Doechii, the acclaimed rapper and singer, achieved a significant milestone at the 2025 Grammy Awards by winning the Best Rap Album category for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. This victory makes her the third woman to receive this honor, following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Doechii expressed gratitude to her mother, her label Top Dawg Entertainment, her engineer Jada, and her dedicated fans, known as the Swamp. She also emphasized the importance of Black girls believing in their potential, stating that anything is possible.
Earlier in the evening, Doechii delivered a captivating performance of "Catfish" and "Denial Is a River" from her Grammy-winning mixtape. The elaborate stage setup featured over a dozen backup dancers in matching Thom Browne suits, culminating in a powerful interaction with her therapist alter-ego, portrayed by DJ Miss Milan.
In addition to her Grammy win, Doechii was nominated for Best New Artist and her single "Nissan Altima" was nominated for Best Rap Performance, though Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" won in that category. Her historic Grammy win and impactful performance have solidified her status as a rising star in the music industry.
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