Doechii

Doechii
Doechii during a soundcheck at The Filmore Auditorium in 2022.
Doechii in 2022
Born
Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon

(1998-08-14) August 14, 1998 (age 28)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Other namesSwamp Princess
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
Musical career
GenresHip hop, R&B, pop, pop rap, trap
Labels
Websiteiamdoechii.com

Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon (born August 14, 1998), better known by her stage name as Doechii, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model, rapper and record producer. She has released two mixtapes, three extended plays (EPs), and thirty-one singles. She signed with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2022.

In 2024, her second mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal (2024), reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. It won Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

Early life

Jaylah Hickmon was born on August 14, 1998, to Celesia Moore and rapper Snatcha Da Boss. She was raised by her mother in a Christian home. She went to Howard W. Blake High School, a school that helped her be more creative. She did ballet, tap dancing, acting, cheerleading, and gymnastics.

Personal life

Doechii enjoys listening to 1970s French jazz. She is bisexual and wrote a public love letter to the LGBTQ+ community, which was published by Billboard in 2024.

Discography

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

References

  1. ↑ Dolan, Rebecca (October 3, 2022). "Doechii Is Persuasive". British GQ. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  2. ↑ Comiter, Jordana (February 3, 2025). "All About Doechii's Parents, Mom Celesia Moore and Dad Snatcha Da Boss (and the Moment They Knew She Was Destined for Rap Stardom)". People. Archived from the original on February 4, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  3. ↑ Elsiddig, Walaa (December 14, 2022). "Doechii Is Coming for the Crown: TDE's Next Big Bet Eyes Rap Royalty Status". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  4. ↑ Vujić, Katja (July 14, 2023). "Doechii Can Act, Too". The Cut. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  5. ↑ Doechii (June 1, 2024). "Doechii's Love Letter to the LGBTQ Community". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024.

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