Just one month after making her mark and winning a Grammy for Best Rap Album, Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year. The rising rapper recently took the stage at the annual Billboard event in Mar. 29th to accept her award.
During her acceptance speech, Doechii remarked on how this honor was a “full-circle moment” for her. She also talked about the importance of highlighting female artists, calling attention to sexism and the lack of inclusion in the music industry.
While Doechii released her first song, “Girls,” back in 2018, many people discovered the rapper in 2023 through “What It Is (Block Boy),” a collaboration with Kodak Black. The song quickly garnered millions of streams with the help of TikTok, as it was used for more than 2 million posts.
Doechii gained an even bigger fan base after she was featured on Tyler, The Creator’s most recent album CHROMAKOPIA, released in October of last year. She’s featured on the song “Balloon,” which currently has more than 100 million streams on Spotify. This feature quickly brought Doechii into mainstream music and introduced her talents to people around the world.
She also had another song, “DENIAL IS A RIVER,” go viral on TikTok, making it the biggest song on her most recent album, Alligator Bites Never Heal. The song’s music video has also caught the attention of many due to its unique style and cameos from celebrities like Zach Fox, Rickey Thompson, and Teezo Touchdown. Fans have also been drawn to Doechii’s stage presence, as her performances on Genius Open Mic, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NPR Tiny Desk have showcased her distinct talent.
Now, as her newest album continues to find new fans, Doechii is also leaving her mark on pop culture with her theatrical fashion looks for Paris Fashion Week and interviews that showcase her bold and authentic personality.
“I saw some of her red carpet outfits, and they’re so unique and beautiful. I hear her songs all over TikTok, and now she’s won so many awards already. I just think she’s talented,” says junior Alessandra Moreno.
TikTok has been a source of virality for many artists, such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chappell Roan. Because of this, it leaves many to wonder if these artists’ fame will only be short lived. However, it’s clear with Doechii’s unique style and talent that she is here to stay and that this is only the beginning of her promising career.
