Memphis rapper Glorilla made her MTV VMAs debut tonight, taking the stage at Long Island’s UBS Arena for a performance of “Yeah Glo!” from her new album Ehhthang Ehhthang and recent single “TGIF.” Glorilla strutted down a long wooden desk flanked by dancers, flying dollar bills, and erupting flames. Watch it happen below.
Glorilla is nominated in three categories at this year’s VMAs; “Yeah Glo!” got a nod for Best Hip-Hop, while “Wanna Be,” her joint track with Megan Thee Stallion, was recognized for Best Collaboration. The rapper also got a nom for MTV Push Performance of the Year, for her September 2023 performance of “Lick or Sum.”
Revisit the 2023 Rising interview “Glorilla Suffers No Fools” and follow along with all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
