Doechii
Doechii is an alternative hip-hop artist from Tampa, Florida.
Tampa rapper on Top Dawg Entertainment whose theatrical, genre-bending Alligator Bites Never Heal won the 2025 Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Who is Doechii?
Doechii (Jaylah Hickmon) is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. She signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, the label of Kendrick Lamar and SZA, in 2022.
Known for
Her viral song "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" (2020), and then "What It Is (Block Boy)" (2023). Her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal (2024) won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2025, making her one of only three women ever to win that award.
Style
Theatrical and unpredictable: she switches between rapid-fire rapping, singing, house beats and spoken word, often in one song, with a lot of humor and emotion.
Impact
Doechii is one of the most exciting new voices in hip-hop and shows how far rap can stretch while staying rooted in skill.
Doechii: quick answers
What genre is Doechii?
Doechii’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Doechii is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2020s.
Where is Doechii from?
Doechii is from Tampa, Florida.
What is Doechii’s real name?
Doechii’s real name is Jaylah Hickmon.
When did Doechii start?
Doechii has been active since 2016.
Which artists are similar to Doechii?
If you like Doechii, listen to Kendrick Lamar, Little Simz and Rapsody.
