Chris's Room | Contributing writer
Rising rapper Doechii has officially cemented her place in the industry as she earns this year’s Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year title. This honor places her alongside past recipients like SZA, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Arianna Grande, and Karol G, an elite group of multi-platinum artists shaping today’s music landscape. With this milestone, Doechii’s rise in music has been undeniable, and her impact on the industry is only growing stronger.
Over the past year, the rapper’s career has skyrocketed, making her one of the most talked about artists in the industry. After releasing her critically acclaimed mixtape, "Alligator Bites Never Heal", she has marked her presence in the hip-hop industry. The project, when released, was praised for its fearless storytelling, genre-bending, and Doechii’s ability to blend rap, R&B, and experimental sounds seamlessly.
Beyond her music, Doechii has also made her stage presence known as she’s brought her electricity energy towards audiences at major festivals, giving fans highly energetic sets and innovative stage presence. Her ability to command a crowd further cemented her reputation as one of the most exciting new performers in the industry.
Her momentum only grew as she became the opening act on Beyonce’s critically acclaimed Renaissance Tour. Performing in stadiums across the world. Doechii introduces her artistry to a global audience proving that she could hold her own alongside one of the greatest entertainers.
Doechii’s growing influence in the industry has been reflected through her collaborations. The artists ending 2024 starting 2025 have worked with the biggest name music collaborating with the likes of Tyler the Creator and K-pop sensation, JENNIE. Both collaborations have been placed in Billboard’s top 10 hits within the first week of releasing, showcasing Doechii’s ability to connect with diverse audiences across different genres.
Since signing with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records in 2021, Doechii’s rise has been phenomenal. Her talent and dedication towards the industry were recognized this past February as she won Best Rap Album for her mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal” at the Grammy Awards making her only the third woman in History to earn the honor. She joins the likes of Cardi B and the Legendary Lauryn Hill!
Most recently, Doechii delivered another major moment in her career with the release of her long-awaited single “Anxiety”. Fans from all over the world have been requesting the track for over three months after discovering an earlier version on YouTube. Within the first couple weeks of the release, the single has amassed over 50 Million streams across all audio platforms proving how strong her fanbase has become.
Beyond the success of a single track, “Anxiety" also led to an unexpected but highly motivating collaboration with Will Smith. A Resurfaced clip from “ The French Prince of Bel-Air” had inspired a viral trend that quickly took over social media. With this collaboration coming to light, it has collected over 100 million streams across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
With every milestone she reaches, the Grammy-winning rap artist continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a Woman in hip-hop. She has stated that she refuses to be boxed into a single style or genre of music. Whether it's through her bold fashion statements, innovative music videos, or live performances, Doechii is clearly redefining artistry in Hip-Hop and continues to improve as it goes by.
The Billboard Woman of the Year event is set to take place on March 29, 2025, where she will take center stage among the most influential women in music. Doechii isn't just a rising star anymore; she is here to stay and is shaping the future of the music industry.
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