THE ‘SWAMP PRINCESS’ RAPPER WHO BECAME ONE OF HIP-HOP’S MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW VOICES
Doechii
b. 1998 · Musician
Early Life
Doechii was born Jaylah Hickmon on August 20, 1998, in Tampa, Florida, and developed an early interest in music, drawing on influences ranging from hip-hop to alternative and experimental sounds.
She began releasing independent music and building an online following through short-form video platforms before gaining wider industry attention.
Rise to Fame
Doechii signed with Top Dawg Entertainment in partnership with Capitol Records in 2022, joining a label known for developing distinctive hip-hop and R&B artists.
Her single ‘What It Is’ in 2023 helped raise her profile, and she continued to build critical acclaim for her genre-blending style and inventive visual presentation.
Career Highlights
Doechii released her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal in 2024 to widespread critical praise, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2025, becoming just the third woman in the category’s history to win.
She has continued to be recognized for her distinctive ‘Swamp Princess’ persona and inventive approach to music and performance, establishing herself as one of hip-hop’s most closely watched new voices.
Personal Life
Doechii has generally kept the details of her personal life private, focusing public attention on her music and creative projects.
She has spoken publicly about her identity and mental health in interviews, using her platform to discuss authenticity and self-expression in the music industry.
Net Worth & Legacy
Doechii’s net worth is estimated in the low millions of dollars, reflecting her still-developing career as a rapidly rising recording artist.
From independent releases in Tampa to a Grammy Award-winning breakthrough, Doechii has built an early legacy as one of hip-hop’s most original and closely watched new artists.