(10 Mar 2025)
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Paris – 4 March 2025
1. Various, Doechii
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Beverly Hills, California – 21 September 2023
2. Wide of Doechii
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Los Angeles – 7 December 2024
3. Medium Doechii gives an interview
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Doechii, recording artist:
"I think so. I think by heart, I’ve naturally been a rebel ever since I was young. And so, when everybody’s going left, I want to go right. And I think that being a disruptor is about having the bravery and the courage to be different, even when people won’t get it. Thank God they do now."
(Reporter: You mentioned you’ve known who you’ve wanted to be and who you are for such a long time. At what point did that come? Has it always been there and when did you know this is the direction I want to be doing, this is the music I want to put out, and this is who I am?")
"I don’t think that, it took me some time to develop my confidence and get an idea of who I am. But I think I realized over and over again that I’m most happiest when I am behaving and performing as if nobody is around. Who are you when you’re a lion? And that’s how I live my life."
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Elmont, NY – 11 September 2024
5. Various, Doechii
STORYLINE:
The rising rapper Doechii has earned the title of Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA, Lady Gaga and as last year’s honoree, Karol G.
The news arrives just one month after Doechii won the Grammy for best rap album, only the third woman to win in that category.
When it came time to give her award speech, the tears were immediate. “This category was introduced in 1989. Two women have won, Lauryn Hill —” she said, correcting herself. “Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”
Now she will be honored as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 29. Previous honorees include Madonna, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.
In 2024, The Associated Press named Doechii’s breakout mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” one of the best albums of the year — a versatile album that teeters from the romance of her smooth R&B and the acuity of her flows.
"Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy 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 in a statement. “We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”
Other award recipients at the Billboard Women in Music Awards include aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Blackpink’s Jennie, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, Muni Long and Tyla.
The awards show will be held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, hosted by Laverne Cox.
Billboard Women in Music will air live on March 29 at 7 p.m. Pacific on VIZIO WatchFree+.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
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