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GloRilla
GloRilla in 2023
GloRilla in 2023
Background information
Birth nameGloria Hallelujah Woods
Born(1999-07-28)July 28, 1999(age 25)
Memphis, Tennessee,U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websitewww.glorillaofficial.com

Gloria Hallelujah Woods[1](born July 28, 1999), known professionally asGloRilla,is an American rapper fromMemphis, Tennessee.She first became known for her 2022 single "F.N.F. (Let's Go)"(withHitkidd), which peaked within the top 50 of theBillboardHot 100and led her to sign with fellow Memphis rapper,Yo Gotti's record label,Collective Music Group,an imprint ofInterscope Recordsin July of that year. Released that same month, her follow-up single, "Tomorrow"spawned aremixed sequel(withCardi B) that peaked within the top ten of theBillboardHot 100and receiveddouble platinumcertification by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA). Both songs, along with thegold-certified single "Blessed",preceded the release of her debut extended play (EP),Anyways, Life's Greatin November, which entered theBillboard200at number 11.

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

Early life

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Woods was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee.[3]She was homeschooled until fifth grade, and later graduated fromMartin 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

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Woods released her mixtapeMost Likely Up Nextin 2019 and her EPP Statusin 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 onTikTok.[5]A remix of the song featuringLattoandJTwas released in September, with the announcement that a remix withSaweetiewould follow. The song led her to be nominated for two awards at the2022 BET Hip Hop Awards,[8][9]where she also performed in October.[10]

In June 2022, Woods andDuke Deucereleased the song "Just Say That."[11][12]In July, she signed with fellow Memphis rapperYo Gotti's record labelCollective Music Group.[3]She was featured on the compilation albumGangsta Art.In September, she released the song "Tomorrow 2"featuringCardi B.[13][14][15]In November, she dropped her EPAnyways, Life's Great.[16]She was featured along with rapperGangsta Booon the Latto single "FTCU".[17]

In January 2023, she and labelmateMoneybagg Yocollaborated on the single "On Wat U On".[18]In February, a stampede at a concert at theMain Street ArmoryinRochester, New Yorkresulted 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 2023XXL Freshmen Class.[20] In April 2024, GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges.[21]

Artistry

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

Philanthropy

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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

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Woods claims to be the cousin of fellow rappersCardi B[27]andLil Uzi Vert.[28]

Discography

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EPs

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List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[29] 		US
R&B
/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

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[29] 		US
R&B
/HH
[30] 		US
Rap
[31]
Most Likely Up Next
  • Released: June 24, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Ehhthang Ehhthang
  • Released: April 5, 2024[2]
  • 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

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List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[33] 		US
R&B
/HH
[34] 		US
Rap
[35]
Gangsta Art
(withCMG the Label)
  • Released: July 15, 2022[36]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11 6 3
Gangsta Art 2
(with CMG the Label)
  • 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

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[38] 		US
R&B
/HH
[39] 		CAN
[40] 		NZ
Hot
[41] 		WW
[42]
"Afford Me"
(featuring JaTavia Akiaa) 		2019 — — — — — Non-album singles
"Outside"
(featuring Niki Pooh) 		2021 — — — — —
"Don't Kno (Remix)" 2022 — — — — —
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)"
(with Hitkidd or remix featuringLattoandJT) 		42 11 — — — Anyways, Life's Great
"Big Shit" — — — — — Non-album single
"Tomorrow"
(solo or featuringCardi B) 		9 3 78 22 39 Anyways, Life's Great
"Blessed" —[A] 37 — — —
"Nut Quick"[46] —[B] — — — —
"On Wat U On"
(withMoneybagg Yo) 		2023 56 21 — — — Hard to Love
"Internet Trolls" —[C] — — — — Non-album single
"Ex's (Phatnall Remix)"
(withLil Durk) 		— 40 — — — Anyways, Life's Great
"Lick or Sum" — — — — — Non-album singles
"Wrong One"
(with Gloss Up and Slimeroni, featuring K. Carbon, Aleza, andTay Keith) 		— — — — —
"Yeah Glo!" 2024 28 7 88 7 159 Ehhthang Ehhthang
"Wanna Be"
(withMegan Thee Stallionor remix also withCardi B) 		11 5 80 25 38
"TGIF" 28 7 — 24 104 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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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)
"Better Thangs (Remix)"
(CiarafeaturingSummer Walkerand GloRilla) 		2022 Non-album singles
"FTCU"
(Lattofeaturing GloRilla andGangsta Boo)
"Leave the Club"
(Don Toliverfeaturing GloRilla andLil Durk) 		2023 Love Sick
"Outside"
(G Herbofeaturing GloRilla and Mello Buckzz) 		Strictly 4 My Fans 2
"Keep Dat Nigga (Part 2)"
(Icandy featuring GloRilla,Kaliii,andBig Boss Vette) 		Non-album singles
"In the Truck"
(FendiDa Rappa featuring GloRilla)
"Embarrassing"
(YTB Fatt featuring GloRilla)
"Finesse"
(BossMan Dlowfeaturing GloRilla) 		2024
"Get In There"
(Real Boston Richeyfeaturing GloRilla)

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Just Say That" 2022 Duke Deuce Crunkstar
"BOP" 2024 Big Boogie,DJ Drama Redrum Wizard (Gangsta Grillz)
"Accent" Megan Thee Stallion Megan
"Bad Kids" Polo G Hood Poet

Filmography

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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

Tours

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Opening act

Awards and nominations

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Organization Year Award Work Result Ref.
American Music Awards 2022 Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Herself Nominated [47]
BET Awards 2023 Album of the Year Anyways, Life's Great Nominated [48]
Best Collaboration "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
"Tomorrow 2"(withCardi 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 [49]
Best Song of the Year "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
2023 Hip Hop Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [50]
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 [51]
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2023 Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated [52]
Best New Hip-Hop Artist Herself Won
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Push Nominated [53]
MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated [54]
Best Hip Hop "Tomorrow 2"(with Cardi B) Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^"Blessed" did not enter theBillboardHot 100, but peaked at number eight on theBubbling Under Hot 100 Singleschart.[45]
  2. ^"Nut Quick" did not enter theBillboardHot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[45]
  3. ^"Internet Trolls" did not enter theBillboardHot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[45]

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