Mickey Guyton presents GloRilla with the Powerhouse Award at Billboard Women In Music 2025.
Mickey Guyton:
How are y’all doing? I had a couple of glasses of wine. Good evening everyone. It is my absolute joy to be here to honor someone who is changing the game, GloRilla. “Showing off my moose knuckle.” When I first met Glo, I was struck by how beautiful, sweet and kind she is. I had already fallen in love with her and her music, her confidence, her energy, her undeniable presence. But meeting her in person, chef’s kiss honey. GloRilla burst onto the scene with “F.N.F.” That’s right. GloRilla burst onto the scene with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and has been unstoppable ever since. Her debut album Glorious earned the highest first week total sales for a rap album by a female artist in 2024, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. With hits like “Yeah, Glo,” “TGIF” and “Wanna Be” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, she’s racked up 12 – y’all give it up for Glo – she’s racked up 12 career Hot 100 hits, including nine just this past year. And let’s talk about domination, she has had three No. 1 hits on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, even replacing herself at the top spot. What makes GloRilla so special isn’t just her talent, it’s her authenticity. Glo has said, “betting on myself, I’ll never lose,” and that’s the true source of her power. She brings her personality to every track, delivering lyrics with a signature Memphis grit. My girl. Grit that is completely her own. She has a unique ability to combine femininity, toughness and optimism. Whether she’s hyping up a crowd on her sold out tour, celebrating multiple Grammy nominations, or giving back to her community, she does it all with heart, passion and an undeniable glow.
