GloRilla, the American rapper, donated $25,000 to her alma mater, MLK Prep, saying she feels “lucky” to be giving it back to her alma mater. The 22-year-old rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, donated $25,000 to her school, $12,500 of which was used for graduate tuition and the remaining $12,500 to the music department. The school is located in Frayser, which is located in North Memphis, Tennessee. The musician, also from Memphis, performed her hit song FNF for children. He stated that he wanted to encourage students at the school and show them that their goals are achievable.
In a statement, rapper Memphis said:
“I want the kids to understand that they can do whatever they want.” They only need to reach for the stars if they have a dream. And whatever they put their minds to, whatever they strive for, they can achieve and get.”
.MLK College Prep Principal Chiquita Perry issued the following statement:
“We are delighted that our former student is returning to the hallways where she once roamed.” We are incredibly proud of Ms. Woods and grateful for her community engagement, leadership and camaraderie.”
GloRilla returns 25K to her old high school in Memphis pic.twitter.com/y1Ajo9yw5L
– There is motion (@_Havingmotion) September 22, 2022
GloRilla from Memphis, Tennessee
GloRilla revealed to Breakbeat Media in May that she’s from Memphis, saying:
“My hometown is Frayser, Tennessee.” By Frayser [a Memphis neighborhood] I am also from Memphis.” She also expressed her pride in being one of the post-Young Dolph Memphis rappers trying to promote the city.
In an interview with Refinery 29, she said:
“It’s great. I’m really happy to join because it’s a new wave. “I’m honored to be one of the pioneers of the new wave.”
In another interview, she said that she no longer lives there. She said on Revolt’s Big Facts podcast that she “won’t be in Memphis for long” because there’s “too much” going on. The artist seems to be referring to the violence against the city’s rappers.
GloRilla’s latest single, FNF, peaked at number one on the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Broadcast Chart.
Glorilla’s FNF track, which also features HitKidd, went viral. On April 29, 2022, the song was posted and quickly became popular on the video sharing platform TikTok, creating a resounding success for both artists. It peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart. Despite the fact that the song has become popular on the TikTok platform, GloRilla has previously said that she is not primarily interested in making music on TikTok.
In a statement to Refinery29, the rapper said:
“I have a bar.” I don’t usually create songs for TikTok. But sometimes it’s so hard that it goes viral just because it’s so great.”
The musician has been recognized by rappers such as Travis Scott and DeJ Loaf.
GloRilla and CardiB unite on new track Tomorrow2.
Meanwhile, GloRilla has released Tomorrow 2, a new collaboration with Cardi B, which is the sequel to her previous hit single, Tomorrow. The rapper further explained his part by hinting at the lyrics. She wrote about the song on Twitter:
“BUT THAT IS WHY I LOVE MONDAYS.”
She also used the gold award and green tick emoji before adding:
“It’s officially me and my lady @iamcardib are engaged.” TOMORROW 2 FLIGHT FRIDAY 9/23 AT MIDDLE NIGHT… Save it and gooooooooo.”
Cardi B calls GloRilla’s FNF a “summer tune”. She then appeared as a guest on Shake It Kay Flock with Dougie B and Bory300 in April, followed by Hot Sh*t in July, which featured Kanye West and Lil Durk.
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