.[6] She is the eighth out of 10 children.[7]

Career

Woods released her mixtape Most Likely Up Next in 2019 and her EP P Status in 2020.

In April 2022, Woods found increased fame and popularity with the release of "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" with producer Hitkidd. The song went viral and led to a #FNFChallenge on TikTok.[5] A remix of the song featuring Latto and JT was released in September, with the announcement that a remix with Saweetie would follow. The song led her to be nominated for two awards at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards,[8] [9] where she also performed in October.[10]

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."[11] [12] In July, she signed with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label Collective Music Group.[3] She was featured on the compilation album Gangsta Art. In September, she released the song "Tomorrow 2" featuring Cardi B.[13] [14] [15] In November, she dropped her EP Anyways, Life's Great.[16] She was featured along with rapper Gangsta Boo on the Latto single "FTCU".[17]

In January 2023, she and labelmate Moneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".[18] In February, a stampede at a concert at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York resulted in 3 deaths and 7 people injured. The stampede started after audience members thought they heard gunshots while people were leaving the venue.[19] In June, she was selected as 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.[20] In April 2024, GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges.[21]

Artistry

Woods describes her music as "crunk and dominant".[22] She is known for her "deep and textured drawl".[23] Woods was inspired by Chief Keef.[24]

Philanthropy

In September 2022, Woods returned to her high school Martin Luther King College Prep in Memphis, Tennessee to donate $25,000.[25] [26]

Personal life

Woods claims to be the cousin of fellow rappers Cardi B[27] and Lil Uzi Vert.[28]

Discography

EPs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:21em;"
DetailsPeak chart positions
US
[29]
US
R&B<br>/HH
[30]
US
Rap
[31]
P Status
Anyways, Life's Great
  • Released: November 11, 2022[32]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
11 5 4
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positions
US
US
R&B<br>/HH
US
Rap
Most Likely Up Next
  • Released: June 24, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Ehhthang Ehhthang
  • Released: April 5, 2024
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
18 5 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title!scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positions
US
[33]
US
R&B<br>/HH
[34]
US
Rap
[35]
Gangsta Art
  • Released: July 15, 2022[36]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
11 6 3
Gangsta Art 2
  • Released: September 29, 2023[37]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[38]
US
R&B<br />/HH
[39]
CAN
[40]
NZ
Hot

[41]
": Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 6, 2024. May 3, 2024. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503150232/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5801. live. WW
[42]
"Afford Me"
2019rowspan="3"
"Outside"
2021
"Don't Kno (Remix)"2022
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
42 11 Anyways, Life's Great
"Big Shit"
"Tomorrow"
9 3 78 22 39
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
  • MC: Gold[44]
Anyways, Life's Great
"Blessed"37
  • RIAA: Gold
"Nut Quick"[45]
"On Wat U On"
202356 21 Hard to Love
"Internet Trolls"
"Ex's (Phatnall Remix)"
40 Anyways, Life's Great
"Lick or Sum"rowspan="2"
"Wrong One"
"Yeah Glo!"202428 7 88 7 159Ehhthang Ehhthang
"Wanna Be"
11 5 80 25 38
"TGIF"28 7 24 104
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Set the Tone Part 2"
2021Set the Tone
"Hot Potato"
"Better Thangs (Remix)"
2022rowspan="2"
"FTCU"
"Leave the Club"
2023Love Sick
"Outside"
Strictly 4 My Fans 2
"Keep Dat Nigga (Part 2)"
rowspan="5"
"In the Truck"
"Embarrassing"
"Finesse"
2024
"Get In There"

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearArtist(s)Album
"Just Say That"2022Duke DeuceCrunkstar
"BOP"2024Big Boogie, DJ DramaRedrum Wizard (Gangsta Grillz)
"Accent"Megan Thee StallionMegan
"Bad Kids"Polo GHood Poet

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023RapCaviar PresentsHerselfGuest; Episode: "Coi Leray - Hate Me Now"
2023Wild 'n OutHerselfGuest; Season 19, Episode 2

Tours

Opening act

Awards and nominations

Organization YearAwardWorkResultRef.
American Music Awards2022Favorite Female Hip-Hop ArtistHerself[46]
BET Awards2023Album of the YearAnyways, Life's Great[47]
Best Collaboration"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
"Tomorrow 2"
Video of the Year
Best Female Hip Hop ArtistHerself
Best New Artist
BET Hip Hop Awards2022Best New Hip Hop Artist[48]
Best Song of the Year"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
2023Hip Hop Artist of the YearHerself[49]
Hip Hop Album of the YearAnyways, Life's Great
Song of the Year"Tomorrow 2"
Best Hip Hop Video
Best Collaboration
Grammy Awards2023Best Rap Performance"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"[50]
IHeartRadio Music Awards2023Hip-Hop Song of the Year[51]
Best New Hip-Hop ArtistHerself
MTV Europe Music AwardsBest Push[52]
MTV Video Music AwardsBest New Artist[53]
Best Hip Hop"Tomorrow 2"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GloRilla Reveals Her Real Name, Fans React. VIBE. October 10, 2022. December 4, 2022. December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204230119/https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/glorilla-reveals-real-name-gloria-hallelujah-woods-1234700199/. live.
  2. Trapp. Malcolm. March 21, 2024. March 29, 2024. GloRilla Announces Her Upcoming Mixtape 'Ehhthang Ehhthang'. Rap-Up. March 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240329180433/https://www.rap-up.com/2024/03/21/glorilla-announces-her-upcoming-mixtape-ehhthang-ehhthang/. live.
  3. GloRilla . BET.com. Interview: GloRilla Is Here to Stay . BET . dead . September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923145047/https://www.bet.com/article/wr84xt/interview-glorilla-is-here-to-stay . September 23, 2022.
  4. Web site: Seabrook III . Robby . September 29, 2022 . GloRilla proves sleeping on her is a big mistake . XXL . November 24, 2022 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124072719/https://www.xxlmag.com/glorilla-interview/ . live .
  5. Web site: GloRilla Is Good at Going Viral — But Don't Call Her a TikTok Rapper . Alexis . Jackson . www.refinery29.com . September 23, 2022 . September 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143531/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/08/11093074/glorilla-memphis-rapper-fnf-interview . live .
  6. Web site: 8 Facts About GloRilla, The Memphis Rapper Who Captivated The Rap Scene With Her Summer Anthem . 2023-02-19 . news.yahoo.com . August 26, 2022 . en-US . February 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230219181650/https://news.yahoo.com/8-facts-glorilla-memphis-rapper-213234102.html . live .
  7. Web site: White . Brooklyn . October 28, 2022 . GloRilla, The Princess Of Crunk . Essence . June 2, 2023 . June 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602053909/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/glorilla-feature/ . live .
  8. Web site: Hip Hop Awards 2022: Who is GloRilla? Get to Know the Burgeoning Rapper Repping Memphis. BET. September 23, 2022. September 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927112604/https://www.bet.com/article/mcvkxh/hip-hop-awards-2022-get-to-know-memphis-rising-star-glroilla. dead.
  9. Web site: Nominations and Winners: The Complete List. BET. September 23, 2022. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027102753/https://www.bet.com/hip-hop-awards/nominees. dead.
  10. Web site: Performances: The Complete List of Performers. BET. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923145033/https://www.bet.com/hip-hop-awards/performers. dead.
  11. Duke Deuce Is The Latest 'Crunkstar' Coming Out of Memphis. Ahmad. Davis. Billboard. July 22, 2022. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143545/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/duke-deuce-crunkstar-memphis-1235117058/. live.
  12. Web site: Gangsta Boo proudly gives fellow Memphis emcee GloRilla her blessing. REVOLT. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143532/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-09-17/210214/gangsta-boo-proudly-gives-fellow-memphis-emcee-glorilla-her-blessing/. live.
  13. Web site: Cardi B Joins Glorilla on New Song "Tomorrow 2". September 23, 2022. Pitchfork. September 23, 2022. September 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220925060049/https://pitchfork.com/news/cardi-b-joins-glorilla-on-new-song-tomorrow-2-watch-the-video/. live.
  14. Web site: GloRilla Shares Cardi B-Assisted Song and Video "Tomorrow 2" After Making Big Donation to Former High School. Complex. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923041132/https://www.complex.com/music/glorilla-cardi-b-tomorrow-2-video. live.
  15. Here's When Cardi B's 'Tomorrow 2' Collab With GloRilla Arrives. Glenn. Rowley. Billboard. September 21, 2022. September 23, 2022. September 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921212925/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/cardi-b-glorilla-tomorrow-2-release-date-1235142520/. live.
  16. Web site: GloRilla announces release date for debut album 'Anyways, Life's Great...' . December 3, 2022 . REVOLT . en-US . December 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221203200731/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-10-05/215612/glorilla-announces-release-date-for-debut-album-anyways-lifes-great/ . live .
  17. Web site: Latto shares "FTCU" feat. GloRilla and Gangsta Boo. The FADER. December 3, 2022. December 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221203044358/https://www.thefader.com/2022/12/02/latto-shares-ftcu-feat-glorilla-and-gangsta-boo. live.
  18. Web site: GloRilla Joins Moneybagg Yo for New Song and Video "On Wat U On". Complex. January 28, 2023. January 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128022415/https://www.complex.com/music/glorilla-moneybagg-yo-on-wat-u-on-stream. live.
  19. Web site: GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim; New York venue closed indefinitely. USA Today. March 10, 2023. March 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230310164822/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/09/glorilla-new-york-concert-victims-authorities-investigation/11439365002/. live.
  20. Web site: Woods . Aleia . June 21, 2023 . 2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed . XXL . June 22, 2023 . June 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230622050949/https://www.xxlmag.com/2023-xxl-freshman-class-revealed/ . live .
  21. GloRilla Arrested for DUI in Georgia. Billboard. May 3, 2024. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503210138/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/glorilla-arrested-dui-georgia-report-1235659479/amp/. live.
  22. Porter . Sierra . November 21, 2022 . GloRilla: November's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month . Billboard . November 26, 2022 . November 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126064556/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/glorilla-tomorrow-2-fnf-interview-1235165206/ . live .
  23. Web site: Fondren . Precious . November 22, 2022 . How GloRilla Went From Rising Memphis Rapper to Grammy Nominee in the Same Year . GQ . June 2, 2023 . June 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602062404/https://www.gq.com/story/glorilla-anyways-lifes-great-tomorrow-2-fnf-yo-gotti-interview . live .
  24. Web site: Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city's hip-hop renaissance . December 3, 2022 . The Commercial Appeal . en-US . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205011108/https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/11/08/glorilla-fnf-tomorrow-new-album-anyways-life-is-great/69613559007/ . live .
  25. Aniftos . Rania . September 23, 2022 . Rapper GloRilla Returns to High School to Donate $25,000 . September 23, 2022 . Billboard . en-US.
  26. Web site: GloRilla Donates $25K To Former High School In Memphis . September 23, 2022 . TMZ . September 22, 2022 . en . September 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922235909/https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/22/glorilla-cardi-b-memphis-high-school-tomorrow-2-mlk/ . live .
  27. Saponara . Michael . Cardi B Backs Up GloRilla's Claim That They're Related: 'That's My Cousin' . Billboard . 2024-03-15 . 2024-04-24 . April 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240424160117/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/cardi-b-confirms-glorilla-cousins-1235634410/ . live .
  28. Web site: GloRilla Says Lil Uzi Vert is Her 'Real Cousin' and They've 'Gotta Get It Together' for a Collab . .
  29. GloRilla Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. April 16, 2024. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811220916/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/tlp/. live.
  30. GloRilla Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Billboard. April 16, 2024. August 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812031627/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/blp/. live.
  31. GloRilla Chart History: Top Rap Albums. Billboard. April 16, 2024. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811220916/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/rlp/. live.
  32. Web site: DeVille . Chris . November 11, 2022 . March 29, 2024 . Stream GloRilla's Debut EP Anyways, Life's Great… . Stereogum . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208074043/https://www.stereogum.com/2205612/glorilla-anyways-lifes-great-ep/music/ . live .
  33. billboardcharts. 1551624774966804480. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2).... July 25, 2022. July 26, 2022.
  34. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart: Week of July 30, 2022. Billboard. July 25, 2022. July 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220726114511/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2022-07-30/. live.
  35. Top Rap Albums chart: Week of July 30, 2022. Billboard. July 25, 2022. July 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220726114447/https://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-albums/2022-07-30/. live.
  36. Web site: Yo Gotti and CMG The Label paints some 'Gangsta Art' on new album . Revolt . September 26, 2022 . July 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715170159/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-07-15/180238/yo-gotti-and-cmg-the-label-paints-some-gangsta-art-on-new-album/ . live .
  37. Web site: Schube . Will . GloRilla, Yo Gotti, EST Gee, And More Star On CMG The Label's 'Gangsta Art 2' . udiscovermusic . September 29, 2023 . 30 September 2023 . October 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003234732/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/cmg-the-label-gangsta-art-2/ . live .
  38. GloRilla Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard. July 9, 2024. April 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240425174851/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/hsi/. live.
  39. GloRilla Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard. August 6, 2024. August 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812053658/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/bsi/. live.
  40. GloRilla Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. June 11, 2024. August 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812031626/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/can/. live.
  41. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2022. October 1, 2022. September 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220930211327/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5414. live.
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  42. GloRilla Chart History: Global 200. Billboard. July 9, 2024. August 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812031625/https://www.billboard.com/artist/glorilla/chart-history/glo/. live.
  43. United States. GloRilla. July 13, 2023.
  44. Canada. GloRilla. February 17, 2023.
  45. Web site: GloRilla Releases New Single "Nut Quick": Listen. Stereogum. Breihan. Tom. November 9, 2022. November 22, 2022. November 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221122124246/https://www.stereogum.com/2205554/glorilla-nut-quick/music/. live.
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  47. Web site: June 8, 2023 . The Nominees For 'BET Awards' 2023 Are Here! . BET . June 9, 2023 . June 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608175319/https://www.bet.com/article/0c07vt/bet-announces-the-nominations-for-bet-awards-2023 . live .
  48. Web site: BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: The Complete Winners List . October 5, 2022 . Entertainment Tonight . en-US . October 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005013057/https://www.etonline.com/bet-hip-hop-awards-2022-the-complete-winners-list-191896 . live .
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