Doechii Makes History with Grammy Win for Best Rap Album

The Tampa-born rapper, once fired from her job, becomes the third woman to win the category with her deeply personal mixtape.

Doechii, real name Jaylah Hickmon, won Best Rap Album for her mixtape 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She is the third woman in history to win the category, following Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, and was also nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance.
The win marks a milestone for women in hip-hop, as the mixtape defies traditional genre norms by blending vulnerability, humor, and innovation.
A resurfaced 2020 video shows Doechii discussing her firing from a job and her determination to pursue music, highlighting her journey from struggle to success.
In her acceptance speech, Doechii celebrated Black women and urged record labels to explore talent in Tampa, while emphasizing her dedication to sobriety and authenticity.