Rapper GloRilla Charged After Break-in at Georgia Home Sparks Investigation

Courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

It wasn’t the performance that made headlines — it was what happened back home.

Memphis rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested Tuesday on felony drug charges after a break-in at her Georgia home uncovered more than just intruders. The twist? She wasn’t even there when it happened — she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis the same night.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed officers responded to a burglary call at Woods’ house around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. According to reports, three men entered the property, not knowing family members were inside. Someone in the house fired a warning shot, and the suspects fled.

But what started as a break-in quickly shifted focus. Deputies say they smelled a strong odor of marijuana and obtained a search warrant. During that search, officers reportedly found more than an ounce of marijuana and a controlled substance in the master bedroom. That discovery led to Woods being charged with felony drug possession — despite the fact she hadn’t even been home at the time.

Her attorneys are calling the situation upside down. According to their statement, GloRilla is “the victim of a violent crime,” and the search should have focused on finding the suspects who endangered her family — not what was in her closet. No one has been arrested for the actual break-in.

Woods turned herself in Tuesday and was booked into Forsyth County Jail. She posted a $22,260 bond and was released the same day. The arrest came just days after she performed a medley of her songs “Let Her Cook,” “Typa,” and “TGIF” during the WNBA All-Star halftime show.

While the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the burglary and drug-related charges, Sheriff Ron Freeman also acknowledged the larger context. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” he said in a statement.

But for now, the headlines aren’t about the suspects. They’re about GloRilla — and the legal storm that followed her absence.

Watch: 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' Goes Deeper Than Diamonds in LL Cool J’s Soulful New Series

It doesn’t just start in New York — it starts with the truth.

That’s the heartbeat behind “Hip Hop Was Born Here,” a new five-part docuseries hosted, executive produced, and co-created by LL Cool J that debuted Tuesday on Paramount+. More than a nostalgic look back, the project is a cultural reckoning — a reclaiming of hip-hop’s roots, spirit, and legacy.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Rock The Bells, and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, the series journeys through the boroughs and birthplaces of hip-hop. It puts a spotlight not on flashy headlines or rap beefs but on the origin stories that shaped the genre from block parties to global dominance.

“You really want to understand hip-hop?” LL said in a recent CBS interview about the show. “Then you need to understand the spirit behind it. The dreams of making it out. The messages of empowerment. That’s what this is about.”

Through interviews with legends like Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Method Man, Rev Run, Roxanne Shanté, Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, and more, “Hip Hop Was Born Here” traces how the genre was built — not in boardrooms or algorithms, but on stoops, subways, and street corners.

“It’s not about who’s on the cover of Forbes,” LL says. “It’s about the art, the inspiration, the real message behind the culture.”

He brings that message to life not just as a host, but as a fan. Throughout the series, he joins guests in freestyle sessions, revisits formative neighborhoods, and seamlessly quotes verses mid-conversation. The result is something both journalistic and deeply personal — a tribute told by someone who lived it.

Viewers can expect candid moments, like Rev Run reminiscing about bringing turntables out to the front stoop or Salt talking about what first moved her to rhyme. LL COOL J connects each thread with the respect of a curator and the reverence of a student, learning new things even after decades as one of hip-hop’s most decorated icons.

“This was about going deeper — not just what happened, but why it mattered,” he told CBS. “It’s about artists tapping into who they really are, and where that energy came from.”

“Hip Hop Was Born Here” arrives just weeks after LL’s return to the charts with “The FORCE,” his 2024 Q-Tip–produced album that helped mark the 40th anniversary of Def Jam and made LL the first rapper to chart Billboard entries across five decades. He also remains the driving force behind Rock The Bells, the platform and SiriusXM channel dedicated to preserving hip-hop’s golden era.

But here, LL trades performer for documentarian. He invites audiences to reflect on the question he poses to each guest: What does legacy mean to you?

Maybe the answer lies in one of the show’s opening scenes: LL pointing to the same Bronx street corner where DJ Kool Herc once set up his speakers and changed music forever.

Or maybe it’s in the boom boxes, the basement tapes, the stripped-down hunger of a generation that refused to be silenced.

“Hip Hop Was Born Here” doesn’t just tell you where it all began — it reminds you why it still matters.

All five episodes are now streaming on Paramount+.

Grammy-Nominated Givēon Sets Fall Tour in Support of Top‑10 album 'Beloved'

Givēon, pictured ahead of his “Dear Beloved” tour, returns to the spotlight with a cinematic new album and his signature baritone, marking a powerful comeback after three years away from the stage.

It’s been too long — and Givēon knows it.

After three years away from the stage, the Grammy-nominated baritone behind “Heartbreak Anniversary” has officially announced “Dear Beloved, The Tour,” his third headlining run and the long-awaited live counterpart to his sophomore album “Beloved,” released July 11.

The project debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and currently sits at No. 1 on Apple Music’s R&B chart and No. 3 overall. It marks his first solo album to debut in the Top 10 — a rare feat for a featureless R&B project in today’s streaming-heavy landscape.

Givēon's return to touring follows his 2022 “Give or Take Tour” and 2021’s “Timeless Tour.” Created through live jam sessions with longtime collaborators Sevn Thomas, Peter Lee Johnson, and Matthew Burnett, “Beloved” trades digital slickness for analog depth. Givēon helped write every track, leaning into his signature baritone and live instrumentation to craft an album that feels cinematic and lived-in.

 

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“How this album is going to translate to the live show — I think it’s going to be magical because the album was made live, so it’s made to be performed live,” he told Rolling Stone earlier this month. He added that he plans to bring strings, horns, background vocals, and an eight-to-ten-piece band depending on venue size. “The album is really a movie,” he said. “I want the night to feel like that.”

Tickets to the tour, produced by Live Nation, go on sale to the public Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. local time at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, giveonofficial.com and Ticketmaster.com. Artist presales began earlier today. PT. VIP packages — including early entry, exclusive merch, and premium ticketing options — are available at VIPNation.com.

Givēon previewed his return to the stage during a surprise appearance with Drake at the Wireless Festival in London, a nod to their 2021 collaboration “Chicago Freestyle.” But “Dear Beloved” marks his full solo return.

On Instagram, Givēon told fans: “Dear Beloved, The Tour…. It’s finally time to take this show on the road. It’s been too long… ‘Beloved’ was made to be experienced live.. I cannot wait to see you all.”

His comeback has been met with acclaim — including a four-star Rolling Stone review — and renewed appreciation for an artist who continues to move differently. In an era often dominated by high BPMs and viral hooks, Givēon lingers in stillness. His music doesn’t chase moments. It creates them.

Critics from Variety, Uproxx, Hypebeast and the Associated Press have praised the album’s cohesion and maturity, calling it a standout in a crowded summer slate.

Givēon – Dear Beloved, The Tour (2025)

Select North American dates – full schedule at giveonofficial.com

Oct 1 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

Oct 2 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Oct 4 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Oct 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

Oct 10 – Las Vegas, NV – BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau

Oct 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Oct 14 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Oct 15 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

Oct 18 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Oct 20 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Oct 23 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre with Charlotte Day Wilson & Sasha Keable

Oct 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Oct 27 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum

Oct 30 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem

Nov 1 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Nov 4 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Nov 6 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden with Charlotte Day Wilson

VIP packages and additional details available at giveonofficial.com and vipnation.com. Tickets on sale Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. local time.