The rising rapper Doechii has earned the title of Billboard’s 2025 Lady of the 12 months, 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 had been speedy. “This category was introduced in 1989. Two women have won, Lauryn Hill —” she stated, correcting herself. “Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”
Now she can be honored as Lady of the 12 months on the Billboard Girls in Music Awards on March 29. Earlier honorees embody Madonna, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.
In 2024, The Related Press named Doechii’s breakout mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” among the best 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 turning into the third lady in historical past to win a Grammy finest rap album, and dazzling followers of each musical style along with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and completely distinctive sound, model and spirit,” stated Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard in an announcement. “We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”
Different award recipients on the Billboard Girls in Music Awards embody aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Blackpink’s Jennie, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, Muni Lengthy and Tyla.
The awards present can be held on the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, hosted by Laverne Cox.
Billboard Girls in Music will air reside on March 29 at 7 p.m. Pacific on VIZIO WatchFree+.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
