The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards showcased the immense talent of female rap artists as GloRilla and Sexyy Red united on stage to deliver an electrifying performance of ‘Whatchu Kno About Me’. Their dynamic presence captivated the Los Angeles audience, leading to an outpouring of excitement on social media as fans expressed their admiration! Not only did they dominate the stage with their performance, but the Memphis and St. Louis rappers also coordinated their fashion choices, enhancing their visual impact.

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Continue reading for a comprehensive recap of the rap queens’ performance, complete with video highlights! Discover how the social media community reacted to this unforgettable show!

GloRilla & Sexyy Red Dazzle in Golden Outfits for Their Show-Stopping Duo Performance

This year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards took place in the heart of Los Angeles at the iconic Dolby Theater. GloRilla was primed for a multi-song showcase, and she invited her ‘Glorious’ collaborators to deliver an unforgettable performance. The talented duo graced the stage in stunning golden ensembles, with Sexyy Red flaunting her signature vibrant red hair, while GloRilla chose a natural, glamorous look that complemented her style perfectly!

Following the performance, The Shade Room shared the footage, prompting an enthusiastic response from fans in the Instagram comments. Many were quick to praise GloRilla’s hard work and dedication.

@kompletely_kayla exclaimed, “Idc wat nobody say Glo be working!! I love that for her!

@nostalgiabops highlighted GloRilla’s improvement, stating, “Her stage presence has gotten so much better YEAH GLO!!!! ”

“Their breath control is actually hella good,” @dolce.dobson noted. @marleymorgz complimented their looks, writing, “That gold looks good on them .”

@thetrolldoll chimed in, “Words are clear they look good!!!!!”

“Two Black successful women,” @tweet_her_blaqk remarked proudly.

@terillisha commented, “I love how they are really trying! Putting in the effort to elevate. Proud of them.”

“so proud of them they ate it up,” @trixterblu added, while @babieejayyyy shared, “I liked everything about this.”

For those who may not know, ‘Whatchu Kno About Me’ is the fifth track on GloRilla’s latest album and features only Sexyy Red. The official music video for this hit was released five months ago and has already amassed over 64 million views and more than 18,000 comments on YouTube. The energy they brought to the stage was only matched in the two-plus-minute music visual. Check it out below!

Memphis Rapper K Carbon Joins GloRilla on the iHeartRadio Stage

GloRilla isn’t just making waves at the iHeartRadio Music Awards; she is also actively touring in the U.S. as part of her ‘Glorious’ tour. Recently, she gained attention for an energetic lap dance she performed on stage for her opening act, Boston Richey. This exciting tour commenced earlier this month and is expected to wrap up in late April with a grand finale in Memphis. Although she has collaborated with artists like Muni Long, BossMan Dlow, Kirk Franklin, T-Pain, Fridayy, and Latto on her album, it remains uncertain if any of them will accompany her during the tour.

Ohkay!! Boston Richey joined GloRilla on stage during her performance (: @gettyimages) : #TSRStaffKH pic.twitter.com/lXHozKIi93

— The Shade Room Teens (@shaderoomteens) March 15, 2025

While she didn’t replicate that choreography for her awards performance, GloRilla did invite another talented ‘Glorious’ collaborator to join her on stage. K Carbon, a fellow Memphis rapper, is featured on the album’s outro, ‘Never Find.’ GloRilla and K Carbon have also teamed up on multiple tracks, including ‘Shabooya’ and ‘Wrong One.’ Watch K Carbon shine during GloRilla’s iHeartRadio Music Awards performance starting at the 1:00 mark in the video below.

Reflecting on GloRilla’s Journey Before the Spotlight

As GloRilla embraced the iHeartRadio stage, a nostalgic video from her early studio days resurfaced online, going viral. She shared the clip on her social media, drawing a contrast to a more recent video of her performing the same song. In her caption, she inspired her followers by stating, “Bit you gotta GLO UP one day you might as well.”

In recent times, GloRilla’s studio sessions have expanded into new collaborations. Earlier this month, she contributed to LiAngelo Ball’s track, ‘Can You Please.’ Additionally, Halle Bailey recently teased an exciting new single that apparently features a touch of GloRilla’s unique style.

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