Doechii star of the Grand Dîner du Louvre
After winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2025, Doechii took to the stage at the Grand Dîner du Louvre. Here’s a look back at the dazzling career of this rising star.
At the age of 26, Doechii, real name Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, has established herself as one of the most promising figures in American rap. Her rise has been marked by such hard-hitting tracks as “Persuasive” with SZA, “Alter Ego” with JT (City Girls) and “What It Is (Block Boy)” with Kodak Black. But it was with her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, released in 2024, that she definitively won over the public and the critics.
A bold, perfectionist artist
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Doechii has always sought to stand out from the crowd. Born into a family with a passion for music, she discovered her passion for performing through gymnastics, which taught her discipline and rigor. As early as 2016, she shared her first tracks on SoundCloud, before being spotted in 2021 thanks to her viral hit “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”.
Signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, she became the label’s first female rapper and enjoyed a string of successes. Inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill and Outkast, Doechii develops a unique style, blending raw energy and introspection.
A Grammy Award and a remarkable performance in Paris
In February 2025, Doechii surprised everyone by winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman in history to receive this distinction. Her precise flow and charisma also marked her appearance at the Grand Dîner du Louvre, where she gave an electrifying performance in front of an audience of celebrities and influential personalities.
With his boundless ambition and refined aesthetic, Doechii has established himself as a new rap icon, ready to make his mark on the years to come.
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