Raptors’ Brandon Ingram reveals GloRilla ‘lit him up’ after viral comments

After joking that GloRilla would get on Brandon Ingram’s “nerves” before the Toronto Raptors’ Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he recognized his mistake.

Speaking to reporters, Ingram conceded that GloRilla “lit me up” over his comment. He doubled down, reassuring everyone that he “won’t make that comment again.”

"Oh, she lit me up. I won't make that comment again."

Raptors' Brandon Ingram on GloRilla reacting to his post-practice comments the other day

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Luckily, the Raptors beat the Cavaliers to tie their playoff series in Game 4 on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. Ingram scored 23 points and had six rebounds in the game. However, he only made six of his 23 shots, and the team only made 32% of their shots. Miraculously, the Raptors held on to beat the Cavs by four points.

Are Raptors star Brandon Ingram and GloRilla dating?

Ingram and GloRilla have been dating since January 2026. Things appear to be going well, even despite Ingram’s recent comments.

GloRilla is a rapper who gained popularity for her 2022 single, “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” which was recorded with Hitkidd. The song resulted in her first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.

She released her debut studio album, Glorious, on Oct. 11, 2024. The album was preceded by two singles, “TGIF” and “Hollon.” A third single, “Whatchu Kno About Me,” was released 11 days after the album.

Before her full-length album, GloRilla had released several EPs, mixtapes, and singles. It’s unknown when her next album will come out.

To promote her debut album, GloRilla embarked on the Glorious Tour in 2025. The tour visited cities around the United States during its 22-show run. Before her first headlining tour, GloRilla opened for the likes of Lil Baby and Megan Thee Stallion.

Ingram is coming off his second All-Star season in the NBA. He was named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, taking the place of an injured Stephen Curry. During the 2025-26 regular season, his first year with the Raptors, Ingram averaged 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

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