Doechii

Rapper, Songwriter

American Tampa, Florida, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper, Songwriter
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/08/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceTampa, Florida, U.S.

Latest News about Doechii

05/02/2025

Doechii won Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards for her debut mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, making her the third female artist to win in the category. The mixtape peaked inside the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and was met with critical acclaim.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJaylah Ji'mya Hickmon
Other Names
  • Iamdoechii
  • Swamp Princess
  • Doechii the Don Diva
  • Doechii with two I’s
SchoolHoward W. Blake High School, Tampa, Florida
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)On her back

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (162 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Sexual OrientationBisexual

Family

FatherSnatcha Da Boss (rapper)
MotherCelesia Moore
Siblings2 twin sisters

Career

Debut
FilmEarth Mama (2023) as Trina
SongGirls (2016) on SoundCloud as Iamdoechii
Awards
  • Best Choreography in a Video at UK Music Video Awards for the album 'Crazy' (2022)
  • Rising Star at Billboard Women in Music (2023)
  • Variety named her the Hitmakers Hip-Hop Disruptor of the Year (2024)
  • Best Rap Album at Grammy Awards for Alligator Bites Never Heal (2025)
  • Outstanding New Artist at NAACP Image Awards (2025)
OverviewDoechii's career began with her debut song 'Girls' on SoundCloud in 2016, and she progressively gained recognition for her unique style. She made her film debut in 2023 and has been celebrated for her pioneering contributions to hip-hop. In 2022, she became the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. Her 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and won Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, making her the third female artist to win in that category.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Growing up in Tampa, she battled bullying, which inspired her artistic persona.
2. Her family background includes influences from her father and uncle, both of whom were rappers.
3. Initially aspiring to be a choral singer, she was encouraged by a friend to pursue music online.
4. In 2014, she embarked on her musical journey.
5. Her 2021 track, 'Yucky Blucky Fruitcake,' became a viral sensation.
6. Doechii was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in March 2022.
7. She performed at Coachella in April 2023 and released several hit singles thereafter.
8. Won the Best Rap Album category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming only the third woman to achieve this.
9. Candidly discussed her bisexuality in interviews, demonstrating openness about her identity.
10. In middle school, she penned the identity 'Doechii' in her diary as an alter ego embodying confidence and resilience.
11. She performed as a dancerette in a Christian marching band and sang gospel music, spending six days a week in church.
12. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she quit her job and used unemployment benefits to fund the recording of her debut mixtape Oh the Places You'll Go, released in November 2020.
13. Her 2023 single 'What It Is (Block Boy)' achieved platinum status and secured a spot in the Billboard Hot 100.
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