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On February 2, 2025, rapper Doechii achieved a historic milestone by winning Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal. This accolade made her only the third woman to ever receive this honor, following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. However, her rise to success was anything but overnight. Doechii’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, self-belief, and relentless dedication to her craft.
Just five years ago, in 2020, Doechii—born Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon—found herself at a crossroads. After being fired from her job as a student advisor at a medical college in New York City, she took a bold leap of faith. Using her unemployment benefits as a makeshift grant, she self-funded and released her debut EP, Oh, The Places You'll Go, in November 2020. The EP included the track Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, an autobiographical song that went viral on TikTok in 2021, catapulting her into the public eye.
This breakthrough moment led to her signing with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2022, making her the label’s first female rapper. Over the next few years, Doechii refined her sound, experimented with different styles, and ultimately created Alligator Bites Never Heal, a mixtape that seamlessly blended rap, R&B, and experimental hip-hop. Released in August 2024, the project showcased her dynamic flow and fearless creativity, earning her widespread critical acclaim.
When Doechii took the stage to accept her Grammy, she delivered a heartfelt speech that resonated with many. She acknowledged the rarity of women winning in the Best Rap Album category and dedicated her award to her journey toward sobriety, faith, and self-discovery. She also made sure to shout out her hometown of Tampa, Florida, urging the industry to recognize the talent emerging from the city.
Beyond the award, Doechii also delivered one of the most electrifying performances of the night, performing Catfish and Denial Is a River despite battling bronchitis and the flu. Her high-energy, acrobatic set had the crowd in awe, and when rumors surfaced about lip-syncing, she was quick to shut them down, emphasizing that the performance was 100% live.
Doechii’s story serves as an inspiration to aspiring music creators everywhere. Her journey from an uncertain future in 2020 to a Grammy win in 2025 highlights the importance of resilience, self-investment, and the ability to turn setbacks into stepping stones.
Here are a few key takeaways from her story:
To celebrate her Grammy win, Doechii released a new track, Nosebleeds, produced in collaboration with Jonas Jeberg. The song serves as a reminder that success is never an endpoint but rather a stepping stone to even greater achievements.
Doechii’s story is proof that perseverance pays off. For anyone dreaming of making it in music, her journey is a shining example of what’s possible when you believe in yourself, embrace challenges, and refuse to give up.
For those who missed her Grammy-winning moment, you can watch her acceptance speech here:
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