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Doechii Reflects on Grammy Win, Songwriting, and Upcoming Album in Revealing Interview

The Grammy-winning rapper opens up about her creative process, personal relationships, and plans to address challenging topics in her next project.

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Overview

  • Doechii shared that her 2024 track 'Denial Is a River' took a year to write as she processed a breakup and avoided giving any ex undue attention in her music.
  • The rapper revealed that SZA's album 'Ctrl' inspired her to embrace vulnerability in her music and end an unsupportive relationship at age 18.
  • Her family keeps her grounded, calling her by her birth name, Jaylah, and rarely discussing her work despite her rising fame.
  • Doechii, a queer Black woman, highlighted how her identity and relationships shape her music, emphasizing the importance of queer perspectives in hip-hop.
  • Teasing her next project, she announced plans to explore difficult topics and spark important conversations through her upcoming music.