- American rapper Glorilla was arrested in Georgia earlier this week for drug possession.
- The 25-year-old Memphis artist was arrested on two counts: possession of a scheduled controlled substance and marijuana over one ounce in Forsyth County on July 2.
American rapper GloRilla was arrested earlier this week in Georgia on felony drug charges.
The 25-year-old Memphis-born artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 2 in Forsyth County. She was booked on two serious counts: possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and possession of marijuana exceeding one ounce, both considered felony offenses under Georgia law.
According to TMZ, GloRilla was released later that same day after posting a $22,000 bond. Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest remain scarce at this time.
This marks the second time in recent years the “TGIF” rapper has had a run-in with the law. In 2023, she was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, on DUI charges.
As of now, neither GloRilla nor her legal team have publicly commented on the incident.
In other news, Popular Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has openly criticized the BET Awards for naming American rapper Glorilla as the Best Gospel Artist at the 2025 edition of the awards ceremony.
The awards, held over the weekend, have sparked widespread reactions—especially over Glorilla’s unexpected win in a gospel category. Taking to his social media page, Buchi argued that simply featuring on a gospel track does not qualify an artist as a gospel singer.
He strongly condemned the BET Awards organizers for what he described as a “terrible decision,” stating that Glorilla’s music and public image, which he says promote nudity and profanity, do not align with the values of gospel music.
In his words:
“So naked, profane-singing, seductively pop stars are now winning gospel awards? Shame on all involved to make this happen. Again, gospel industry is a scam. It became a scam ever since it stopped being ministry.”
Buchi expressed disappointment in the direction the gospel music industry is heading, claiming it has become commercialized and disconnected from its spiritual roots. He added that awarding someone whose brand contradicts the principles of gospel music is disrespectful to genuine gospel artists who uphold the genre’s core message.
His remarks have further fueled the debate on the evolving standards of gospel recognition in mainstream entertainment spaces.
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