GloRilla has shared her reaction to the viral footage of a Baltimore pastor reciting her “gospel” lyrics and calling her a “new gospel artist.”
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Here’s Why The Baltimore Pastor Went Viral
According to Complex, on Tuesday, March 5, Baltimore-based pastor Reverend Melech E. M. Thomas shared a video of his recent sermon on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In the clip, Reverend Thomas recited lyrics from Glo’s 2022 hit single, ‘Tomorrow 2.’ Additionally, he referred to the rap song as “gospel music” and GloRilla as a “new gospel artist.”
“This is why I love, I love, I love good gospel music. I love good gospel music, and there’s this new gospel artist. Some of you might know her, some of you don’t, but her name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods,” the pastor told his congregation. “Yes, she’s from Memphis. She’s from Memphis.”
The pastor went on:
“Some of you might know her as GloRilla. GloRilla has a song called ‘Tomorrow’ and she makes this statement that blesses me; she says, ‘Everyday the sun don’t shine, but that’s why I love tomorrow,'” Reverend Thomas continued. “And I’m talking to some people that life ain’t been the kindest to you, but you understand that what big mama said all the time: that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. That every day is not good, but as long as I can make it to tomorrow, something can turn around.”
Before ending his sermon, the pastor instructed his congregants to turn to their neighbors and say, “Yeah, Glo!”
Check out the moment below.
Glorilla’s lyrics >>>> https://t.co/G3xigeenwc pic.twitter.com/jXWoftGFpU
— Melech. (@MelechThomas) March 5, 2024
Furthermore, after the pastor shared the clip of his sermon, he explained he decided to reference Glo’s lyrics.
“I raaaarely post my own sermon clips because I have issues with Black preaching being turned into commodity, but @GloTheofficial’s music is consistently inspiration and affirming…”
I raaaarely post my own sermon clips because I have issues with Black preaching being turned into commodity, but @GloTheofficial’s music is consistently inspiration and affirming. 🙌🏾
— Melech. (@MelechThomas) March 5, 2024
GloRilla Shares Her Reaction As Social Media Chimes In
To date, the pastor’s sermon has garnered over two million views on X. Among the viewers was GloRilla herself. Later, on March 5, the rapper retweeted the clip and added some brief words.
“PREACH ! Yeah Glo…”
PREACH ! Yeah Glo 🗣️ https://t.co/X0VIkp0n6d
— GloRilla 🦍 (@GloTheofficial) March 6, 2024
Additionally, social media users also chimed in in the comment section of her retweet.
CAN THE CHURCH GET A YEA GLO lmao 😭
— HOLLYWOOD HUNCHO🍊 1/2 RNO (@rnosage) March 6, 2024
Now you gotta come to Baltimore and visit the church 💜
— Catalina Byrd (@CatalinaByrd) March 6, 2024
Look at your neighbor and shout🗣️ Yea Glo! pic.twitter.com/2dgffj0pWA
— D. ℝʌɣє♛ (@saydraye) March 6, 2024
Glo we need a church remix directly from you!!! With this intro big energy stemming from your back story on why you were named and a fire choir! ✨🔥
— thundaclapperz07 (@ardiepynk) March 6, 2024
Nah, I felt this!! 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/uESEfwbxDF
— Cuh.Ween 👑 (@jNiiiiCe_) March 6, 2024
The Rapper Recently Made Headlines Herself
Outside of inspiring recent church sermons, GloRilla has also been making headlines. In February, the rapper caused a stir on social media when she let it be known that she had her eye on NBA baller Damian Lillard, per The Shade Room.
At the time, she posted a photo posing alongside him on X, with a brief caption:
“Who n***a dis is ? Cause I want him #GetEmGlo”
Shortly after, the rapper added:
“Whoever she is can’t whoop me so I really dgaf,”
To note, Lillard is currently undergoing divorce proceedings in regard to his two-year marriage with Kay’La Lillard, per The Shade Room.
Later that month, Glo shocked fans again when she revealed that she’s related to a popular Philadelphia-bred rapper.
