GloRilla reveals ‘tweaking’ with excitement after Taylor Swift posted her and Sexyy Red’s song
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: GloRilla is soaking up admiration from fans and stars alike, with none other than Taylor Swift showing her support.
The rapper shared her excitement about Swift’s unexpected endorsement while attending the Femme It Forward’s Give Her FlowHers Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, California, on November 8.
GloRilla and Sexyy Red react to Taylor Swift's shoutout
GloRilla, 25, still buzzing from the moment, spoke to People about the surprise shoutout. Taylor Swift, 34, had featured GloRilla and Sexyy Red’s song 'Whatchu Kno About Me' in an Instagram post teasing her return to the Eras Tour.
"I just was tweaking. I’m like, ‘Oh my God. All the big stars love me.’ I felt good,” GloRilla said of waking up on October 18 to see Swift’s post.
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In Swift’s Instagram video, she walks through the empty Hard Rock Stadium in Miami while holding her cat, Olivia Benson. "Back in the office," she captioned the clip, using 'Whatchu Kno About Me' as the soundtrack.
Sexyy Red, GloRilla's collaborator, also reacted with excitement, reposting the video on X (formerly Twitter) with, "Okayyyy @taylorswift13 😍😍💋💋."
The unexpected boost from Swift has helped the track, featured on GloRilla’s debut album 'Glorious', gain even more momentum, recently peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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This recognition comes at a time when GloRilla’s career is already on a high.
GloRilla celebrates Big Femme Energy award and Grammy nomination
'Wanna Be' singer GloRilla was honored with the Big Femme Energy award at the Give Her FlowHers Awards Gala, celebrating her influence in the music industry.
That same day, she received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song with her hit 'Yeah Glo!'
Reflecting on these career highlights, GloRilla (real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods) told People, “I feel like I’m that girl... I feel like I’m the one, literally. But I’m humbled about everything though — and grateful.”
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Known for her humility, GloRilla hadn’t even prepared an acceptance speech. "I ain’t got no teleprompter because I can’t stay up in heels that long," she joked, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
In her speech, she shared a personal mantra: "I always live by the three Ds: determination, dedication, and diligence."
She also quoted her 2022 song 'Tomorrow', encouraging fans saying, "Don’t let nobody tell y'all what y'all can’t do, because at the end of the day, the day gotta end. Every day the sun won’t shine, but that’s why I love tomorrow."
The Give Her FlowHers Awards Gala celebrates "outstanding women who have made a significant impact in entertainment and mentorship," as noted on Femme It Forward’s website.
Hosted by Saweetie, the event also honored women in entertainment, including Jill Scott, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Doechii, Lady London, and Nija, recognizing their contributions and achievements.