GloRilla Performs Live: Channels Michael Jackson During Bayou Classic

GloRilla lit up the Caesars Superdome with a high-energy halftime tribute to Michael Jackson and a nod to HBCU culture during the 2025 Bayou Classic.

Big Glo turned the annual showdown between Grambling State University and Southern University into a celebration of Hip-Hop and legacy. The Memphis rapper took the spotlight in a black-and-gold military-style jacket reminiscent of Jackson’s iconic look, delivering a visual homage that merged pop culture history with modern Southern swagger. Her setlist included her hits “TGIF” and “Let Her Cook,” energizing the crowd with help from the Grambling State Tiger Marching Band and the Orchesis Dance Company.

GloRilla called the performance meaningful, saying the Bayou Classic is “a huge moment for HBCU culture” and adding she was honored to perform with Grambling State students. Glo was also spotted courtside during a recent NBA game, cheering on Brandon Ingram, the Toronto Raptors forward rumored to be her boyfriend. She was seen celebrating after Ingram’s game-winning shot against the Indiana Pacers, adding fuel to ongoing speculation about their relationship.