Glorilla
GloRilla, the Grammy-nominated rapper, was arrested after police investigating a burglary at her Atlanta home found marijuana and controlled substances. The artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, turned herself in and was released on bond. While she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game, three intruders attempted to rob her residence. A family member […]
Adidas has launched a new campaign for its iconic Superstar II sneaker, enlisting cultural powerhouses like Missy Elliott, GloRilla, JENNIE, and Teezo Touchdown, with narration by Samuel L. Jackson. The campaign, split into chapters titled “Pyramids” and “Clocks,” draws parallels between enduring cultural monuments and the timeless appeal of the Superstar sneaker. Jackson’s dramatic voiceover […]
BET announces “BET Awards” 2025 nominees, with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations with ten, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tying with six nominations, Metro Boomin earning five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd tying with four nominations each. This year’s “BET Awards” 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed […]
This week’s highlights in Black excellence include civil rights attorney Fred Gray being honored with a statue in Montgomery, Alabama. In Memphis, rapper GloRilla announced her first hometown concert, the “Glo Bash,” for July. Former NBA player Nate Robinson celebrated a lifesaving kidney donation from a fan who saw a PSA at a football game. […]
Coachella 2025’s opening weekend was a powerful celebration of Black artistry and musical excellence. Headliner Travis Scott delivered a high-energy set backed by Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South. Megan Thee Stallion electrified the stage with surprise appearances from Ciara, Victoria Monét, and Queen Latifah. DJ Mustard […]
As she gears up for her second Coachella performance, GloRilla opened up to BET.com about her stage evolution, healthy habits, and friendship with Rihanna. The Memphis rapper will take the Sahara Stage on April 11, backed by a spicy collaboration with Buldak and a weekend full of fan activations. Glo’s Coachella performance promises to show […]
GloRilla, a rising star in hip-hop, has faced significant self-doubt and pressure since her breakout hits “Tomorrow” and “F.N.F. (Let’s Go).” Despite early success, criticism made her pause and reevaluate her career, leading her to temporarily lose confidence. However, GloRilla used this as motivation to push forward, ultimately releasing her debut album, Glorious. The album, […]
The 19th annual “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024. Fat Joe, the Grammy Award-nominated artist, actor, author, and media personality, returns as co-executive producer and host. Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s nominations with an outstanding twelve nods. Megan’s nominations include ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Album of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of […]
Megan Thee Stallion is gushing over her friendship with Cardi B and GloRilla. The rap superstar recently sat down with Billboard, where the subject of Cardi and Glo came up. The trio famously united onstage at Madison Square Garden, which was a moment Meg cherishes. “It was a little East Coast-Southern sandwich we had going on. I was very […]
On September 1, 2024, rapper GloRilla was honored with a key to her hometown, Memphis, during the city’s 901 Day celebration, which recognizes the 901 area code. The event was attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, rapper Kia Shine, and other community members. GloRilla expressed her gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging her deep connection to the […]
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