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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is GloRilla? Grammy-nominated rapper arrested on felony drug charges
Gloria Hallelujah Woods, who goes by the stage name GloRilla, was arrested on two serious drug charges in Georgia, TMZ reported. GloRilla was taken into custody on Tuesday and released later after she posted a $22,000 bond. The musician was booked in Forsyth County for possessing a scheduled controlled substance as well as possession of marijuana amounting to over one ounce. Both of these comprise felony offenses under Georgia law, the outlet said. Rapper GloRilla was let go by the police after she paid a $22,000 bond.(Getty Images via AFP) Also read: Ozzy Osbourne enjoys breakfast with daughter Kelly, grandson in final video. Watch Who is GloRilla? She is a Memphis-born rapper who has become one of the industry's most promising voices, as per the Associated Press. Her songs have broken into the Billboard Top 50 on a few occasions. GloRilla released her first mixtape in 2019. The 25-year-old is related to Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert- they are her cousins. The Grammy-nominated artist first became a household name in 2022 with her track F.N.F (Let's Go), Sporting News reported. The song landed GloRilla her first Grammy nomination as well. Since then, she has released hits like Anyways, Life's Great, TGIF and Whatchu Kno About Me. Also read: Cardi B sued for assault and battery after the mic-throwing incident in 2023 Why was GloRilla arrested? According to Variety, the cops were called on Saturday after a burglary occurred at the TGIF singer's home near Atlanta, according to Atlanta's WSB-TV. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office confirmed that authorities were called to a residence owned by the rapper at 1:30 am local time on Saturday morning. Investigators said three suspects entered GloRilla's home when the musician was not present. They were robbing the residence when they were fired upon by an unidentified individual inside the building. The robbers escaped. Investigators do not believe they sustained any injuries. While investigating the robbery attempt, officers smelled drugs. The publication further reported, they found a 'significant amount of marijuana' inside a bedroom closet. Woods had performed at the WNBA All-Star game in Indianapolis the very same day. The rapper surrendered to the cops on Tuesday and was released the very same day post her bond payment. GloRilla or her representatives have not commented on the reports surrounding her arrest. GloRilla's previous brush with law enforcement was in 2024, when she was arrested on DUI charges in Gwinnett County. FAQs: 1. Is GloRilla related to Cardi B? Yes, they are cousins. 2. Does GloRilla have a baby? No, she does not have any children. 3. What is the rapper Gorilla's net worth? She has a net worth of $2 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. 4. How did GloRilla lose her singing voice? GloRilla's voice changed after she started smoking in high school.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fetty Wap Is Dropping His First New Single Since Going to Prison
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Fetty Wap's team announced on socials that the rapper will return with a new single on Friday (May 9). The rapper's team shared the news on his socials on Wednesday (May 7). In the post, they noted that they'd also be starting a petition to get Fetty out from behind bars, where he's been since pleading guilty to federal drug charges back in 2023. More from Billboard 'His freedom was taken, but not his voice,' the post read, announcing that a new track titled 'Forever (71943509)' would be coming on Friday. 'A raw, emotional track straight from Fetty Wap's heart. This isn't just music — it's his truth, his story, and his fight. The petition to help Fetty fight for a pardon and his freedom is live now … Let's bring our brother home.' 'Forever' will mark the rapper's first release since going to prison. He was previously arrested in October 2021, after prosecutors unveiled an indictment against him and five others. Prosecutors said Fetty had helped ship more than 100 kilograms of drugs from California to Long Island, contributing to 'the addiction and overdose epidemic we have seen time and time again tear people's lives apart.' The rapper pled guilty to a single charge of conspiring to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine, and was sentenced to six years in prison. The news comes just a few months after the rapper's 2015 song 'Again' topped the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart back in February. The song became part of a trend where fans played the track through a JBL speaker from 10 years ago, giving the song new life on streaming services. Check out the post announcing Fetty Wap's new single 'Forever' below. Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
