After becoming the third woman to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album (Lauryn Hill and Cardi B are previous winners), the white hot rapper was named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard magazine. Previous honorees include Taylor Swift, SZA, Lady Gaga, and last year’s winner, Karol G. Check out Doechii’s NPR Tiny Desk concert which has garnered over 12 million views.
Warning: Performance contains adult themes and explicit language.
“Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album, and dazzling fans of every musical genre with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics, and utterly unique sound, style, and spirit,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard. “We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”
The Tampa native has had an incredible journey following the release of her breakout mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, which was also named one of the best albums of 2024 by The Associated Press.
Read more about Doechii on Billboard.com.
This article was written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., founder & editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire. Follow the Burton Wire IG or Meta.
