GloRilla has become one of the most exciting names in hip-hop today. Since breaking out with her hit “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” the Memphis rapper has built a fast-growing fan base with her confident voice, street-smart lyrics, and magnetic personality. But beyond the music, there’s more to know about the woman behind the mic. Here are four surprising facts about GloRilla you may not have heard before.
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She Grew Up in a Big Family
Born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, GloRilla grew up in a devout, churchgoing family in North Memphis. She was one of ten siblings and started her musical journey singing in the church choir – in fact, her parents even forbade her from listening to rap as a child. The rapper’s bold moniker was actually a cousin’s idea as she launched her career. She initially went by “Big Glo” but a cousin suggested “GloRilla” as a more unique and fitting name?
Sudden Breakout
GloRilla’s rise exploded in 2022 with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” a collaboration with Memphis beatmaker Hitkidd. The track went viral – it surged to No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and eventually sold over a million copies, effectively turning the then-23-year-old “choir girl” into a breakout rap star overnight.
Signed to CMG and teaming with Cardi
In mid-2022 GloRilla made history by becoming the first female artist signed to Yo Gotti’s CMG (Collective Music Group) label. With Gotti’s backing she kept delivering hits. Later in 2022 she joined forces with Cardi B on “Tomorrow 2,” which debuted at #1 on Apple Music and climbed to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Endorsement from Beyoncé
GloRilla’s talents have been noted by industry biggest stars, including none other than Beyoncé. Queen Bey publicly named GloRilla one of her favorite young artists. Meanwhile, the rapper’s work continued to gain traction. Her single “F.N.FL (Let’s Go)” was a commercial hit and earned a 2023 Grammy nomination (Best Rap Performance).
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