Liputan6.com, Jakarta Renowned rapper Glorilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods or Gloria Hallelujah Woods, recently made headlines after being arrested in Forsyth County, Georgia.
The arrest occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, on charges of felony possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
The incident stemmed from a police response to a reported burglary at the rapper's home a few days earlier.
Authorities discovered a large amount of drugs at Glorilla's residence while investigating the burglary.
This incident shocked many, especially fans who follow her music career.
Glorilla herself has strongly responded to her arrest, questioning law enforcement's priorities in her case.
Glorilla's arrest adds to a long list of celebrity legal cases in the United States and has sparked discussions about law enforcement and individual rights.
This case highlights how a single criminal incident can lead to unforeseen charges for the victim.
Chronology of the Burglary and Drug Discovery
The incident that preceded Glorilla's arrest occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time.
Glorilla's home in Forsyth County, Georgia, about 40 miles north of Atlanta, was the target of a burglary by three suspects.
They were reportedly stealing items when someone inside fired shots at the intruders, causing the suspects to flee the scene.
Glorilla was not home at the time of the burglary. She was playing in the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, far from her residence.
Her attorney, Drew Findling, confirmed that Glorilla was out of town and stated that her family members who were home were traumatized by the incident.
Despite an intensive search using K-9 teams and drones, the suspects were not located, and there were no reports of injuries from the incident.
When deputies arrived at the scene to investigate the burglary, they detected a strong odor of narcotics.
Further investigation led to the discovery of a "large amount of marijuana" in the master bedroom closet.
Based on these findings, Glorilla was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
She then surrendered to the Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and was released the same day on $22,260 bail.
Glorilla and Authorities' Response
Glorilla's arrest immediately sparked a backlash from the rapper.
In a post on social media on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Glorilla expressed her disappointment.
She argued that deputies should have focused more on finding the suspect who broke into her home, rather than diverting attention to the marijuana found.
Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman issued a statement regarding the case. He acknowledged that Glorilla was "the victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspect to justice."
However, Sheriff Freeman also emphasized the importance of "continuing to enforce and enforce the law in all aspects of this case," indicating that the discovery of drugs cannot be ignored.
This is Not The First Arrest for Glorilla
Glorilla's attorney, Drew Findling, added another perspective.
He stated that when Glorilla's family members contacted law enforcement to report the burglary, instead of investigating the home invasion and theft, police sought a search warrant after seeing what they believed to be a small amount of marijuana.
It's worth noting that this wasn't Glorilla's first arrest; she was previously arrested on DUI charges in Gwinnett County in April 2024.
Rapper GloRilla's first arrest in 2024 for a DUI occurred in April 2024 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
She was pulled over for making an illegal U-turn at a red light and was found to have watery, bloodshot eyes, smelled of alcohol, and marijuana was detected in the vehicle.
She admitted to drinking but claimed she was fine to drive.
During the stop, marijuana and an open alcoholic beverage were found in the car.
She struggled with the sobriety test and was charged with DUI, possessing an open container, and ignoring a traffic control device.
She was released on bond a few hours later.