GloRilla

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" (featuring Cardi B), reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

GloRilla
GloRilla in 2022
GloRilla in 2022
Background information
Birth nameGloria Hallelujah Woods
Also known asBig Glo
Born (1999-07-28) July 28, 1999
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
Labels

Early life

Gloria was born July 28, 1999, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.[2] She was home schooled until 5th grade. She started rapping when she was 16.[3] She graduated from Martin Luther King College Prep.

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.

Career

Woods released her mixtape album 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 2022, with the announcement that a remix with Saweetie would follow. The song led Woods to be nominated for two awards at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards,[6][7] where she also performed in October 2022.[8]

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."[9][10]

In July 2022, Woods 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 2022, Woods released the song "Tomorrow 2" featuring Cardi B.[11][12][13]

In November 2022, GloRilla dropped her EP Anyways, Life's Great...[14]

GloRilla was featured along with rapper Gangsta Boo on Latto's single "FTCU" ("Fuck the Club Up") in early December 2022.[15]

In January 2023, she and labelmate Moneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".[16]

In February 2023, 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. [17]

Artistry

GloRilla describes her music as "crunk and dominant".[18] Woods was inspired by Chief Keef.[19]

Philanthropy

In September 2022, Woods returned to her high school Martin Luther King College Prep in Memphis, Tennessee to donate $25,000.[20][21]

Discography

EPs
List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[22]		 US
R&B
/HH
[23]		 US
Rap
[24]
Anyways, Life's Great...
  • Released: November 11, 2022[25]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 1154

Mixtapes
List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Most Likely Up Next
  • Released: June 24, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
P Status
  • Released: May 23, 2020
  • 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
[26]		 US
R&B
/HH
[27]		 US
Rap
[28]
Gangsta Art
(with CMG the Label)
  • Released: July 15, 2022[29]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 1163

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[30]		 US
R&B
/HH
[31]		 CAN
[32]		 NZ
Hot
[33]		 WW
[34]
"Don't Kno (Remix)" 2022 ————— Non-album single
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
(with Hitkidd)		 4211——— Anyways, Life's Great...
"Tomorrow"
(solo or featuring Cardi B)		 93782239
"Blessed" —37———
"Nut Quick"[37] —[upper-alpha 1]————
"On Wat U On"
(with Moneybagg Yo)		 2023 5621——— TBA
"Internet Trolls" —[upper-alpha 2]————
"Ex's" (Phatnall Remix)
(with Lil Durk)		 —40——— Anyways, Life's Great...
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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

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 [40]
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Best New Hip Hop Artist Won [41]
Best Song of the Year "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rap Performance Nominated [42]
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2023 Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated [43]
Best New Hip-Hop Artist Herself Won

Notes
  1. "Nut Quick" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[38]
  2. "Internet Trolls" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[39]

References
  1. "GloRilla Reveals Her Real Name, Fans React". VIBE. October 10, 2022.
  2. 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. 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. "Hip Hop Awards 2022: Who is GloRilla? Get to Know the Burgeoning Rapper Repping Memphis". BET.
  7. "Nominations and Winners: The Complete List | BET Hip Hop Awards 2022". www.bet.com.
  8. "Performances: The Complete List of Performers | BET Hip Hop Awards". www.bet.com.
  9. Davis, Ahmad (July 22, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is The Latest 'Crunkstar' Coming Out of Memphis". Billboard.
  10. "Gangsta Boo proudly gives fellow Memphis emcee GloRilla her blessing". REVOLT.
  11. "Cardi B Joins Glorilla on New Song "Tomorrow 2"". Pitchfork. September 23, 2022.
  12. "GloRilla Shares Cardi B-Assisted Song and Video "Tomorrow 2" After Making Big Donation to Former High School". Complex.
  13. Rowley, Glenn (September 21, 2022). "Here's When Cardi B's 'Tomorrow 2' Collab With GloRilla Arrives". Billboard.
  14. "GloRilla announces release date for debut album 'Anyways, Life's Great...'". REVOLT. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  15. "Latto shares "FTCU" feat. GloRilla and Gangsta Boo". The FADER.
  16. "GloRilla Joins Moneybagg Yo for New Song and Video "On Wat U On"". Complex.
  17. "GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim; New York venue closed indefinitely". USA Today.
  18. Porter, Sierra (November 21, 2022). "GloRilla: November's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". Billboard.
  19. "Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city's hip-hop renaissance". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  20. Aniftos, Rania (September 23, 2022). "Rapper GloRilla Returns to High School to Donate $25,000". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  21. "GloRilla Donates $25K To Former High School In Memphis". TMZ. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  22. "Billboard 200: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  23. "Peaks on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  24. "Peaks on the Rap Albums chart: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  25. "Anyways, Life's Great... by GloRilla on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  26. @billboardcharts (July 25, 2022). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2)..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 26, 2022 – via Twitter.
  27. "Peaks on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart: Week of July 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  28. "Peaks on the Rap Albums chart: Week of July 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  29. "Yo Gotti and CMG The Label paints some 'Gangsta Art' on new album". Revolt.
  30. Peaks on the Hot 100:
  31. Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs:
  32. "Cardi B Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  33. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  34. "Cardi B Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  35. "American certifications – GloRilla". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  36. "Canadian certifications – GloRilla". Music Canada. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  37. Breihan, Tom (November 9, 2022). "GloRilla Releases New Single "Nut Quick": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  38. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  39. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  40. Heching, Dan (November 20, 2022). "See who won at the American Music Awards". CNN.
  41. "BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: The Complete Winners List". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  42. Atkinson, Katie (November 15, 2022). "2023 Grammy Nominations: The Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  43. Fields, Taylor (January 11, 2023). "2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Nominees". iHeart.
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