GloRilla Responds To Fabolous' Criticism Of Women In Rap

BY Caroline Fisher
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 08: GloRilla performs onstage during weekend one, day three of Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 08, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)
GloRilla's not here for Fabolous' comments.

During her recent interview with GQ, GloRilla responded to Fabolous' take on women in rap, which he shared on social media over the summer. According to him, there are plenty of female MCs well-equipped with powerful stories, but they're not necessarily promoted as much as they should be. He criticized the industry for pushing only one kind of female hip-hop when there's plenty to choose from.

“Love hearing the female rappers talking some real sh*t,” Fabolous wrote in an Instagram Story. “Women are so strong, have so many stories and perspectives that we need to hear in pure form. No disrespect to any of the female rappers out, but I think there’s only one style of female rap/hip hop being promoted, programmed, and looked at as successful now."

GloRilla's Not Here For Fabolous' Comments

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GloRilla attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/FilmMagic)

GloRilla was asked about his comments, rolling her eyes in response to the question. “What men rap about? Killing, f*cking, robbing, cars, money,” she said. “Females rapping about the same sh*t,” she added. “But guess what? We're not killing. We're not in gangs. We’re not robbing. That's what men be doing. What we doing? We're sitting pretty, we're popping our sh*t, we're hustling, we're getting money. We f*ck, so we rap about what we do.” Clearly, the Memphis native wasn't feeling his comments. She hasn't let them deter her from staying busy, however, as she recently revealed that she's working on multiple projects simultaneously.

“I’m always workin’ on some new work,” she told NFL City Life earlier this month. “I’m workin’ on a project right now. Two different projects.” According to her one of the projects is a collab, though she's yet to announce who she's working with on it. The other project is her debut album, which listeners can't wait to hear. What do you think of GloRilla's response to Fabolous' criticism of women in rap? Do you agree with her take? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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