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GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts
GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts

Black America Web

timea day ago

  • Black America Web

GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty So… You know how a certain segment of Bootlicker America is always saying, especially in response to police aggression against Black people, ' Everybody hates cops until they need one '? Well, for years, I have countered that remark with a simple truth pertaining to millions of Black people across the nation. Nah, we still hate cops when we need them. The recent arrest of Memphis rap phenom GloRilla might just serve as a perfect example of why that is. On Thursday, GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested in Georgia and charged with felony drug possession after police officers allegedly found marijuana in her home, which had just been broken into, which is why they were there in the first place, according to TMZ . Imagine that: you're the clear victim of a crime, but instead of searching for the actual criminals, they place you under arrest over a victimless 'crime' that isn't even illegal in nearly half the states in the country. (Weed is also decriminalized in 31 states. Not Georgia, though. You can carry a gun without a permit in the Peach State, but don't you dare get caught with the Devil's lettuce.) Mind you, Glo wasn't even home when the cops were investigating the breaking and entering. From TMZ : The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ … deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress Saturday around 1:30 AM at a residence in the Atlanta suburbs. The sheriff's office says three suspects entered the house when an 'armed occupant fired at the intruders.' GloRilla was not home at the time of the burglary, the sheriff's office said. The three suspects fled — no injuries have been reported in the incident, the sheriff's office said. Glo's attorneys say jewelry was stolen. Deputies executed a search of the area, with K-9 teams and a drone unit. Detectives also responded to the scene … and deputies reportedly 'detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics,' according to the sheriff's office. A drug task force was summoned, and a search warrant was secured for the house. 'A significant amount of marijuana was discovered in plain view' in the closet of the master bedroom, deputies said. Glo was later charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule One controlled substance. She turned herself in voluntarily at the Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday, and was released the same day on bail of $22,260. 'The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become,' said Marissa Goldberg and Drew Findling of the Findling Law Firm, which represents GloRilla. 'Ms. Woods was out of town when her residence became a target for a group of home invaders who most likely knew she wasn't there. What they didn't know was that she had family staying with her that were traumatized by the violent entrance of this group who grabbed high-value jewelry before taking off once they realized the home wasn't vacant.' So, the cops failed to take home invading burglars off the street — a thing that actually serves the public — but the boys in blue cracked wide open the case of the rapper who had a relatively harmless controlled substance in her home while she wasn't even there to smoke it. As an Atlanta Metro resident, I feel so protected and served right now. (Sorry, there's still no frustrated sarcasm font available.) 'When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft at Ms. Woods' home, they instead sought a search warrant when they spotted what they believed was a small amount of marijuana,' the attorneys' statement continued. 'Law enforcement then sought arrest warrants for her even though she hadn't been at her home for some time. No arrest warrants have been issued for the violent home invaders. Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.' After she was bonded out, the 'Yeah Glo!' femcee posted about her experience on X, and she was understandably unhappy. 'CRAZY!!' she wrote. '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. '1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested, adding, 'So that's tea.' Yep — crazy, indeed. See social media's reaction to the situation below. GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts was originally published on

Burrrrtifully Booed Up: Birthday Baddie GloRilla Celebrates Cake Day With Baller Brandon Ingram, Fans Think They're Smashing To Baecation Bits
Burrrrtifully Booed Up: Birthday Baddie GloRilla Celebrates Cake Day With Baller Brandon Ingram, Fans Think They're Smashing To Baecation Bits

Black America Web

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Black America Web

Burrrrtifully Booed Up: Birthday Baddie GloRilla Celebrates Cake Day With Baller Brandon Ingram, Fans Think They're Smashing To Baecation Bits

Source:/ Chris Graythen Another day, another athlete/entertainer relationship. Rumors are circulating that GloRilla might have landed herself an NBA b oo, and people everywhere are congratulating her for making burrrtiful music with the baller. Get 'em, Glo! The Memphis rapper was spotted getting cozy with Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram during her birthday turn-up in Cabo, and the chemistry was too undeniable to ignore. According to footage obtained by TMZ , Glo and Brandon were seen dancing cheek-to-cheek at nightclub Balam in the early hours of Monday morning. The 'Yeah Glo!' spitter had her arms wrapped around the baller's neck as they swayed on the dance floor, and eyewitnesses say she and her crew pulled up deep and took over a whole section for her b-day celebration. Security apparently wasn't playing either; TMZ reports that her team made sure no one got too close or recorded while she and Ingram were vibing. Still, someone managed to capture a few pics of the two together. The rumored couple was later seen leaving hand in hand around 3 a.m., adding even more fuel to the dating rumors. Fans are also pointing out a previous tweet from Glo quoting Cardi B's track 'Outside' that may have been about Brandon. 'I'm so small & tiny he so big & tall,' tweeted the Memphis rapper on June 17. The Cabo sighting comes just days after Glo made headlines for something much less celebratory. BOSSIP previously reported she was hit with felony drug charges after police allegedly found marijuana during a search following a home break-in. But clearly, she's not letting legal drama dim her birthday shine. On Instagram, she shared a b-day post to herself captioned, 'Happy Glo Day to Queen Leo [Leo sign emoji].' What do YOU think about the GloRilla and Brandon Ingram dating rumors? The post Burrrrtifully Booed Up: Birthday Baddie GloRilla Celebrates Cake Day With Baller Brandon Ingram, Fans Think They're Smashing To Baecation Bits appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Burrrrtifully Booed Up: Birthday Baddie GloRilla Celebrates Cake Day With Baller Brandon Ingram, Fans Think They're Smashing To Baecation Bits was originally published on

GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Possession Charges Following Burglary of Her Georgia Home
GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Possession Charges Following Burglary of Her Georgia Home

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Possession Charges Following Burglary of Her Georgia Home

GloRilla (real name Gloria Woods) was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday (July 22) after turning herself in to Forsyth County Jail, where she was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule one controlled substance. A spokesperson for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office revealed in a statement to Billboard that the arrest was tied to a burglary of GloRilla's home; officers had responded to the break-in around 1:30 a.m. local time on Saturday (July 20). More from Billboard GloRilla Turns Up Indianapolis With Fiery 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Halftime Show Performance Britney or Whitney? 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire' Hot 100 Question Trips Up Drew Carey, Aisha Tyler & Audience Kesha Reveals Cassie Ventura Sent Her Flowers Ahead of MSG Concert: 'Love You Sweet Girl' Three suspects entered Glo's residence and were met with gunfire from an occupant. The intruders fled the scene and no injuries were reported to police. GloRilla was not present at the time of the burglary, law enforcement tells Billboard. An extensive investigation surrounding the home was conducted by law enforcement, who sensed a strong odor of narcotics, according to the statement. Task force agents subsequently secured a search warrant for the rapper's home and discovered a 'significant amount of marijuana' in plain view in the master bedroom closet. GloRilla then turned herself in to Forsyth County Jail Tuesday, posted a $22,260 bond and was released the same day. 'The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,' said Sheriff Ron Freeman in a statement. 'At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.' The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has not named any suspects in the burglary case and no arrests have been made as of press time. Billboard has reached out to reps for GloRilla. GloRilla also ran into legal trouble in Georgia last year when the CMG rapper was arrested on DUI charges in April 2024 in Gwinnett County. More recently, Glo performed during the halftime show at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis over the weekend. She's also preparing for her inaugural Glo Bash at FedEx Forum in her hometown of Memphis on July 25. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart

GloRilla Speaks Out Following Drug Arrest: ‘Instead of Finding the Suspects, They Focus on Some Cannabis'
GloRilla Speaks Out Following Drug Arrest: ‘Instead of Finding the Suspects, They Focus on Some Cannabis'

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

GloRilla Speaks Out Following Drug Arrest: ‘Instead of Finding the Suspects, They Focus on Some Cannabis'

GloRilla has spoken out after being arrested for a pair of felony drug possession charges in Georgia. The Memphis rapper's arrest came after law enforcement searched her home following a burglary while Glo was out of town for her performance at the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday (July 20). More from Billboard Britney or Whitney? 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire' Hot 100 Question Trips Up Drew Carey, Aisha Tyler & Audience Kesha Reveals Cassie Ventura Sent Her Flowers Ahead of MSG Concert: 'Love You Sweet Girl' Travis Kelce Recaps His & Taylor Swift's 'Adventures This Offseason' in Adorable Photos GloRilla turned herself in to Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday (July 22), where she was booked on a charge of felony possession of marijuana and a separate charge of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. The CMG artist says she doesn't understand how her home being burglarized could lead to her arrest while she's not even present. 'CRAZY My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game,' she wrote to X on Thursday (July 24). 'Instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis.' Glo continued to clear the air: '1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that's tea.' The suspects fled the scene after being met with gunfire by occupants at Glo's home, but no arrest warrants have been issued by police. GloRilla posted a $22,260 bond to secure her release just hours after turning herself in. Glo's attorney, Drew Findling, slammed law enforcement in a statement to Billboard, calling the arrest 'a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.' Findling concluded with another jab: 'This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.' GloRilla will host her first-ever Glo Bash on Friday (July 25) in her hometown of Memphis at FedEx Forum with performances from Sexyy Red, Rob 49 and Muni of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart

Years in the making, Amazon unveils new facility, touting 1,500 jobs and millions in tax revenue for Johnston, R.I.
Years in the making, Amazon unveils new facility, touting 1,500 jobs and millions in tax revenue for Johnston, R.I.

Boston Globe

time01-07-2025

  • Business
  • Boston Globe

Years in the making, Amazon unveils new facility, touting 1,500 jobs and millions in tax revenue for Johnston, R.I.

And while the $400 million facility first opened its doors to its now more than 1,500 full-time workers in October, site leader Sultan Kabiawu said the operation had reached what he considered 'a new maturity point' by Tuesday morning. Advertisement 'We've grown to a point where we're able to serve the demand that we would like to serve in the local area,' Kabiawu said. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up A look inside Amazon's facility in Johnston, R.I. The site employs approximately 1,500 people. Christopher Gavin/Globe Staff So set the backdrop of Tuesday's official ribbon cutting for the center – the end of a years-long effort to get the online retailer up and running off of Route 6, about eight miles west of downtown Providence. The location is prime for Amazon: Kabiawu said the site allowed the company to reduce the time it takes to get orders to customers – the latest piece in the retailer's regionalization strategy. The facility holds approximately 41 million items spanning the consumer spectrum, from toys and books to electronics and 'everyday essentials,' he said. But local and state officials on hand Tuesday were also quick to point out a few other numbers. Advertisement Thanks to Related : The project is 'the essence of what we do here in Johnston,' Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr. said Tuesday. The town of nearly 30,000 people plays 'Here in Johnston, we have fully embraced our local, regional, and national transformation into a service economy,' Polisena said. 'The premise we follow here is simple: The more commercial tax revenue you generate, the less you need to ask from your residents. That formula has worked for us, and it's honestly one that can work anywhere.' Related : Address labels are placed on boxes inside Amazon's facility in Johnston, R.I. Christopher Gavin/Globe Staff Brad Griggs, who leads economic development for Amazon in New England, the mid-Atlantic region, and Canada, said the company is 'proud to call Rhode Island home.' The facility picks, packs, and prepares packages for transport to sorting and logistics facilicites across the Northeast, he said. Construction on the center began in 2022, and according to Kabiawu, the facility is now fully staffed. Wages start at $20.50 per hour. Governor Dan McKee said Amazon has been 'a great partner' for the state. 'They're helping us with our small business transition into this world of [online] retail,' McKee said. Advertisement More than 60 percent of Amazon sales are from independent sellers, most of them small- and medium-sized businesses, according to the company. In Rhode Island, those sellers averaged more than $160,000 in annual sales and sold more than 4 million items last year, Amazon said. Amazon employee Kaitlin Correia-Sweeney loads items into bins at the company's new order fulfillment facility in Johnston, R.I. on Tuesday. Christopher Gavin/Globe Staff Among the local sellers is John Speights, owner of Cooper's Cask Coffee, based in East Greenwich. Speights, who previously had a 20-year career in tech, officially launched the business in 2015, after he began roasting coffee in a garage for fun, he said. Related : These days, the business has a small staff: two-full time employees and five-part-time workers during the holiday season, he said. 'Amazon has been huge for us. It's enabled us to scale without having to invest in infrastructure,' Speights said in an interview on Tuesday. 'During the holiday season, we'll sell 20,000 or 30,000 units, all in December, and without that infrastructure it'd be very difficult to do that.' According to Amazon, since 2010, the company has invested $1 billion in Rhode Island, 'including infrastructure and compensation to employees, adding another $1 billion to the state gross domestic product.' The company also owns a delivery station and three Whole Foods Market locations throughout the state. The entrance to Amazon's new facility in Johnston, R.I. Christopher Gavin/Globe Staff Christopher Gavin can be reached at

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