GloRilla
Gloria Hallelujah Woods
GloRilla is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2019.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- July 28, 1999
- Years active
- 2019–present
Early life
Born Gloria Hallelujah Woods and raised in the Frayser area of Memphis, Tennessee, GloRilla grew up the seventh of ten children in a deeply religious household, singing in her church choir before turning to rap. She honed a raspy, high-energy delivery rooted in the raw crunk tradition of her hometown, releasing local singles for years before her breakthrough.
Career
Her 2022 single "F.N.F. (Let's Go)," produced by Hitkidd, became a viral anthem of female empowerment and earned a Grammy nomination. Signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label in partnership with Interscope, she followed with the platinum "Tomorrow 2" alongside Cardi B, the EP "Anyways, Life's Great...," and the acclaimed 2024 debut album "Glorious," which spawned the hit "Yeah Glo!"
Major achievements
She earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance with her very first single, scored multiple platinum records, and won BET and BET Hip Hop Awards. Her debut album "Glorious" debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200, a rare feat for a Memphis newcomer.
Legacy
GloRilla revived the rowdy, communal energy of Memphis crunk for a new generation, becoming one of the most prominent women in Southern rap and an emblem of the city's enduring influence on hip-hop.
References
Frequently asked questions about GloRilla
- What is GloRilla known for?
- GloRilla is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2019. GloRilla is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is GloRilla from?
- GloRilla is from Memphis, Tennessee.
- When was GloRilla born?
- GloRilla was born on July 28, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee.
- What kind of music does GloRilla make?
- GloRilla's music spans Hip-hop, Trap, and Crunk.
- Is GloRilla still active?
- Yes — GloRilla has been active since 2019 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has GloRilla been associated with?
- GloRilla has been associated with CMG and Interscope.
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