GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee. She’s a rising American rapper who made waves in the music scene with her 2022 hit song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” a collaboration with Hitkidd.
This track earned her a well-deserved nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Another one of her singles, “Tomorrow 2” in partnership with Cardi B, even secured a spot in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Notably, her single “Blessed” from her EP titled “Anyways, Life’s Great” received gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2023, she joined forces with Moneybagg Yo for the track “On Wat U On.”
Early Life
Gloria’s journey began in Memphis on July 28, 1999. She spent her early years being homeschooled until the 5th grade. Later, she graduated from Martin Luther King College Prep High School. Her passion for music ignited at the age of 16 when she delved into the world of rap. Interestingly, Gloria initially aspired to be a singer due to her involvement in her church’s choir. However, after facing challenges with her vocal cords, she shifted her focus to rap. It’s worth mentioning that her stage name “GloRilla” was ingeniously suggested by her cousin. She’s the eighth child out of ten on her mother’s side.
Career
GloRilla embarked on her music career with the release of her mixtape “Most Likely Up Next” in 2019, followed by her EP “P Status” in 2020.
Her breakthrough came in April 2022 with the release of the viral sensation “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” a collaboration with producer Hitkidd. This track took TikTok by storm, spawning the popular #FNFChallenge. In September, a remix of the song featuring Latto and JT was unveiled, with the promise of a remix featuring Saweetie in the pipeline. Her success with “F.N.F.” led to her nomination for two awards at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, where she also graced the stage with a captivating performance in October.
June 2022 saw the release of the track “Just Say That” in collaboration with Duke Deuce. In July, she inked a deal with Yo Gotti’s record label, Collective Music Group, further solidifying her presence in the music industry. Notably, in September, she dropped “Tomorrow 2,” a track featuring Cardi B. She followed this up with the release of her EP, “Anyways, Life’s Great,” in November. Additionally, GloRilla made an appearance alongside rapper Gangsta Boo on Latto’s single “FTCU” (“F**k the Club Up”) in early December.
The beginning of 2023 witnessed a collaboration with labelmate Moneybagg Yo on the single “On Wat U On.” However, tragedy struck in February when a stampede occurred at a concert held at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York. The unfortunate incident resulted in three fatalities and injuries to seven people. The stampede was triggered by a false alarm of gunshots as the audience was leaving the venue. Nevertheless, in June, GloRilla’s career continued to ascend as she earned a spot in the 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.
