GloRilla's Rise: Dominating Charts and Redefining Female Rap at Just 23
April 17, 2025
At just 23 years old, GloRilla is reshaping expectations for female rappers and is on a trajectory for continued success in the music industry.
GloRilla's debut studio album, 'Glorious,' released on October 13, 2024, debuted in the top five and recorded the highest first-week sales for a female rapper's album in 2024.
During her sold-out 'Glorious' tour stop in Los Angeles, GloRilla was honored with multiple awards, recognizing her achievements in streaming and chart success.
At the same event, she received plaques for her hits including 'F.N.F. (Let’s Go),' 'Tomorrow,' and 'Tomorrow 2,' showcasing her commercial success.
Her singles 'Tomorrow' and its sequel 'Tomorrow 2,' featuring Cardi B, both achieved significant chart success, with 'Tomorrow 2' going double platinum.
In 2023, GloRilla was awarded Best New Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Hip Hop Awards and the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
She has also partnered with Rihanna's Fenty brands for a major campaign, highlighting her growing influence in pop culture.
Her rise mirrors a broader surge in female rap talent, with artists like Doja Cat, Ice Spice, and Megan Thee Stallion making significant impacts.
GloRilla first gained fame with her April 2022 hit 'F.N.F. (Let’s Go),' which peaked in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.
Her debut EP, 'Anyways, Life’s Great,' released in November 2022, debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, solidifying her status in hip-hop.
In 2024, her singles 'Yeah Glo!' and 'Wanna Be,' featuring Megan Thee Stallion, both reached the top 40 prior to the release of her debut commercial mixtape, 'Ehhthang Ehhthang,' which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200.
Beyond her music career, GloRilla has made community contributions, including a $25,000 donation to Martin Luther King College Prep and funding a media center at her former high school.
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Hip Hop Vibe • Apr 17, 2025
GloRilla surprised with multiple CMG plaques at sold out Glorious tour stop [VIDEO]