GloRilla Makes History with Gospel Award Win at 2025 BET Awards By Amanda Clemons| June 2025 In a powerful and unexpected moment at the 2025 BET Awards, Memphis rap sensation GloRilla claimed one of the night’s most meaningful honors— the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award —for her emotionally stirring single, “Rain Down On Me.” Featuring gospel legends Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music , the track has become a cultural and spiritual touchstone, bridging the gap between hip hop and gospel in a way rarely seen before. A Bold Crossover into Faith and Praise Known for her gritty Southern flow and street-smart lyrics, GloRilla—real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods—stunned fans with a vulnerable, faith-driven record that showed a different side of the rising star. The song, which debuted on her 2024 album Glorious , blends traditional gospel chords with modern rap cadences, echoing themes of redemption, perseverance, and divine protection. “I had this song in the ...