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Doechii Reflects on Viral BET Awards Speech and Previews New Music

She says live television provided the only uncensorable platform to highlight military interventions tearing immigrant families apart

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Overview

  • Doechii told British Vogue she chose the live BET Awards moment because “they were live, so it wasn’t shit they could do about it” when condemning President Trump’s immigration raids
  • During her acceptance speech she criticized the deployment of National Guard troops and ICE agents against peaceful protesters and called for solidarity with Black, Latino, trans and international communities
  • Her remarks have been viewed millions of times online, demonstrating the power of uncensored broadcasts and social media to amplify artist-led activism
  • The Vogue cover story reveals she will spend July working on a new album focused on deep vulnerability and social justice themes following her Grammy and Billboard Woman of the Year honors
  • Her fusion of artistry and political engagement reinforces her status as a prominent voice in hip-hop and public debate