All about GloRilla: the rapper's age, real name, siblings, parents, net worth
GloRilla is a rapper, songwriter and social media sensation from the United States. She rose to fame for her 2022 single F.N.F. (Let's Go), which was a TikTok viral hit. The singer has since become a household name in the crunk scene, collaborating with big names such as Cardi B.
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GloRilla is an award-winning rapper and singer. In 2022, she received six BET Awards nominations, second to Drake’s seven. It was unexpected, considering she had only been on the scene for a few months. Basking in the honour, she confessed that she would like to collaborate with Drake on a song in the future.
Profile summary
| Full name | Gloria Hallelujah Woods |
| Stage name | GloRilla |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 28 July 1999 |
| Age | 25 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Current residence | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Marital status | Single |
| Siblings | 9 |
| Profession | Singer, rapper, social media personality |
| @GloRilla | |
| GloRilla's Instagram | @glorillapimp |
| YouTube | @theofficialGloRilla |
| X | @GloTheofficial |
| TikTok | @glorilla03 |
Who is GloRilla?
GloRilla is a famous rapper. She first became known for her 2022 single F.N.F. (Let's Go) with Hitkidd. The jam peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. GloRilla's real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods.
What is GloRilla's age?
The rapper is 25 years old as of 2024. She was born on 28 July 1999, and her Zodiac sign is Leo.
Where is GloRilla from?
The rapper was born in Frayser, a neighbourhood in North Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee, to date. Her nationality is American, and her ethnicity is African-American.
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Educational background
The famous rapper was homeschooled for a few years before joining Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School.
Family background
The famous rapper is the eighth of ten children born to her parents. Although details of GloRilla's parents and her siblings are scarce online, it is apparent that her parents are supportive of her career. GloRilla's dad accompanied her to the BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony in October 2023 and beamed with pride.
GloRilla’s mom raised her children in the Christian church. The rapper revealed that growing up, her mother would only let GloRilla's siblings listen to gospel music only. The rule applied to her as well.
GloRilla stopped going to church when she was in high school. Her mother still hopes she will become a gospel rapper someday.
In March 2024, GloRilla met Joe Biden and shared a post about it on her Instagram. Her mom shared how proud she was of her daughter. According to Rap-Up, the message GloRilla received from her mother read:
Your gift is making room for you and putting yourself in the presence of kings, or in your day, presidents! Girl, you’ve definitely given me bragging rights!
Career
The famous American rapper started singing in church as a child and would get many choir solos. As fate would have it, she lost her voice, forcing her to switch to rapping when she was 16.
She did not enter the spotlight until her crunk single F.N.F. (Let's Go) went viral on TikTok. Within weeks of its April 2022 release, the song had inspired the viral FNF challenge.
The song earned her a BET Hip Hop Award nomination for Best Song of the Year. Although the song did not bag the award, GloRilla was crowned the Best New Hip Hop Artist. GloRilla signed with rapper Yo Gotti’s label, CMG Records, in July 2022.
The young rapper is making her mark in the rap scene. She has collaborated with influential rappers like Moneybagg Yo and Cardi B. She has also performed in concerts across the United States of America, headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in early 2023.
Her music is available on her eponymous YouTube Channel. Her goal is to be listed among the most respected rappers globally. She has sometimes had to remind herself to slow down at work.
Last year, when I was first working on my album, I was just trying to make everything big, and I had to catch myself. I wanted to start reaching out to like, international artists, and make big-sounding songs, and the Memphis type of beats is what people like to hear from me.
Her latest album, Glorious, was released on 11 October 2024. Queen of Memphis, I Luv Her, Let Her Cook, Step, I Ain't Going, Rain Down on Me, Don't Deserve, Hollon, Procedure, and TGIF are among the tracks on her new album release.
What is GloRilla's net worth?
The famous rapper is worth $2 million. She earns a living from music royalties and tour concerts. Besides releasing solo tracks, she has also been featured on tracks by such artists as G Herbo, Latto, Ciara, Duke Deuce, and Hitkidd.
Is GloRilla single?
The rapper appears to be single as of October 2024. She has largely kept her dating life out of the public eye in recent months.
While speaking on The Cruz Show, she opened up about her experience with romantic relationships, stating:
I have never had a faithful boyfriend. I always got cheated on.
Who is GloRilla's ex?
Not much is known about GloRilla's relationships. Even so, it is known that she once dated #Dabesonearth, a man she has mentioned severally in past interviews. She claimed her ex traumatised her.
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Who are GloRilla's kids?
The rapper does not have biological kids yet. In January 2023, a photo of her in a black dress surfaced online, seemingly cradling a baby bump. Naturally, the picture caused fans to believe the famous rapper was pregnant.
GloRilla clarified that the photo was from 2019 and that she was only joking when she posted it. She revealed that she was once pregnant but had a termination. GloRilla insisted that nobody had ever known she was pregnant before she procured the termination.
Relationship between GloRilla and Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard and GloRilla met in February 2024 during NBA All-Star Weekend and took a picture together. Afterwards, the rapper let her feelings towards him be known with a couple of since-deleted tweets.
During the Milwaukee Bucks’ Media Day on 30 September 2024, Damian Lillard was caught off guard when asked about GloRilla shooting her shot with him. He said:
I’m weak. That is hilarious. Nah, I keep my personal life personal, you know? And I let it be that. I respect her as an artist. We know each other, she’s an artist, I’m an artist. But as far as anything else, it ain’t nothing going on. That’s what I can tell you.
What happened to GloRilla?
In February 2023, a stampede at a GloRilla concert held at the Main Street Armory, New York, claimed three lives and left seven people seriously injured.
The incident happened after audience members thought they heard gunshots and began leaving the venue. In April 2024, the rapper was arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia.
GloRilla's height and weight
The rapper's height is 5 ft 4 in or 162 cm, and she weighs about 115 lb or 52 kg. Shehas black hair and dark brown eyes.
Trivia
- Following her success, she returned to her alma mater to donate $25,000 in September 2022.
- She is fond of dogs.
- She enjoys travelling as often as she can.
- GloRilla's teeth were done by Dr. Quodarrius Toney, a Memphis, TN-based cosmetic dentist. Her teeth were yellow and rotting before Dr. Toney restored her smile and confidence.
- She is friends with Megan Thee Stallion.
Rapper GloRilla gained fame for her 2022 single F.N.F. (Let's Go). She went on to have further success because of her music and is now a household name in the American hip-hop sector.
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