Rising Rap Star GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Charges After Home Burglary Investigation
America’s rapidly rising rapper GloRilla, real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested on July 22, 2025, in Forsyth County, Georgia, on felony charges of marijuana possession and possession of a schedule I controlled substance, after authorities responded to an overnight break-in at her Atlanta-area residence.
The Incident
In the early hours of July 20, Forsyth County deputies were called to GloRilla’s home around 1:30 a.m. after reports of a burglary in progress. At the time, she was out of town performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. According to reports, three intruders entered the property, but an armed individual inside the home fired a warning shot, causing the suspects to flee. No injuries were reported.
While investigating the scene, deputies reportedly detected a strong smell of marijuana inside the home, prompting a deeper search.The Lanier Regional Drug Task Force secured a search warrant and uncovered a significant amount of marijuana in the master bedroom closet ([turn0news17], [turn0search6]).
Charges & Booking
Woods was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I drug under Georgia law. She voluntarily surrendered to Forsyth County authorities on July 22 and was released later that day on a $22,260 bond ([turn0news17], [turn0news21], [turn0news19]).
The Legal & Emotional Complexity
Sheriff Ron Freeman described Woods as both a victim and the subject of a legal investigation, noting that authorities would continue pursuing the burglary suspects even as they enforce drug laws ([turn0news17], [turn0news22]). Meanwhile, Woods’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg—criticized the response, arguing that officers prioritized a drug search over protecting the home invasion victims. They called Woods “a victim, not a suspect” and raised concern over law enforcement priorities ([turn0news18], [turn0search4]).
GloRilla Speaks Out
On social media, Woods strongly voiced her frustration:
“Long story short my house gets home invaded and I’m the only one that gets arrested.”
She added: “My House got Home Invaded Saturday… & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects, they focus on some cannabis.”
She reiterated that she wasn’t present and that only her family—a traumatized presence during the break-in—remained in the house ([turn0search16], [turn0news22]).
Career Context
The Memphis-born rapper, now 25, first gained widespread recognition with her 2022 hit “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)”, which earned a Grammy nomination and launched her into the spotlight. Following the success of tracks like “Yeah Glo!” and “TGIF”, her debut studio album Glorious released in 2024. Woods is currently wrapping her first headlining Glorious Tour, set to culminate with her hometown concert—Glo Bash—on July 25 in Memphis ([turn0search26], [turn0news19]).
Despite this arrest marking her second legal issue in Georgia (her last being a DUI in April 2024), the tour and high-profile show remain scheduled ([turn0news19], [turn0news20]).
Summary
On July 20, a burglary attempt occurred at GloRilla’s home while she was performing out of state.
In response, law enforcement discovered drugs during a search and arrested her two days later.
She faces felony drug charges despite being the reported victim of the break-in.
Her team and the public have highlighted the irony and raised concerns over investigative priorities.
Scheduled cultural events tied to her music career are reportedly proceeding as planned.