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Rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested in Forsyth County, Georgia, this week after deputies responding to an attempted burglary at her Atlanta-area home allegedly discovered several pounds of marijuana and THC-infused edibles. The Grammy-nominated “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” artist now faces two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute, along with a misdemeanor paraphernalia charge, according to the sheriff’s office affidavit released Thursday. Eyewitness timeline • Tuesday, 11:48 p.m.: Neighbors reported suspicious activity and broken glass at the gated residence, prompting deputies to conduct a welfare check. • 12:17 a.m.: Officers say they spotted burglary suspects fleeing through a rear fence and entered the property to secure the scene. • 12:42 a.m.: A search warrant executed inside the home led to the discovery of approximately three pounds of marijuana, pre-rolled cones and “designer” THC gummies packaged for resale, court documents state. • 2:03 a.m.: Woods was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Forsyth County Jail. Bond and next court date Woods posted a $35,000 bond just before dawn Wednesday and was released after nearly six hours behind bars. Her arraignment is scheduled for August 12 in Forsyth County Superior Court, where she could face up to 15 years if convicted on both felonies. GloRilla’s response In an Instagram Live that drew more than 150,000 viewers, the Memphis native called the incident “crazy,” insisting the cannabis was for “personal vibes” and claiming she was the real victim: “They kicked in my door, and I’m the one who went to jail. Make it make sense!” She also thanked fans for the “free Glo” hashtag that trended on X within hours of her arrest. Industry fallout • WNBA All-Star Game: Organizers confirmed that GloRilla’s planned halftime performance in Phoenix this Saturday will proceed after “internal review,” but with heightened security protocols. • Label reaction: Yo Gotti’s CMG imprint issued a brief statement supporting “our sister GloRilla,” adding they are “confident the facts will clear her name.” • Streaming bump: Spotify reports a 42 % surge in GloRilla’s catalog streams within 24 hours of the arrest, echoing a pattern seen after her 2023 Grammy nomination. Legal outlook Georgia’s SB 42, enacted last year, tightened penalties for cannabis distribution over one ounce, making first-time offenders ineligible for conditional discharge. However, criminal-defense attorney Gerald Griggs tells local media that the state rarely pursues maximum sentences for non-violent drug cases involving entertainers, predicting a negotiated plea or pretrial diversion if prosecutors don’t add trafficking enhancements. What’s next for fans GloRilla’s debut album “EHUHH!” is still slated for a September 19 drop, and promoters for her fall “Anyways, Life’s Great” tour say dates remain intact pending court developments. Ticketmaster’s refund window will open only if a sentencing hearing conflicts with scheduled shows. Key takeaways • GloRilla faces two felony drug counts after a burglary call led police to her home. • She denies intent to distribute, has been released on bond, and will appear in court Aug. 12. • Streaming numbers and social chatter suggest the controversy is boosting her visibility, but Georgia’s strict cannabis laws pose real legal risk. Search interest in “GloRilla arrest,” “GloRilla drug charges,” and “Gloria Woods court date” is spiking, signaling that the unfolding case—and its impact on her rising rap career—will dominate hip-hop news cycles in the weeks ahead.