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GloRilla Slams Police Over Felony Drug Arrest As Law Enforcement Defends Decision

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By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

The Memphis rapper took to Twitter (X) on Thursday (July 24) to address her arrest for felony marijuana possession after police allegedly found cannabis in her home.

GloRilla called out Georgia law enforcement for arresting her on drug charges instead of tracking down the intruders who broke into her home while she was out of town performing.

The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, took to Twitter (X) on Thursday (July 24) to address her arrest for felony marijuana possession after police allegedly found cannabis in her Forsyth County home during a burglary investigation.

“CRAZY,” she wrote. “My House got Home Invaded Saturday. While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects, they focus on some cannabis. 1. So no I wasn’t busted. 2. My house got robbed. 3. I wasn’t home. Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that’s tea.”

According to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to a burglary call at Woods’ residence around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday (July 19). Three suspects were reportedly in the process of stealing items when someone inside the home fired shots, causing the intruders to flee. No arrests have been made in connection with the break-in.

While investigating the scene, deputies reported smelling marijuana and later discovered what they described as “a significant amount of marijuana” in the master bedroom closet. Woods was subsequently charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. She turned herself in to the Forsyth County Jail on Monday (July 22) and was released later that day after posting a $22,260 bond.

Her attorney, Drew Findling, issued a statement to XXL criticizing the arrest. “The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become,” the statement read. “Ms. Woods was out of town when her residence became a target for a group of home invaders who most likely knew she wasn’t there. What they didn’t know was that she had family staying with her that were traumatized by the violent entrance of this group, who grabbed high-value jewelry before taking off once they realized the home wasn’t vacant.”

Findling added, “When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft at Ms. Woods’ home, they instead sought a search warrant when they spotted what they believed was a small amount of marijuana. Law enforcement then sought arrest warrants for her even though she hadn’t been at her home for some time. No arrest warrants have been issued for the violent home invaders. Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.”

In response, Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman defended the department’s actions. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” Freeman said. “At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”

GloRilla, 24, rose to prominence in 2022 with her breakout single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” which became a viral anthem and earned her a Grammy nomination. Known for her gritty Southern delivery and raw lyrics, she quickly became one of rap’s most talked-about new voices, landing collaborations with Cardi B and Latto and performing at major festivals and award shows.