Who is Doechii?
Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, has emerged into the music industry’s spotlight after gaining attention through TikTok. This attention led her to sign a joint venture with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records in 2022. For those who did not know her from TikTok, Doechii’s name was etched into the history books when she became the third woman to ever win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Her unique and individualized rap style continues to turn heads from people of all generations, making her unstoppable.
Career breakthroughs
In December 2024, Doechii set the internet ablaze with her performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk. The video has now surpassed over 12 million views on YouTube, introducing all generations to her unique sound and talent. A little over two months later, Doechii took home the Grammy for her mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal.” This project encompasses Doechii’s creativity and vulnerability and shows how her in-your-face raps creates individual musical masterpieces. Most recently, Doechii was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year, following in the footsteps of musical icons like Billie Eilish and Madonna. This is just the beginning of Doechii’s stardom as she continues to change the rap industry, especially for women.
“Alligator Bites Never Heal” mixtape
Doechii’s third mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal” is a story consisting of 22 songs. It follows a journey of personal growth, preaching the importance of learning how to fully process your life and not let fear take over. Doechii wrote the album as a letter to herself and others on the road to sobriety, the road to success and the challenges Black women face. One of the most popular releases on the mixtape is “DENIAL IS A RIVER,” a vulnerable conversation between Doechii and her therapist alter-ego. Specifically, Docheii shares the story of her downward spiral after being cheated on by her ex-boyfriend. She sings about boys and intoxication, admitting the uncomfortable truth that sometimes it feels good to do bad things. Another hit is “Anxiety,” which Docheii first performed five years ago on her YouTube channel. But, thanks to TikTok, this catchy, versatile tune has recently risen in popularity, leading to its official release on the extended version of the mixtape this year.
