Gospel BET Award-winner GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
Just weeks after earning gospel acclaim at the 2025 BET Awards, rapper GloRilla has been arrested on felony drug charges following a burglary investigation at her Atlanta home.
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GloRilla, winner of the 2025 BET Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, was arrested on felony drug charges after a burglary investigation at her Atlanta home.
Authorities discovered marijuana “in plain view” during a search prompted by a reported break-in, leading to charges of marijuana and controlled substance possession.
The artist, known for her gospel collaboration “Rain Down on Me” with Kirk Franklin and others, turned herself in and was released on $22,260 bond.
ATLANTA, GA — Just weeks after winning one of the highest honors in gospel music at the 2025 BET Awards, Memphis native and rapper-turned-gospel collaborator GloRilla is facing legal trouble.
The 24-year-old artist, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested this week on felony drug charges after a burglary at her home led authorities to discover what they called “a significant amount of marijuana.”
GloRilla mugshot. Credit: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
GloRilla, who rose to gospel prominence with her chart-topping single “Rain Down on Me” featuring Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, and Chandler Moore, voluntarily turned herself in on Tuesday and was released the same day on $22,260 bond, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
The arrest followed an early morning burglary reported at her Atlanta-area home around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Woods was not at the residence at the time, as she was performing during halftime of the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis the night before.
Authorities say three individuals broke into the home and were attempting to steal items when someone inside fired a weapon at them. The suspects fled and are not believed to have been injured.
While investigating the scene, deputies reported detecting a “strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics,” which prompted a drug task force to obtain a search warrant. The sheriff’s office said marijuana was found “in plain view inside the master bedroom closet,” leading to charges of possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.
Neither Woods nor her legal team has publicly responded to the charges at this time.
The arrest comes on the heels of a milestone moment for Woods, whose gospel collaboration was widely praised—and criticized— in the Christian and mainstream music communities. Her BET win in June marked a significant crossover moment for the rapper, who credited her faith and upbringing in church during her acceptance speech.
The investigation into the burglary is ongoing.
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