Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin goes viral for custom grill

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin gained significant social media attention after appearing on stage at the Green Carpet Affair at the Birmingham Museum of Art. During a performance of the song “Grillz” by Nelly and Paul Wall, Woodfin joined the rapper on stage to showcase a custom gold grill.

The viral clip has garnered millions of views across platforms including TikTok, X, and Instagram. Amid the social media attention, city officials highlighted recent crime statistics, noting that Birmingham has seen a 75 percent reduction in homicides compared to the same period last year during the first 100 days of Woodfin’s third term.

According to a statement from the City of Birmingham, robberies have decreased by 26.7 percent, aggravated assaults are down 30.1 percent, and total violent crime has seen a 31.8 percent reduction. The city also reported a 100 percent clearance rate for homicide cases this year.