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Hip Hop Awards 2023: Get Familiar with Memphis Rising Star Gloss Up

The Quality Control signee is swiftly paving her way to complete stardom.

Once more, the Memphis rap scene hits the jackpot, this time with the emergence of rapper Gloss Up. Her name might ring a bell for hip-hop fans first introduced to her as one of GloRilla’s closest friends. 

The 26-year-old emcee splashed with her cypher performance at the “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023, hosted by rapper Fat Joe. Gloss Up held her ground and shined brightly alongside Lola Brooke, Lady London, and industry veteran Bun B. In celebration of this year’s remarkable ceremony, dive deeper into the world of the talented cypher performer with these intriguing facts.

  • She’s friends with another breakthrough Memphis rapper

    Gloss Up is part of a friend group of female rappers from Memphis, including “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 performer GloRilla

  • Secular music was not allowed in her home growing up

    Growing up the aspiring rapper lived between her father and mother’s house, the latter of which did not allow her to listen to rap music. However, that did not stop her from jotting down raps she made. 

  • She’s also in school

    As the female emcee continues to nurture her rap career, she’s also working towards earning her cosmetologist license. 

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  • She got her stage name from her Grandfather

    The rapper used to wear so much vaseline that her grandfather would often call her glossy. When she became a rapper, the name evolved. 

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