GloRilla
GloRilla in 2023
GloRilla in 2023
Background information
Birth nameGloria Hallelujah Woods
Also known asBig Glo
Born (1999-07-28) July 28, 1999 (age 24)
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websiteglorillaofficial.com

Gloria Hallelujah Woods[1] (born July 28, 1999), known professionally as GloRilla, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She rose to prominence after releasing her 2022 song "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" (with Hitkidd), which was nominated for Best Rap Performance at 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Her single "Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Her single "Blessed" from her EP Anyways, Life's Great, was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2023, she collaborated with Moneybagg Yo on the single "On Wat U On".

Early life

Gloria was born July 28, 1999, in Memphis.[2] She was home schooled until 5th grade and later graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School. She started rapping when she was 16.[3]

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.[4] She also considered the stage name "Big Glo". Her cousin helped her come up with her stage name.[5] She is the eighth out of 10 children born on her mother's side.[6]

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.[4] 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,[7][8] where she also performed in October.[9]

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."[10][11] In July, she signed with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label Collective Music Group.[2] She was featured on the compilation album Gangsta Art. In September, she released the song "Tomorrow 2" featuring Cardi B.[12][13][14] In November, she dropped her EP Anyways, Life's Great.[15] She was featured along with rapper Gangsta Boo on Latto's single "FTCU" ("Fuck the Club Up") in early December.[16]

In January 2023, she and labelmate Moneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".[17] 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.[18] In June, she was selected as 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.[19]

Artistry

GloRilla describes her music as "crunk and dominant".[20] She is known for her "deep and textured drawl".[21] Woods was inspired by Chief Keef.[22]

Philanthropy

In September 2022, Woods returned to her high school Martin Luther King College Prep in Memphis, Tennessee to donate $25,000.[23][24]

Discography

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[25] 		US
R&B
/HH
[26] 		US
Rap
[27]
P Status
  • Released: May 23, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Anyways, Life's Great
  • Released: November 11, 2022[28]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11 5 4

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Most Likely Up Next
  • Released: June 24, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[29] 		US
R&B
/HH
[30] 		US
Rap
[31]
Gangsta Art
(with CMG the Label)
  • Released: July 15, 2022[32]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11 6 3
Gangsta Art 2
(with CMG the Label)
  • Released: September 29, 2023[33]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[34] 		US
R&B
/HH
[35] 		CAN
[36] 		NZ
Hot
[37] 		WW
[38]
"Don't Kno (Remix)" 2022 — — — — — Non-album single
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
(with Hitkidd or remix featuring Latto and JT) 		42 11 — — — Anyways, Life's Great
"Tomorrow"
(solo or featuring Cardi B) 		9 3 78 22 39
"Blessed" —[A] 37 — — —
"Nut Quick"[42] —[B] — — — —
"On Wat U On"
(with Moneybagg Yo) 		2023 56 21 — — — Hard to Love
"Internet Trolls" —[C] — — — — Non-album single
"Ex's (Phatnall Remix)"
(with Lil Durk) 		— 40 — — — Anyways, Life's Great
"Lick or Sum" — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist
Title Year Album
"Set the Tone Part 2"
(Hitkidd featuring Aleza, GloRilla, Gloss Up, K Carbon, and Slimeroni) 		2021 Set the Tone
"Hot Potato"
(Hitkidd featuring Aleza, GloRilla, Gloss Up, K Carbon, and Slimeroni)
"Just Say That"
(Duke Deuce featuring GloRilla) 		2022 Crunkstar
"Better Thangs (Remix)"
(Ciara featuring Summer Walker and GloRilla) 		Non-album singles
"FTCU"
(Latto featuring GloRilla and Gangsta Boo)
"Leave the Club"
(Don Toliver featuring GloRilla and Lil Durk) 		2023 Love Sick
"Outside"
(G Herbo featuring GloRilla and Mello Buckzz) 		Strictly 4 My Fans 2
"Keep Dat Nigga (Part 2)"
(Icandy featuring GloRilla, Kaliii, and Big Boss Vette) 		Non-album single

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2023 RapCaviar Presents Herself Guest; Episode: "Coi Leray - Hate Me Now"
2023 Wild 'n Out Herself Guest; Season 19, Episode 2

Awards and nominations

Organization Year Award Work Result Ref.
American Music Awards 2022 Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Herself Nominated [43]
BET Awards 2023 Album of the Year Anyways, Life's Great Nominated [44]
Best Collaboration "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
"Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) Nominated
Video of the Year Nominated
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Herself Nominated
Best New Artist Nominated
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Best New Hip Hop Artist Won [45]
Best Song of the Year "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
2023 Hip Hop Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [46]
Hip Hop Album of the Year Anyways, Life's Great Nominated
Song of the Year "Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) Nominated
Best Hip Hop Video Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rap Performance "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated [47]
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2023 Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated [48]
Best New Hip-Hop Artist Herself Won
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Push Nominated [49]
MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated [50]
Best Hip Hop "Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ "Blessed" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[41]
  2. ^ "Nut Quick" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[41]
  3. ^ "Internet Trolls" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[41]

References

  1. ^ "GloRilla Reveals Her Real Name, Fans React". VIBE. October 10, 2022.
  2. ^ a b GloRilla (September 2022). "Interview: GloRilla Is Here to Stay". BET (Interview). Interviewed by BET.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (September 29, 2022). "GloRilla proves sleeping on her is a big mistake". XXL.
  4. ^ a b Jackson, Alexis. "GloRilla Is Good at Going Viral — But Don't Call Her a TikTok Rapper". www.refinery29.com.
  5. ^ "8 Facts About GloRilla, The Memphis Rapper Who Captivated The Rap Scene With Her Summer Anthem". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  6. ^ White, Brooklyn (October 28, 2022). "GloRilla, The Princess Of Crunk". Essence.
  7. ^ "Hip Hop Awards 2022: Who is GloRilla? Get to Know the Burgeoning Rapper Repping Memphis". BET. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Nominations and Winners: The Complete List | BET Hip Hop Awards 2022". www.bet.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  9. ^ "Performances: The Complete List of Performers | BET Hip Hop Awards". www.bet.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  10. ^ Davis, Ahmad (July 22, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is The Latest 'Crunkstar' Coming Out of Memphis". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Gangsta Boo proudly gives fellow Memphis emcee GloRilla her blessing". REVOLT.
  12. ^ "Cardi B Joins Glorilla on New Song "Tomorrow 2"". Pitchfork. September 23, 2022.
  13. ^ "GloRilla Shares Cardi B-Assisted Song and Video "Tomorrow 2" After Making Big Donation to Former High School". Complex.
  14. ^ Rowley, Glenn (September 21, 2022). "Here's When Cardi B's 'Tomorrow 2' Collab With GloRilla Arrives". Billboard.
  15. ^ "GloRilla announces release date for debut album 'Anyways, Life's Great...'". REVOLT. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Latto shares "FTCU" feat. GloRilla and Gangsta Boo". The FADER.
  17. ^ "GloRilla Joins Moneybagg Yo for New Song and Video "On Wat U On"". Complex.
  18. ^ "GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim; New York venue closed indefinitely". USA Today.
  19. ^ Woods, Aleia (June 21, 2023). "2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". XXL.
  20. ^ Porter, Sierra (November 21, 2022). "GloRilla: November's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". Billboard.
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  22. ^ "Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city's hip-hop renaissance". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  23. ^ Aniftos, Rania (September 23, 2022). "Rapper GloRilla Returns to High School to Donate $25,000". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  24. ^ "GloRilla Donates $25K To Former High School In Memphis". TMZ. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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  30. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart: Week of July 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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  42. ^ Breihan, Tom (November 9, 2022). "GloRilla Releases New Single "Nut Quick": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  43. ^ Heching, Dan (November 20, 2022). "See who won at the American Music Awards". CNN.
  44. ^ "The Nominees For 'BET Awards' 2023 Are Here!". BET. June 8, 2023.
  45. ^ "BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: The Complete Winners List". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
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  48. ^ Fields, Taylor (January 11, 2023). "2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Nominees". iHeart.
  49. ^ Grein, Paul (November 5, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Winner of 2023 MTV EMA Awards, the Show That Didn't Go On (Full List)". Billboard.
  50. ^ Grein, Paul (August 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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