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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
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websitewww.glorillaofficial.com

Gloria Hallelujah Woods[1] (born July 28, 1999), known professionally as GloRilla, is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. She first became known for her 2022 single "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" (with Hitkidd), which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Its success led her to sign with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group, in July of that year.

Her follow-up single, "Tomorrow", spawned a remixed sequel with American rapper Cardi B, which became her first top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Both songs, along with the gold-certified single "Blessed", preceded the release of her debut extended play (EP), Anyways, Life's Great in November, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 11. She won Best New Hip-Hop Artist at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, and won in a similar category at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Her 2024 singles, "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion), both peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded her debut commercial mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang (2024), which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200. Her third top-40 single of that year, "TGIF", preceded her debut studio album Glorious (2024), which peaked at number five.

Early life

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Woods was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee. [2] She was homeschooled until fifth 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][5] She is the eighth out of 10 children.[6]

Career

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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][16] She was featured along with rapper Gangsta Boo on the Latto single "FTCU".[17]

In January 2023, she and labelmate Moneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".[18] 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.[19] In June, she was selected as 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.[20] In April 2024, GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges.[21]

In 2024, GloRilla released the top-40 songs "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion) as singles from her second mixtape and first to be released commercially, Ehhthang Ehhthang, which was released on April 5.[22] She was also featured on "Sticky", track 8 of Tyler the Creator's new album CHROMAKOPIA, which was released on October 28th.

Artistry

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Woods describes her music as "crunk and dominant".[23] She is known for her "deep and textured drawl".[24] Woods was inspired by Chief Keef.[25]

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.[26][27]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[28] 		US
R&B
/HH
[29] 		US
Rap
[30]
Glorious 5 2 2

Compilation albums

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List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[28] 		US
R&B
/HH
[29] 		US
Rap
[30]
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
 — — —
"—" 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 and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[28] 		US
R&B
/HH
[34] 		US
Rap
[35]
Most Likely Up Next
  • Released: June 24, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Ehhthang Ehhthang
  • Released: April 5, 2024
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 18 4 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[28] 		US
R&B
/HH
[34] 		US
Rap
[35]
P Status
  • Released: May 23, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Anyways, Life's Great
  • Released: November 11, 2022
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 11 5 4
"—" 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, showing year released, certifications and originating album
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[36] 		US
R&B
/HH
[37] 		CAN
[38] 		NZ
Hot
[39] 		WW
[40]
"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 also featuring Latto and JT) 		42 11 — — — Anyways, Life's Great
"Big Shit" — — — — — Non-album single
"Tomorrow"
(solo or featuring Cardi B) 		9 3 78 22 39 Anyways, Life's Great
"Blessed" —[A] 37 — — —
"Nut Quick"[44] —[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 singles
"Wrong One"
(with Gloss Up and Slimeroni, featuring K. Carbon, Aleza, and Tay Keith) 		— — — — —
"Yeah Glo!" 2024 28 7 88 7 159 Ehhthang Ehhthang
"Wanna Be"
(with Megan Thee Stallion or remix also with Cardi B) 		11 5 80 25 38
"TGIF" 22 4 — 24 104 Glorious
"Hollon" 48 21 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[43] 		US
R&B
/HH
[37]
"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)"
(Ciara featuring Summer Walker and GloRilla) 		2022 — — Non-album singles
"FTCU"
(Latto featuring GloRilla and Gangsta Boo) 		— —
"Leave the Club"
(Don Toliver featuring GloRilla and Lil Durk) 		2023 5 43 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 singles
"In the Truck"
(FendiDa Rappa featuring GloRilla) 		— —
"Embarrassing"
(YTB Fatt featuring GloRilla) 		— —
"Finesse"
(BossMan Dlow featuring GloRilla) 		2024 1 37
"Get in There"
(Real Boston Richey featuring GloRilla) 		— —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[36] 		US
R&B
/HH
[37] 		NZ
Hot
[45] 		WW
[40]
"Procedure"
(featuring Latto) 		2024 —[D] 41 — — Glorious
"Whatchu Kno About Me"
(featuring Sexyy Red) 		29 5 15 117
"Stop Playing" —[E] — — —
"Don't Deserve"
(featuring Muni Long) 		—[F] — — —
"How I Look"
(featuring Megan Thee Stallion) 		90 33 — —
"Step"
(featuring BossMan Dlow) 		—[G] — — —
"Let Her Cook" —[H] 48 — —
"I Luv Her"
(featuring T-Pain) 		70 19 9 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other 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
"Leave My Baby Tonight" Muni Long Revenge
"Sticky" Tyler, the Creator, Sexyy Red, Lil Wayne Chromakopia

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 [46]
BET Awards 2023 Album of the Year Anyways, Life's Great Nominated [47]
Video of the Year "Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated
Best New Artist Herself Nominated
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Nominated
2024 Nominated [48]
BET Her Award "Yeah Glo!" Nominated
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist Herself Won [49]
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
2024 Hip Hop Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [51]
Hip Hop Album of the Year Ehhthang Ehhthang Nominated
Song of the Year "Yeah Glo!" Nominated
Impact Track Nominated
Best Collaboration "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion) Nominated
Hustler of the Year Herself Nominated
Best Live Performer Nominated
Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rap Performance "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" Nominated [52]
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2023 Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated [53]
Best New Hip-Hop Artist Herself Won
MTV Europe Music Awards 2023 Best Push Nominated [54]
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Best New Artist Nominated [55]
Best Hip Hop "Tomorrow 2" (with Cardi B) Nominated
2024 "Yeah Glo!" Nominated [56]
MTV Push Performance of the Year "Lick or Sum" Nominated
Best Collaboration "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion) Nominated
Song of Summer Nominated [57]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Blessed" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[43]
  2. ^ "Nut Quick" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[43]
  3. ^ "Internet Trolls" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[43]
  4. ^ "Procedure" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[43]
  5. ^ "Stop Playing" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[43]
  6. ^ "Don't Deserve" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[43]
  7. ^ "Step" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[43]
  8. ^ "Let Her Cook" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[43]

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