The Reign Of Swamp Princess: Who Is Grammy Winner Doechii?
Rap royalty
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took centre stage this past Sunday, delivering its fair share of surprises, shocks, and snubs. As one of the most star-studded and entertaining Grammy nights in recent years, the event generated countless viral moments, leaving fans with plenty to talk about come Monday morning.
But perhaps the most pressing question of the night was “who is Doechii?”.
Meet Doechii: the Swamp Princess turned Grammy winner
If you hadn’t heard of Doechii before the Grammys, you certainly have now – and for all the right reasons. The rising rap powerhouse took home her first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album for her critically acclaimed record Alligator Bites Never Heal, making history as only the third woman to win the category.
Her moment of triumph didn’t stop there. Later in the night, she delivered a performance that left audiences – and fellow artists – stunned. Performing a high-energy medley of her hits “Catfish” and “Denial is a River,” Doechii’s electrifying stage presence, dramatic choreography, and genre-blending sound had the crowd on its feet. Billie Eilish’s jaw-dropping reaction quickly went viral, solidifying Doechii’s status as the night’s biggest breakout star.
A not-so-fairytale path to the Grammys
Doechii, who proudly calls herself the “Swamp Princess” in a nod to her Floridian roots and larger-than-life persona, has had anything but an easy road to success.
In a recently resurfaced 2020 YouTube video, she candidly shared that she had been fired from her job but refused to let it derail her dream. With unwavering determination, she moved to Los Angeles, knocking on record label doors until she finally got the elusive “yes.” That persistence paid off when her 2020 single “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” exploded on TikTok, launching her into the mainstream and securing her first major record deal.
@mtvbrasil Eu digo “BEST” e vocês “NEW ARTIST”! 😭💅 Muito feliz de ver @Doechii sendo reconhecida e colhendo os frutos do seu Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent ✨ #MTVMúsica #Doechii
Reigning over the music industry
Since then, Doechii has continued to push the boundaries of rap and hip-hop, blending elements of R&B, dance, and experimental beats to craft a sound that’s entirely her own. From her unapologetic lyrics to her innovative visuals, she has proven she’s not just a viral moment – she’s a movement.
With a Grammy now in her possession and the world watching, one thing is clear: this Swamp Princess is here to reign.
Imagery: Getty Images / @doechii
