Billboard announced that Doechii has been named Billboard’s ‘2025 Woman of the Year’. In a statement, Billboard’s editor-in-chief Hannah Karp praised Doechii’s “ultra-candid lyrics and utterly unique sound, style and spirit.”
The Grammy-winning artist will be presented with the honor at the annual Billboard Women in Music ceremony, hosted by Laverne Cox and taking place Saturday, March 29, at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California.
Other artists who will be honored during the gala include aespa (Group of the Year); Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award); Erykah Badu (Icon Award); GloRilla (Powerhouse Award); Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year); JENNIE (Global Force Award); Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award); Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award); Muni Long (Rising Star Award) and Tyla (Impact Award).
Doechii has skyrocketed in popularity with her viral hits “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River” In January, she won her first-ever Grammy for her 2024 album “Alligator Bites Never Heal” in the best rap album category, becoming only the third woman in the award show’s history to win the honor. Currently, Doechii has had five songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Balloon” (with Tyler the Creator) and “ExtraL” (featuring Jennie).
The event will air live on VIZIO WatchFree+ on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET/at 7 p.m. PT.
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