The rising rapper Doechii has earned the title of Billboard’s 2025 Lady of the Yr, touchdown her in the identical firm as Taylor Swift, SZA, Girl Gaga and as final 12 months’s honoree, Karol G.
The information arrives only one month after Doechii received the Grammy for finest rap album, solely the third lady to win in that class.
When it got here time to offer her award speech, the tears have been instant. “This category was introduced in 1989. Two women have won, Lauryn Hill —” she mentioned, correcting herself. “Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”
Now she will probably be honored as Lady of the Yr on the Billboard Ladies in Music Awards on March 29. Earlier honorees embrace Madonna, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.
In 2024, The Related Press named Doechii’s breakout mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” the most effective albums of the 12 months — a flexible album that teeters from the romance of her clean R&B and the acuity of her flows.
“Doechii is taking popular culture by storm, this 12 months changing into the third lady in historical past to win a Grammy finest rap album, and dazzling followers of each musical style together with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and completely distinctive sound, fashion and spirit,” mentioned Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard in a press release. “We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”
Different award recipients on the Billboard Ladies in Music Awards embrace aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Blackpink’s Jennie, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, Muni Lengthy and Tyla.
The awards present will probably be held on the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, hosted by Laverne Cox.
Billboard Ladies in Music will air reside on March 29 at 7 p.m. Pacific on VIZIO WatchFree+.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
