GloRilla’s viral reaction to Beyoncé’s “TGIF” & “Diva” mashup is pure joy
GloRilla’s Beyoncé Fan Moment Goes Viral
On June 30, 2025, Memphis rapper GloRilla lit up social media when she posted a video of herself vibing hard at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour stop in Houston. Wearing a cowboy hat and dancing like nobody was watching, she celebrated a standout moment: Beyoncé’s mashup of her own hit “Diva” with GloRilla’s “TGIF.”
The performance struck a chord beyond fanfare—it represented a powerful nod to sisterhood in music. Beyoncé’s surprise inclusion of GloRilla’s breakout anthem symbolized how today’s top female artists elevate each other, live and onstage. It wasn’t just a shoutout; it was a co-sign, and the crowd knew it.
From Memphis to Mainstream Stardom
GloRilla emerged as a hip-hop powerhouse with her 2022 viral hit “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” alongside producer Hitkidd. The track, which sparked the #FNFChallenge on TikTok, peaked in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance. This breakthrough led to her signing with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group in July 2022. Her follow-up, “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B, became her first top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing her knack for impactful female music collaborations. Her debut EP, Anyways, Life’s Great (2022), debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200.
In 2024, GloRilla solidified her stardom with her mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang and debut album Glorious, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 with 69,000 units sold in its first week. Singles like “Yeah Glo!,” “Wanna Be” with Megan Thee Stallion, and “TGIF” dominated charts, with “Yeah Glo!” becoming her longest-charting hit. Despite challenges, like a 2024 DUI arrest, GloRilla’s raw energy, Southern crunk style, and female music collaborations with artists like Latto and Sexyy Red have cemented her as a leading voice in hip-hop, inspiring fans with her resilience and authenticity.
From Fan to Peer: GloRilla’s Beyoncé Connection
The Southern belle, has often referred to Beyoncé as her dream collaborator. Her appearance at the Cowboy Carter Tour was reverence, awe, and potential alignment.
Beyoncé’s tour—supporting her genre-bending 2024 album Cowboy Carter—has been hailed as a cultural reset. It fuses country, R&B, and hip-hop, while honoring Black artistry across genres. GloRilla’s excitement felt authentic because it mirrored a deeper truth: female artists see each other, celebrate each other, and grow together.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour: A Celebration of Black Excellence
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, launched on April 28, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, is a cultural juggernaut. Supporting her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter album, the tour spans 32 stadium shows across nine cities. Concluding in Las Vegas on July 26, 2025. The album, which made history as the first by a Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammys, blends country, hip-hop, and R&B. Further, spotlighting Black pioneers in music. The tour’s name pays homage to the Chitlin’ Circuit. Historic venues where Black artists performed during segregation. Ultimately, reinforcing its mission to reclaim space for Black voices in country music.
The tour is a spectacle of high-fashion Western glam and cutting-edge visuals. Featuring robotic bucking broncos and Beyoncé soaring above audiences in an illuminated Cadillac. At the Houston show, GloRilla’s reaction to the “TGIF” and “Diva” mashup highlighted the tour’s genre-mixing prowess. Beyoncé also welcomed collaborators like Shaboozey and Post Malone during her Netflix-streamed “Beyoncé Bowl” halftime performance. Further, amplifying female music collaborations and Black artistry. Despite some reports of unsold tickets, the tour grossed over $325 million. With 275,000 tickets sold for six London shows alone, breaking records at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Ultimately, the tour’s inclusion of Black female country artists like Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts is a highlight. Further, showcasing Beyoncé’s commitment to uplifting women in music.
A List Of Chart Topping Female Collaborations
Aside from GloRilla and Beyoncé’s collaboration, the recent wave of sisterhood in music is impressive. From rap to r&b and beyond, the ladies of music are teaming up. Proving that their really is power in numbers. Here’s a list including some of music’s most feminine collaborations.
GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion: “Wanna Be”
One of 2024’s biggest female-led bangers, “Wanna Be” saw GloRilla team up with Megan Thee Stallion for a fearless flex of Southern rap supremacy. Pulled from GloRilla’s Ehhthang Ehhthang mixtape, the single climbed into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40.
Sampling Soulja Boy’s “Petty Boy Swag” and Project Pat’s “Don’t Save Her,” the track blends raunchy wit with booming bass. Megan’s Houston flair and GloRilla’s Memphis grit give the track high-octane energy. Despite a brief copyright lawsuit from Plies (later dropped), “Wanna Be” proved a breakout moment—and a cultural one at that.
Nicki Minaj & Beyoncé: “Feeling Myself”
No list of top female collabs is complete without 2014’s “Feeling Myself.” Teaming up at the peak of their powers, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé dropped a confidence-drenched track that became an instant classic.
Produced by Hit-Boy with writing help from SZA, “Feeling Myself” paired Minaj’s surgical verses with Beyoncé’s swagger-filled chorus. It didn’t just trend—it endured, peaking at No. 43 and ruling playlists for years. Its music video was vibrant, luxurious, and radiated black girl excellence.
Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight, & Chaka Khan: “Missing You”
Some collaborations don’t just slap—they heal. “Missing You,” the emotional ballad from the Set It Off (1996) soundtrack, brought together four R&B powerhouses: Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Khan.
With themes of grief and strength, the track became a go-to for those coping with loss. Every verse felt like a personal confession, every harmony a hug. It’s an enduring example of how female musicians channel raw emotion into art that lasts decades.
Eve & Gwen Stefani: “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
In 2001, rapper Eve and pop rebel Gwen Stefani changed the game. Their hit “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” fused two genres—and two fanbases. Produced by Dr. Dre, the Grammy-winning track hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Proving that rapper Eve was capable of more than just hip-hop.
It wasn’t just the song that broke barriers. The music video, featuring a rebellious joyride and iconic fashion, redefined what female empowerment could look like: tough, glamorous, and unified. It’s proof that cross-genre collaborations can have massive cultural impact.
Beyoncé & Shakira: “Beautiful Liar”
In 2007, two global icons—Beyoncé and Shakira—joined forces for “Beautiful Liar,” a spicy blend of Latin and R&B flavor. The track soared to No. 3 and was lauded for its layered choreography and cultural fusion.
More than a hit, it was a visual and sonic celebration of femininity and sensuality. Beyoncé and Shakira didn’t just sing together—they mirrored one another, quite literally, in the viral video that inspired a wave of belly dance tutorials and duets around the world.
The Bigger Picture: Uplifting Each Other Beyond the Music
What connects all these moments—from GloRilla’s joy to Nicki & Beyoncé’s boldness—is that they’re built on mutual admiration. Female artists are no longer boxed in by genre, geography, or competition narratives.
These women are showing up for each other, in person and in performance. They’re choosing collaboration over comparison. In doing so, they’re making space for the next generation of artists to do the same.
Let the Music Lead
Female music collaborations are more than headlines—they’re the heartbeat of today’s music evolution. They bring together cultures, voices, and fanbases. They disrupt norms. And they empower millions. So when GloRilla shouts out Beyoncé at a sold-out tour stop, she’s not just a fan. She’s part of a movement—one where women in music don’t just shine. They shine together.