The Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School graduate, who began pursuing music as a teen, was one of the special guests on deck for the Tennessee city’s annual 901 Day, a reference to the area code.
The 901 Day celebration and the key to the city underscore GloRilla’s influence in the community and her rise in the music industry. Her recognition as a prominent figure in Memphis highlights the city’s support for local talent and the pride Memphians have in their cultural icons. As the city continues to celebrate 901 Day, GloRilla’s achievement stands out as a moment of pride for both the artist and her hometown.
The honour arrives more than a year after Drake was gifted the Key to Memphis.  Drake spent summers as a child in Memphis. His father, Dennis Graham, is from Tennessee’s second-most populous city. Throughout his career, Drake paid homage to his “second home” in his music and videos.
