GloRilla’s “Rain Down On Me” Is a Homecoming, Not a Departure
Fresh off her first Gospel BET Award, Glo reminds us that faith and the streets aren’t mutually exclusive
Fresh off her first-ever Gospel win at the 2025 BET Awards, GloRilla is reminding folks where she came from—with a heartfelt music video that hits just as hard spiritually as her bars do in the streets.
On Monday, June 23, the Memphis rapper dropped the official video for “Rain Down On Me” featuring gospel legend Kirk Franklin, powerhouse vocalists Maverick City Music, and Kierra Sheard. Directed by Benny Boom, the visual takes us on a reflective trip back to Glo’s church-girl beginnings—lace socks, choir robes, and all.
What makes this drop special isn’t just the star-studded collaborations or high-gloss production—it’s the vulnerability. It’s the moment you realize that behind the hits and hard delivery, GloRilla is still Gloria Hallelujah Woods, the girl who grew up in pews before she lit up stages.
“I Owe It All to God.”
At the BET Awards, Glo’s win for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song marked a moment of pride—and a little bit of surprise. “It’s a blessing to get the Gospel award first because I owe it all to God,” she said during her acceptance speech. “I was kind of scared to ask Kirk Franklin to do this… but when he said yes, I was so excited. I had this song in the vault for so long.”
And that excitement translated. The video feels part testimony, part homecoming. It gives us a softer, more grounded side of Glo without stripping her edge. The visuals shift between church flashbacks and present-day reflections, reminding us that growth doesn’t mean forgetting where you came from—it means honoring it out loud.
Not Without Controversy
Still, not everyone celebrated the moment. Gospel singer Deitrick Haddon voiced concerns about a secular artist winning in a Gospel category, telling fans, “That’s not the space she’s in.”
But GloRilla’s fans—and many online—pushed back, pointing out that spirituality and testimony don’t always look one way. And maybe that’s the point.
Gospel isn’t just a genre. It’s a language of survival. And if anyone knows about surviving with style and grit, it’s Glo.
The debate raises a bigger question: Who gets to decide what’s “gospel enough”? Is it the sound, the setting, or the spirit behind it? Because if we’re being honest, some of the most powerful testimonies don’t happen in sanctuaries—they happen in songs that meet people where they are.
Rain, Faith, and Full Circles
With “Rain Down On Me,” GloRilla proves she can do both: hold down the streets and lift up a prayer. Whether it’s a rap verse or a church hymn, her story resonates—and this visual is proof that grace can look like grills, nails, and a choir in the background.
She’s not asking for permission to be both. She just is. And in a world that loves to box Black women into one version of ourselves, that’s powerful.
So whether you grew up in the church or found your own way to faith, “Rain Down On Me” is a reminder that spirituality isn’t about fitting a mold—it’s about being honest about where you’ve been and where you’re going.
And GloRilla? She’s walking in both worlds with her head high.
