GloRilla

Gloria Hallelujah Woods^[1] (born July 28, 1999), known professionally as GloRilla, is an American rapper 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 led her to sign with fellow Memphis rapper, Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group, an imprint of Interscope Records in July of that year. Released that same month, her follow-up single, "Tomorrow" spawned a remixed sequel (with Cardi B) that peaked within the top ten of 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.

GloRilla
GloRilla in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Gloria Hallelujah Woods
Born	(1999-07-28) July 28, 1999 (age 25) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop crunk trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2019–present
Labels	Collective Interscope
Website	www.glorillaofficial.com

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).^[2]

Early life

Woods was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee.^[3] 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.^[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

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.^[5] 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,^[8][9] where she also performed in October.^[10]

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."^[11][12] In July, she signed with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label Collective Music Group.^[3] She was featured on the compilation album Gangsta Art. In September, she released the song "Tomorrow 2" featuring Cardi B.^[13][14][15] In November, she dropped her EP Anyways, Life's Great.^[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]

Artistry

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

Philanthropy

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

Woods claims to be the cousin of fellow rappers Cardi B^[27] and Lil Uzi Vert.^[28]

Discography

EPs

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	Released: May 23, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming	—	—	—
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

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

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 (with CMG 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

As lead artist

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 featuring Latto and JT)		42	11	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum[43]	Anyways, Life's Great
"Big Shit"		—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Tomorrow" (solo or featuring Cardi B)		9	3	78	22	39	RIAA: 2× Platinum[43] MC: Gold[44]	Anyways, Life's Great
"Blessed"		—[upper-alpha 1]	37	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold[43]
"Nut Quick"[46]		—[upper-alpha 2]	—	—	—	—
"On Wat U On" (with Moneybagg Yo)	2023	56	21	—	—	—		Hard to Love
"Internet Trolls"		—[upper-alpha 3]	—	—	—	—		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"		28	7	—	24	104		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

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)" (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	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
"Get In There" (Real Boston Richey featuring GloRilla)

Guest appearances

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

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

Opening act

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

Awards and nominations

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" (with Cardi 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

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

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External links

• Official website