GloRilla Stuns In SNL Debut Performing Biggest Hits

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 05: Rapper GloRilla performs onstage during the Last Lap tour at State Farm Arena on December 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
GloRilla makes big impression for SNL debut.

GloRilla made a commanding debut on Saturday Night Live on January 18, joining host Dave Chappelle for an unforgettable night. The 25-year-old Memphis rapper captivated audiences with a theatrical performance, kicking off her set in an orange jumpsuit behind bars on a jail-themed stage. She performed “Yeah Glo!" as the scene transitioned into a porch backdrop. The hit song has been praised by the biggest names in entertainment, including LeBron James and Kevin Hart. The anthemic single has earned GloRilla two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the upcoming 2025 ceremony on February 2.

GloRilla returned to the stage for a medley set from Glorious. She performed “Whatchu Kno About Me” and “Let Her Cook.” Dressed in a gleaming pink outfit, GloRilla radiated confidence and charisma, cementing her place as one of rap’s new stars. Glo joins a laundry list of female rappers to perform on SNL, including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lauryn Hill. She is the first of Yo Gotti's CMG roster to perform on SNL.

GloRilla Wows With "Yeah Glo!" and "Let Her Cook" Performances On SNL

Her SNL debut comes just three months after the release of Glorious, an album that has solidified her status in the industry. The record spawned the hit single “TGIF,” which peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking GloRilla’s highest-charting solo entry to date.

GloRilla’s SNL appearance highlighted her growing influence. Introduced to a broader audience, the buzzing artist displayed her undeniable charisma. It was a night that underscored her rise to a national sensation poised to dominate the charts and awards season. This season of Saturday Night Live, its milestone 50th, has featured an impressive lineup of talent. GloRilla faces the biggest names in February, with Grammy nominations for "Best Rap Song" and "Best Rap Performance." She is set to hit the road in 2025 in support of her debut album.

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Bryson "Boom" Paul has been a contributor for Hot New Hip Hop since 2024. A Dallas-based cultural journalist, he is a CSUB graduate and has interviewed 50 Cent, Jeezy, Tyler, The Creator, Ne-Yo, and others.

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