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Who’s the Memphis rap star on Dave Chappelle episode
One of Memphis’ newest music stars will make her debut on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.
The sketch comedy show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and GloRilla will perform as the musical guest on the Jan. 18 episode hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle.
This performance will have GloRilla join six other Memphis music stars who have performed on “SNL” through the years.
Here’s what to know about the performer.
Where is GloRilla from?
GloRilla is a native of Memphis. She grew up in the city and attended Westside Middle School, as well as Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School before eventually graduating from Melrose High.
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In 2022, she returned to her alma mater Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School to donate $25,000, and in December 2024, she returned to Melrose High School to do the same there.
What are some of GloRilla’s songs?
GloRilla first came into the mainstream with her song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” in 2022 when her song reached No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later that year, she released “Tomorrow” with Cardi B, which reached No. 9 on the Hot 100.
Her highest Hot 100 charting songs through the years are “Tomorrow” which peaked at No. 9, “Wanna Be” with Megan Thee Stallion which peaked at No.11, “Whatchu Kno About Me” with Sexyy Red which peaked at No. 17, and “TGIF” which peaked at No. 22.
GloRilla’s success in 2024
GloRilla released her debut album, “Glorious,” in October and saw great success with it. The record hit No. 5 on the Billboard album charts and made it to No. 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
In 2024, she had five songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Her charting songs were “Wanna Be” with Megan Thee Stallion at No. 11 and “Whatchu Kno About Me” with Sexyy Red at No. 17, “TGIF” at No. 22, “Yeah Glo!” at No. 28, and “Hollon” at No. 48.
GloRilla is nominated for two Grammy Awards at the upcoming 67th annual ceremony. Her nominations include Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for her song “Yeah Glo!” which is certified two-time platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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