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GloRilla
Birth nameGloria Woods[1]
Also known asBig Glo
BornMemphis, Tennessee, U.S
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels
Spinoff ofYo Gotti

Gloria Hallelujah Woods, 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 is 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. She has also collaborated with rappers Latto and JT of City Girls.

Early life

Woods was born in the Frayser neighborhood 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.

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". She is number 8 of 10 children on her mother's side.

Career

GloRilla and American rapper Cardi B having a conversation during a September 2022 Instagram live.

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,[5][6] where she also performed in October 2022.[7]

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."[8][9]

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.[10][11][12]

Artistry

GloRilla describes her music as "crunk and dominant".[13]

Philanthropy

In September 2022, Woods returned to her high school Martin Luther King College Prep in Memphis, Tennessee to donate $25,000.[14][15]

Discography

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[16]
Anyways, Life's Great...
  • Released: November 11, 2022[17]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11

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
[18]
Gangsta Art
(with CMG the Label)
  • Released: July 15, 2022[19]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B
/HH
[21] 		CAN
[22] 		NZ
Hot
[23] 		WW
[24]
"Don't Kno (Remix)" 2022 — — — — — Non-album singles
"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" — 37 — — —
"Nut Quick"[26] —[A] — — — —
"—" 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

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Award Work Result Ref.
2022 American Music Awards Favorite Female Hip-hop Artist Herself Nominated [28]
2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Best New Hip Hop Artist Won [29]
Best Song of the Year "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
2023 Grammy Awards Best Rap Performance Pending [30]

Notes

  1. ^ "Nut Quick" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[27]

| Glorilla Net Worth

References

  1. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (October 9, 2022). "Glorilla Reveals Her Real Name is Gloria". XXL. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Interview: Glo Rilla Is Here to Stay". BET. September 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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. ^ "Hip Hop Awards 2022: Who is GloRilla? Get to Know the Burgeoning Rapper Repping Memphis". BET. [dead link]
  6. ^ "Nominations and Winners: The Complete List | BET Hip Hop Awards 2022". www.bet.com. [dead link]
  7. ^ "Performances: The Complete List of Performers | BET Hip Hop Awards". www.bet.com. [dead link]
  8. ^ Davis, Ahmad (July 22, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is The Latest 'Crunkstar' Coming Out of Memphis". Billboard.
  9. ^ "Gangsta Boo proudly gives fellow Memphis emcee GloRilla her blessing". REVOLT.
  10. ^ "Cardi B Joins Glorilla on New Song "Tomorrow 2"". Pitchfork. September 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "GloRilla Shares Cardi B-Assisted Song and Video "Tomorrow 2" After Making Big Donation to Former High School". Complex.
  12. ^ Rowley, Glenn (September 21, 2022). "Here's When Cardi B's 'Tomorrow 2' Collab With GloRilla Arrives". Billboard.
  13. ^ Porter, Sierra (November 21, 2022). "GloRilla: November's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". Billboard.
  14. ^ Aniftos, Rania (2022-09-23). "Rapper GloRilla Returns to High School to Donate $25,000". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  15. ^ "GloRilla Donates $25K To Former High School In Memphis". TMZ. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  16. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "Anyways, Life's Great... by GloRilla on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  18. ^ @billboardcharts (July 25, 2022). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2)..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 26, 2022 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ "Yo Gotti and CMG The Label paints some 'Gangsta Art' on new album". Revolt.
  20. ^ Peaks on the Hot 100:
  21. ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs:
  22. ^ "Cardi B Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  23. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  24. ^ "Cardi B Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  25. ^ "American certifications – GloRilla". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  26. ^ Breihan, Tom (November 9, 2022). "GloRilla Releases New Single "Nut Quick": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  27. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of November 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  28. ^ Heching, Dan (November 20, 2022). "See who won at the American Music Awards". CNN.
  29. ^ "BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: The Complete Winners List". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
  30. ^ Atkinson, Katie (November 15, 2022). "2023 Grammy Nominations: The Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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