Memphis rapper GloRilla is making waves far beyond the music world, proving that success looks different when you use it to give back.
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On Wednesday, December 18, the 25-year-old artist returned to Melrose High School in Memphis’ Orange Mound neighborhood. GloRilla announced plans to transform a school library into a state-of-the-art media center with a $25,000 donation. It’s a move that cements her legacy as an artist and hometown hero.
The funds will be used to establish the Gloria H. Woods Media Center, named after GloRilla. The center is a full-circle moment for the rapper who once roamed the halls of Melrose. GloRilla looked back on her school days and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to create something she wanted to grow into.
“So it warms my heart to know that I can do that now,” she said as she addressed the students. Christmas came early for them as GloRilla’s generosity promises to have a lasting impact on their education and experience at Melrose.
Disassembling the bag
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Melrose High’s principal shared detailed plans to invest $25,000 in students and the community.
- Spending $5,000 on flexible, comfortable seating, allergen-free carpeting, and décor to transform the media center into a creative and collaborative hub.
- $5,000 for updated learning software to ensure students have access to the latest tools for study and productivity.
- $5,000 for a student incentive called Glo Bucks, a program that rewards good grades, attendance and positive behavior.
- $5,000 for the GloRilla Mentorship Program, which provides field trips and personal development opportunities. Students in this program will receive direct feedback and encouragement from Glo himself via video chat.
- $2,500 to Melrose Clothes Closet, which provides essential toiletries, underwear and clothing to students in need.
- $2,500 for the Office of Family Engagement to strengthen community support by building strong connections between schools, students and families.
take a trip down memory lane
During his visit, GloRilla posed in front of his trophy case and recreated a photo from his time at Melrose. Sharing a nostalgic photo of them standing side by side on her Instagram Story, she reminded her fans and followers how far she’s come.
From chart-topping hits to heartfelt hometown gestures, GloRilla is showing the world that being a boss is about more than fame – it’s about creating opportunities for others. Her $25,000 donation is more than a financial donation. It is a declaration of hope and a blueprint for giving back.
For Melrose High School students, the Gloria H. Woods Media Center symbolizes a brighter future, inspired by a student who dared to dream big and bring it home. The ‘Gloria H. Woods Media Center’ is scheduled to be completed and opened to the public this summer.
Concluding a monumental year
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GloRilla has had a really tough year! In addition to giving back to the community, she is receiving praise from across the music community. One of her most notable achievements was having her track “TGIF” named the best song of the year by Time Magazine. The publication highlighted the song as part of a broader celebration of the 2024 music landscape, saying it was “selected with the Top 10 Best Albums of 2024 list in mind, so in order to showcase a wider range of music, the artist is not featured on either album” “He stated. .”
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