GloRilla
GloRilla in 2023
Born	Gloria Hallelujah Woods (1999-07-28)July 28, 1999 (age 26) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names	Big Glo
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2019–present
Works	Discography
Relatives	Lil Uzi Vert (cousin) Cardi B (cousin)
Musical career
Genres	Southern hip-hop crunk trap
Labels	Collective Interscope
Website	glorillaofficial.com
Musical artist
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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)" (with Hitkidd), which peaked within the top 50 of theBillboard Hot 100 and was nominated forBest Rap Performance at the65th Annual Grammy Awards. Its success led her to sign with fellow Memphis rapperYo Gotti's record label,Collective Music Group, in July of that year.

Her follow-up single, "Tomorrow", spawned aremixed sequel (withCardi B) that became her first top-ten hit on theBillboard Hot 100 and receiveddouble platinum certification 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 Great in November, which entered theBillboard 200 at number 11. She won Best New Hip-Hop Artist at the2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, and won in a similar category at the 2023iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Her 2024 singles, "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (withMegan Thee Stallion), both peaked within the top 40 of theBillboard Hot 100 and preceded her debut commercial mixtape,Ehhthang Ehhthang (2024), which peaked at number 18 on theBillboard 200. Her third top 40-single of that year, "TGIF", preceded her debut studio albumGlorious (2024), which peaked at number five.^[2]

Woods was born on July 28, 1999, inMemphis, Tennessee.^[3] She was homeschooled until fifth grade, and later attendedMelrose High School.^[4] 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][6] She is the eighth out of 10 children.^[7] Woods andCardi B are cousins.^[8] Additionally, Woods has stated she is also related toLil Uzi Vert.^[8]

Woods released her mixtapeMost Likely Up Next in 2019 and her EPP 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 onTikTok.^[5] A remix of the song featuringLatto andJT was released in September, with the announcement that a remix withSaweetie would follow. The song led her to be nominated for two awards at the2022 BET Hip Hop Awards,^[9][10] where she also performed in October.^[11]

In June 2022, Woods andDuke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."^[12][13] 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.^[14][15][16] In November, she dropped her EPAnyways, Life's Great.^[17][18] She was featured along with rapperGangsta Boo on the Latto single "FTCU".^[19]

In January 2023, she and labelmateMoneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".^[20] In February, a stampede at a concert at theMain Street Armory inRochester, 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.^[21] In June, she was selected as 2023XXL Freshmen Class.^[22]In April 2024, GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges.^[23]

In 2024, GloRilla released the top-40 songs "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (withMegan Thee Stallion) as singles from her debut commercial mixtape,Ehhthang Ehhthang, which was released on April 5.^[24] She released her debut studio albumGlorious on October 13. It peaked at number five on theBillboard 200, and had highest first-week sales of any album released by a female rapper in 2024.^[25] Its singles—"TGIF", "Hollon", and "Whatchu Kno About Me"— all charted in the top 50 in the US.^[26] She was also featured on "Sticky" byTyler, the Creator, a song from the albumChromakopia which was released on October 28. In support ofGlorious, GloRilla embarked on theGlorious Tour in March 2025, which concluded in July.^[27]

In August 2025, Woods partnered with the fast-food chain Checkers & Rally’s to launch a promotional $4 "Unbeatable Meal Deal", which included limited-edition items such as "Glo’s BBQ Jacked Burger". The collaboration was described as a "full-circle moment", as she had previously worked at a Checkers drive-thru in Memphis before rising to fame.^[28][29]

In November 2024, rapperPlies filed a copyright lawsuit against Glorilla,Megan Thee Stallion, andSoulja Boy. Plies alleged that the 2010 song "Pretty Boy Swag" by Soulja Boy, contained an uncleared sample from his song, "Me & My Goons" released in 2008. Plies did not seek copyright infringement against Soulja Boy at the time. Upon the release of Glorilla's song "Wanna Be" which includes an approved sample of "Pretty Boy Swag", Plies filed a claim for both songs. Soulja Boy denied any wrongdoing and stated that his composition was original.^[30][31] In March 2025, Plies voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit against all parties.^[32]

Woods describes her music as "crunk and dominant".^[33] She is known for her "deep and textured drawl".^[34] Woods was inspired byChief Keef.^[35]

In September 2022, Woods donated $25,000 to her high school, Martin Luther King College Prep, in Memphis, Tennessee.^[36][37] In December 2024, Woods donated $25,000 to her alma mater,Melrose High School in Memphis, which went to the creation of a media center named after her.^[38]

In October 2024, Woods endorsed thepresidential campaign of Kamala Harris.^[39] On November 1, 2024, Woods performed at one of her rallies inMilwaukee.^[40]

In July 2025, Woods's home was burglarized by several unknown masked intruders.^[41] After arriving to the scene, law enforcement officers did not locate theburglars but charged Woods with possession ofmarijuana found in a bedroom closet.^[42] She was briefly arrested but got released on a $22,260 bond.^[43]

Studio albums

• Glorious (2024)

Headlining

• Glorious Tour (2025)

Opening act

• Lil Baby – It's Only Us Tour (2023)
• Megan Thee Stallion –Hot Girl Summer Tour (2024)

• Official website

• 1999 births
• 21st-century American women rappers
• 21st-century American rappers
• 21st-century African-American women rappers
• 21st-century African-American rappers
• Almánzar family
• Living people
• Rappers from Memphis, Tennessee
• Southern hip-hop musicians
• American trap musicians
• African-American crunk musicians
• Interscope Records artists
• African-American women songwriters

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