Doechii’s Historic Grammy Win Fuels Chart Surge and New Music Drop
Doechii’s rapid ascent in the music industry has reached new heights following her historic win at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The TDE rapper made history by becoming only the third woman to ever win Best Rap Album, joining Lauryn Hill (as part of the Fugees in 1997) and Cardi B (2019). Her album Alligator Bites Never Heal has since experienced a major sales boost, surging to No. 14 on the Billboard 200 with 31,000 units sold in the first full week after the Grammys—more than doubling its previous sales.
Her breakout single, Denial Is a River, also saw a significant jump, reaching No. 27 on the Hot 100, making it her highest-charting song to date.
A Grammy-Winning Performance and a Strategic Music Drop
Beyond her win, Doechii delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the night, blending Catfish and Denial Is a River in a high-energy, choreography-driven set that showcased her commanding stage presence.
Just hours after her Grammy triumph, she capitalized on the moment by releasing Nosebleeds, a track that nods to Kanye West’s famous 2005 Grammy acceptance speech. In a clever twist, she echoes Ye’s iconic words from his College Dropout win, rapping:
“Everybody wanted to know what Doechii would do if she didn’t win / I guess we’ll never—”
With its shape-shifting beat and confident delivery, the song serves as a bold declaration of her growing dominance.
A Cinematic Rollout
Before the Grammy buzz, Doechii had already built anticipation with a cinematic rollout for Denial Is a River. She teased the track with a cryptic ’90s sitcom-inspired marketing campaign titled The Denial Is a River Show. The nostalgic promo led to a star-studded music video featuring Zack Fox, Earl Sweatshirt, Teezo Touchdown, and ScHoolboy Q.
In the final cut, Doechii raps about her rapid rise to fame, commanding the screen with effortless charisma. The video crescendos into a chaotic explosion, symbolizing her unstoppable momentum.
What’s Next for Doechii?
With her name now firmly cemented in rap history, fans are eager to see what’s next for the Florida-born star. Many are hoping she’ll be featured on Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour, which kicks off in April before heading overseas in summer 2025.
For now, Doechii is riding high on her success, proving that her moment is far from fleeting—it’s just the beginning.
