Rapper GloRilla was arrested last Tuesday on felony possession of marijuana and a Schedule I controlled substance. She turned herself in to Forsyth County Jail in Georgia after police responded to a break-in at her home.
According to law enforcement, someone in the house fired at the intruders before they fled the scene immediately, with no reported injuries. Authorities believe the burglars knew GloRilla was away from home, performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
When police began investigating after a reported “strong narcotics smell,” they found 2.8 pounds of marijuana and two jars of THC wax. Any amount over one ounce is felony marijuana possession in Georgia, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The Grammy-nominated rapper’s attorneys released a statement criticizing law enforcement: stating “[GloRilla] is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.”
This incident has drawn comparisons to GloRilla’s 2024 arrest, when she was pulled over for a DUI in Suwanee County, Georgia. Police found marijuana and open containers in her car during the incident, and she posted bail after being taken into custody.
T-shirts with GloRilla’s mugshot are for sale in her official merch store. The shirts were also reportedly sold at GloRilla & Friends 1st Annual GLO Bash last Friday. The mugshot made waves online, as fans admired her glamor even as she faced charges.
Types of Marijuana Legality
Seeing a public figure arrested for felony-level marijuana possession, especially in response to a home invasion, may have some people nervous about the legality of their stash. The answer? It depends on the state you’re in. Let’s take out some guesswork and break down the tiers of marijuana criminality across the US:
Fully Legal
Half of US states are fully legal marijuana states; they have decriminalized policies where possession will not lead to jail time. These states also have fully legal medicinal uses of marijuana, such as edibles or topical creams for specific ailments. Legal States include Alaska, Colorado, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Washington, and more.
Mixed Legality
Specifications and limits of states with some marijuana legality vary widely. It’s common for states to allow medicinal use, including CBD oil without THC, and to keep non-medical possession criminalized. These states include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and several others.
Fully Illegal
In states where marijuana is not legal, all possession is criminalized— including for medicinal use. Legalization is a hot-button issue, and most states have groups that advocate for marijuana law reform. Fully illegal states include Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wyoming.
GloRilla’s arrest is likely to contribute to the image that she has already curated: glam and unbothered. Her response, along with her team’s, contributes to her defiant, bad-girl public persona—and the internet can’t seem to get enough.
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