History of GloRilla in Timeline

GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, is a prominent American rapper hailing from Memphis, Tennessee. She gained widespread recognition in 2022 with her hit single "F.N.F. ," which achieved significant chart success, reaching the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. This breakout track also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Capitalizing on her rising fame, GloRilla signed with Collective Music Group (CMG), the record label owned by fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti, in July 2022.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 28, 1999: Gloria Woods' Birth

On July 28, 1999, Gloria Hallelujah Woods, who would later be known as GloRilla, was born in Memphis, Tennessee.

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2008: "Me & My Goons" Release

In 2008, Plies released the song "Me & My Goons", which he later claimed was sampled without clearance in Soulja Boy's "Pretty Boy Swag".

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2010: "Pretty Boy Swag" Release

In 2010, Soulja Boy released the song "Pretty Boy Swag", which later became a subject of a copyright lawsuit.

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2019: Release of Most Likely Up Next Mixtape

In 2019, Woods released her mixtape Most Likely Up Next.

2020: Release of P Status EP

In 2020, Woods released her EP P Status.

April 2022: Release of "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" and Increased Fame

In April 2022, Woods achieved increased fame and popularity with the release of "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" with producer Hitkidd. The song went viral, leading to a #FNFChallenge on TikTok.

June 2022: Release of "Just Say That"

In June 2022, Woods and Duke Deuce released the song "Just Say That."

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September 2022: Donation to Martin Luther King College Prep

In September 2022, Woods donated $25,000 to her high school, Martin Luther King College Prep, in Memphis, Tennessee.

2022: Breakthrough with "F.N.F. (Let's Go)"

In 2022, GloRilla gained prominence with her single "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" featuring Hitkidd. The song reached the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination. In 2022, the success of "F.N.F." led her to sign with Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group.

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2022: Success of "Tomorrow" and BET Hip Hop Award

In 2022, GloRilla's single "Tomorrow" was remixed with Cardi B and became a top-ten hit. It received double platinum certification. Also in 2022, she won Best New Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

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January 2023: Collaboration on "On Wat U On"

In January 2023, GloRilla and labelmate Moneybagg Yo collaborated on the single "On Wat U On".

2023: iHeartRadio Music Award

In 2023, GloRilla won in a similar category at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

April 2024: Arrested on DUI charges

In April 2024, GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges.

October 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris

In October 2024, Woods endorsed the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris.

November 1, 2024: Performance at Kamala Harris Rally

On November 1, 2024, Woods performed at one of Kamala Harris' rallies in Milwaukee.

November 2024: Copyright Lawsuit Filed by Plies

In November 2024, rapper Plies filed a copyright lawsuit against Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, and Soulja Boy, alleging that Soulja Boy's 2010 song "Pretty Boy Swag" contained an uncleared sample from his 2008 song, "Me & My Goons". The suit was prompted by the release of Glorilla's "Wanna Be", which includes an approved sample of "Pretty Boy Swag".

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December 2024: Donation to Melrose High School

In December 2024, Woods donated $25,000 to her alma mater, Melrose High School in Memphis, which went to the creation of a media center named after her.

2024: Release of "Yeah Glo!", "Wanna Be", Ehhthang Ehhthang, "TGIF", and Glorious

In 2024, GloRilla released the singles "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion), which both charted in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Also in 2024, she released her debut commercial mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang, which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200. In 2024, she also released the single "TGIF" and her debut studio album Glorious, which peaked at number five.

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2024: Releases, Album Peak, and Singles Charting

In 2024, GloRilla released the top-40 songs "Yeah Glo!" and "Wanna Be" (with Megan Thee Stallion) as singles from her debut commercial mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang, which was released on April 5. In 2024, she released her debut studio album Glorious on October 13. It peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. Its singles—"TGIF", "Hollon", and "Whatchu Kno About Me"— all charted in the top 50 in the US. She was also featured on "Sticky" by Tyler, the Creator, a song from the album Chromakopia which was released on October 28.

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March 2025: Embarkation on the Glorious Tour

In March 2025, GloRilla embarked on the Glorious Tour in support of her album Glorious, with the tour scheduled to conclude in July.

In March 2025, Plies voluntarily dismissed the copyright lawsuit against Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, and Soulja Boy.

July 2025: Home Burglary and Arrest

In July 2025, Woods's home was burglarized by unknown masked intruders. After arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers charged Woods with possession of marijuana found in a bedroom closet.