By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
(CNN) — Doechii’s big year simply received so much greater.
The rapper has been named Billboard’s 2025 Lady of the Yr and can be honored at an occasion happening later this month, the publication introduced on Monday.
A newcomer within the rap style, Doechii has skyrocketed in recognition together with her viral hits “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River,” which peaked on the No. 21 spot on the Scorching 100.
In January, she received her first-ever Grammy for her 2024 album “Alligator Bites By no means Heal” in the perfect rap album class, changing into solely the third lady within the award present’s historical past to win the glory. (She had additionally earned nominations for finest new artist and finest rap efficiency.) That very same night time, Doechii made her debut on the Grammys stage with an brisk efficiency of “Denial is a River” and “Catfish.”
The Tampa-bred artist has had 5 songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, together with “Balloon” and “ExtraL,” her collaborations with Tyler the Creator and Jennie, respectively.
Doechii beforehand obtained recognition from Billboard in 2023 when she was named the publication’s Music Rising Star award. She is just the third lady to go on to earn the Ladies of the Yr honor, following Girl Gaga and Ariana Grande.
In a press release, Billboard’s editor-in-chief Hannah Karp praised Doechii’s “ultra-candid lyrics and completely distinctive sound, type and spirit.”
Previous recipients of Billboard’s Lady of the Yr honor embody SZA, Billie Eilish, Madonna and Taylor Swift, amongst others.
At Billboard’s 2025 Ladies in Music occasion, the place Doechii can be honored, different awards may also be handed out. Jennie is about to to obtain the songwriter of the 12 months honor, Erykah Badu will obtain the breakthrough award and pop singer Meghan Trainor will obtain this 12 months’s hitmaker award. Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Lengthy and Tyla are all set to carry out.
The occasion will air dwell on VIZIO WatchFree+ on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET/at 7 p.m. PT.
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