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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
GloRilla turns mugshot into merch at ‘1st Annual Glo Bash' event
Rising Memphis rapper GloRilla has embraced controversy and turned it into a bold branding move. At tonight's long-awaited GloRilla & Friends: 1st Annual Glo Bash—held in her hometown of Memphis—she is selling T‑shirts featuring her own mugshot as part of the official merchandise lineup. The merch rollout comes just days after GloRilla (born Gloria Hallelujah Woods) was arrested on July 22 in Forsyth County, Georgia, on felony drug charges. Police responding to a burglary at her residence reportedly found a large amount of marijuana and a Schedule I controlled substance in plain view. Woods, who was in Indianapolis performing at the WNBA All‑Star Game at the time, turned herself in and was released on $22,260 bond. Despite the legal battle, the show has gone on. Authorities confirmed the concert at FedExForum would proceed as planned. Fans have described the mugshot T‑shirts as "iconic," applauding the rapper's ability to reclaim the narrative in real time. This isn't the first time GloRilla has leaned into bold self-expression. The Glorious tour, which wrapped in July and featured guest stars like Muni Long and Rob49, cemented her reputation for fearless personal branding. Now, by turning her most viral downside into concert merch, she continues to blur lines between controversy and empowerment. As she headlines her first annual 'Glo Bash,' fans will no doubt be watching closely—both for the show and the statement-making fashion.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- The Guardian
Rapper GloRilla arrested on drug charges after police respond to burglary call
The American rapper GloRilla was arrested on felony drug charges the night before her performance at the WNBA all-star game, after police responded to a report of a burglary at her home in Atlanta on Saturday. The Forsyth county sheriff's office confirmed to Atlanta's WSB-TV that authorities responded to a call about a burglary at a home owned by the rapper, legal name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, around 1.30am on Saturday. Woods was in Indianapolis at the time to perform at the WNBA all-star game that evening. According to the sheriff's office, three suspects entered the home when Woods was not present to rob the residence, and were deterred when an unidentified individual fired at them. The burglars reportedly escaped unharmed. During their investigation, deputies smelled marijuana and called a drug taskforce, who found a 'significant amount of marijuana' in a bedroom closet. Woods was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, and voluntarily surrendered to Forsyth county authorities on Tuesday. She was subsequently released on $22,260 bond. 'The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,' Sheriff Ron Freeman told WSB-TV. 'At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.' Police have yet to find any of the three intruders. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, GloRilla first broke on to the rap scene in 2022 with her Grammy-nominated single FNF (Let's Go), quickly establishing herself as one of the fastest-rising female rappers in the US. Her debut album Glorious was released in 2024, securing another two Grammy nominations for its lead single Yeah Glo! The Guardian has contacted GloRilla's representatives for comment.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GloRilla Breaks Silence on Arrest for Alleged Felony Drug Possession After Burglary Attempt
'Long story short my house gets invaded and Im the only one gets arrested,' she tweeted GloRilla is speaking out after being arrested on felony drug charges following a burglary attempt in her Georgia home. The 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, voluntarily turned herself in to the Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday, July 22, after police allegedly discovered marijuana and a controlled substance while responding to a July 20 burglary attempt that she was not present for, according to a statement provided to PEOPLE by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. 'CRAZY [!!] My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis,' the 'Wanna Be' artist tweeted on Thursday, July 24. Next, she listed a three-point breakdown of the events from her perspective. '1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home,' GloRilla wrote. She continued, 'Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested.' The 'All Dere' rapper concluded, 'So that's tea,' adding a shrugging emoji. A rep for GloRilla did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. A call for "a burglary in progress' came in at 1:30 a.m. local time, per the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office statement. "It was reported that three suspects had entered the home and were in the process of stealing items when an armed occupant fired at the intruders," the police statement read. "The suspects fled the scene, and it does not appear that any of them were struck. No injuries were reported among the home's occupants." No suspects were found following "a thorough investigation," however, police said, "While on scene, deputies detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics. As a result, the Lanier Regional Drug Task Force was contacted and responded to the residence." Police obtained a search warrant and reported finding "a significant amount of marijuana" in GloRilla's master bedroom closet. As a result, the Memphis native was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana and Possession of schedule one controlled substance. After voluntarily turning herself into custody, GloRilla was released on a $22,260 bond. Following her tweet addressing the arrest, the 'TGIF' rapper returned to social media with a seemingly subtle message. 'Anyways, Dey done let da LEOS ina door 😌🦁♌️,' GloRilla captioned a two-photo Instagram carousel mentioning her zodiac sign ahead of her July 28 birthday. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Each picture showed the rap star wearing an oversized, sparkly tan T-shirt and barely-there bottoms. 'Anyways life's great 😊 Leo ♌️ seasonnnn,' one person commented as a nod to GloRilla's 2022 single 'F.N.F. (Let's Go).' Another person added, 'Glad you out bae now stay out.' Read the original article on People
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Rapper GloRilla arrested for drug possession in Georgia
Lawyers for rapper GloRilla, known for hits such as 'Yeah Glo!' and 'WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT ME,' criticized police Thursday after she was arrested for drug possession last weekend while law enforcement investigated a burglary attempt at her metro Atlanta home. GloRilla, whose legal name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, turned herself in to police at the Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday on two charges of marijuana possession and possession of a controlled substance. She was released shortly after on a $22,260 bond.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Grammy nominated rapper GloRilla arrested in Georgia on drug charges less than one week after WNBA All-Star Game
Grammy nominated rapper GloRilla , whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested on multiple felony drug charges in Georgia this week, according to multiple media reports. According to TMZ, the rapper was booked Tuesday in Forsyth County for possession of a scheduled controlled substance and possession of marijuana over one ounce -- both felony offenses under Georgia law. Though the details regarding GloRilla's arrest remain unclear, police confirm she was taken into custody and released later that day after posting $22,000 bond. The 25-year-old rapper was transported to the Forsythe County Jail and was released the next day. GloRilla's arrest comes less than one week after performing the halftime show at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. ALSO READ: Sydney Sweeney heats up Wall Street: Her steamy Jeans campaign sends American Eagle stock skyrocketing GloRilla arrested second time in Georgia This is the second episode with law enforcement in just over a year for the beloved artist. GloRilla was arrested in April 2024 and was charged with DUI, this time in nearby Gwinnett County, Georgia. Live Events Officers stated in that incident GloRilla made a U-turn at a solid red light and pulled her over. The arresting officer detected the pungent odors of marijuana and alcohol, and she appeared to be intoxicated. She admitted to the officer that she had been drinking that night. She seemingly struggled with a field sobriety test -- appearing shaky and having trouble keeping her balance in body cam video from the incident.
