Don't mind us crying after watching Doechii's acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
The Tampa born rapper became only the third ever woman to win Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday for her standout mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. The moment was especially meaningful considering the last woman to win in that category, Cardi B, was present to award Doechii with the honor. Before Cardi B and Doechii, Lauryn Hill was the first ever woman to take home the award for Best Rap Album for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1999. Doechii accepted her award, one of the first of the evening, in a custom Thom Browne number, a designer that has been supportive of her since her rise as an emcee to watch in recent years.
"I don't wanna make this long but this category was introduced in 1989 and only two women have won— Lauryn Hill — wait, three women have won! Lauryn Hill, Cardi B, and Doechii!" the rapper began her speech. "I put my heart and my soul into this mixtape—I went through so much and I dedicated myself to sobriety and God told me I would be rewarded and he would show me just how good it can get."
Doechii continued her speech with an inspiring message to her fans and any young women watching tonight's ceremony.
“I know there’s some Black girl—so many Black women—watching me right now. And I wanna tell you, you can do it," she said through tears. "Anything is possible. Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you.”
