Everything to know about American rapper GloRilla's arrest (2024)

RAPPER GloRilla has been arrested on the charge of driving while intoxicated.

The 24-year-old was allegedly caught by the police after carrying out an illegal traffic maneuver.

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Who is GloRilla?

Gloria Hallelujah Woods, also known as GloRilla, was born on July 28, 1999 in Memphis, Tennessee.

According to reports, she grew up in a religious household and was homeschooled until fifth grade.

She later graduated from Martin Luther King Jr College Preparatory High School.

The rappertoldGQ: “We really couldn't listen to the radio. Never got a Christmas present from my mama a day in my life.

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"We didn't do Valentine's Day. We didn't do Easter. We didn't do Halloween. Really only did the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving.

“My mama was strict - but apparently I still ended up doing what I wanted to do.”

Her passioned for music emerged early on with GloRilla exploring rap at the age of 16.

She initially aimed for a career in singing but her dream shifted after losing her voice.

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The young rapper's journey started after she released her smash hit 'F.N.N (Let's Go)' alongside Hitkidd which soared to the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

The breakout success in 2022 caught the attention of Memphis icon Yo Gotti who signed her to Collective Music Group.

She then dropped another hit in the same year with 'Tomorrow' featuring Cardi B.

With the track she scooped a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

In 2024, she released her second track to break into the top 40 - 'Yeah Glo!'.

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Why was GloRilla arrested?

The rapper found herself in hot water on Tuesday morning when she was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to TMZ.

According to cops involved in the case, the incident unfolded when officers spotted a vehicle making a U-turn at a red light at around 4am.

This illegal maneuver gave them permission to pull the vehicle over.

When they approached the vehicle, an officer reportedly detected the smell of marijuana and alcohol emanating from inside.

The rapper allegedly admitted to consuming alcohol earlier that night but declined to disclose how much.

She allegedly failed to complete sobriety tests, which included eye-tracking, balancing on one leg and walking in a straight line.

Officer then attempted to administer a breathalyzer, but GloRilla refused.

During the incident, an officer revealed that she suffered a major wardrobe malfunction when one of her breasts came out of her top.

He then had to deliver the unfortunate news to the performer so she could cover her chest.

She was then arrested and one of her associates picked up her car.

Video of GloRilla in fast food uniform at Checkers resurfaces from before rapper's impressive rise to fame

What was GloRilla charged with?

Following the arrest, someone retrieved her vehicle.

She was held on the charges of driving under the influence, having an open alcoholic beverage, and a traffic charge.

Authorities brought her into custody at around 6.12am, but she was quickly bonded out by someone a few hours later.

GloRilla seems to be unphased by the whole ordeal as she has been continually posting on her Instagram Story for the 24 hours after her arrest.

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She has reposted several videos and memes revolving around her song withMegan Thee Stallion- Wanna Be - which was released earlier this year.

There was also a video posted around 10 pm that showed her rapping in the back of a car with bright yellow hair.

The law explained

DRIVING under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI) are criminal offences across all states in the US.

  • These charges include instances where a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely is compromised.
  • This could be due to the influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances.
  • The severity of these offences varies by jurisdiction, with some prohibiting impaired driving universally.
  • Others restrict the prohibition to public roads and areas accessible to the public.
  • Law enforcement officers have the authority to request chemical testing such as breath, blood, or urine tests from drivers.
  • Although drivers can refuse these tests, doing so can leas to automatic penalties including losing driving privileges.
  • Most states require implicit consent to chemical testing as a condition for obtaining and maintaining a driver's license.

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