Doechii’s Meteoric Rise Continues After Grammy Win & Billboard Milestone
Doechii is riding high after a game-changing night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, and her momentum is only getting stronger. Fresh off her historic win and electrifying performance, the TDE rapper is now making serious waves on the Billboard charts.
At the February 2 ceremony, Doechii became just the third female artist to win Best Rap Album, joining Lauryn Hill (as part of the Fugees in 1997) and Cardi B (2019). Her high-energy medley of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River” left fans and critics in awe, further cementing her reputation as one of rap’s most dynamic performers.
And the impact is clear—her Grammy-winning album Alligator Bites Never Heal has surged to No. 14 on the Billboard 200, marking her first-ever top 20 album with 31,000 sales in the first full week after the Grammys. Meanwhile, “Denial Is a River” has climbed to No. 27 on the Hot 100, making it her highest-charting single to date.
Not one to slow down, Doechii kept the excitement rolling just hours after her Grammy triumph by dropping a new track, “Nosebleeds.” The song pays homage to Kanye West’s iconic 2005 Grammy acceptance speech for Best Rap Album (The College Dropout). She flips his famous words into her own moment of triumph:
"I don’t know, is she gonna go crazy? Is she gonna go crazy? / Errbody wanted to know what Doechii would do if she didn’t win / I guess we’ll never—"
Fans are eating it up, and it’s just another example of how Doechii blends sharp lyricism with cultural moments to make her mark.
Beyond the music, her latest music video for “Denial Is a River” is another cinematic masterpiece. Leading up to its release, she teased fans with 90s sitcom-style promos under The Denial Is a River Show, leaving many wondering if she was launching a full series. Instead, it turned out to be a brilliantly executed rollout for the star-studded video, featuring guest appearances from Zack Fox, Earl Sweatshirt, Teezo Touchdown, ScHoolboy Q, Baby Tate, and more.
The final product? A chaotic house party-turned-explosive finale, perfectly capturing Doechii’s wild creativity and fearless energy.
From breaking records to delivering unforgettable performances, Doechii is proving she’s a force to be reckoned with. And if this past month is any indication, she’s just getting started.