Doechii
Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon
Doechii is an American rapper from Tampa, Florida active since 2019.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Tampa, Florida
- Born
- August 14, 1998
- Years active
- 2019–present
Early life
A Tampa, Florida native, Jaylah Hickmon built a following with genre-blending visuals before becoming the first woman rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment.
Career
Her viral hit "What It Is" and the acclaimed mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal" won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2025.
Major achievements
She won a Grammy for Best Rap Album, only the third woman to do so.
Legacy
Doechii emerged as a boundary-pushing, theatrical force in 2020s hip-hop.
References
Frequently asked questions about Doechii
- What is Doechii known for?
- Doechii is an American rapper from Tampa, Florida active since 2019. Doechii is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Doechii from?
- Doechii is from Tampa, Florida.
- When was Doechii born?
- Doechii was born on August 14, 1998, in Tampa, Florida.
- What kind of music does Doechii make?
- Doechii's music spans Hip-hop, Alternative hip-hop, and Pop-rap.
- Is Doechii still active?
- Yes — Doechii has been active since 2019 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Doechii been associated with?
- Doechii has been associated with Top Dawg and Capitol.
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