The universe has spoken, and Doechii is officially THAT girl! Billboard has declared her the Woman of the Year for 2025, meaning we all must now legally acknowledge her musical superiority and unparalleled levels of cool.
This epic honor comes just weeks after the 26-year-old rap queen snatched a Grammy for Best Rap Album with her masterpiece, Alligator Bites Never Heal—a title that raises several questions about Florida wildlife safety but slaps nonetheless.
Billboard’s editorial director, Hannah Karp, had nothing but praise for the rising icon:
“Doechii has been on a meteoric rise since winning our Rising Star Award in 2023, and now she’s basically orbiting the sun with this Woman of the Year title. Her genre-blending genius and fearless creativity have made her a certified trailblazer.”
Translation? Doechii is out here rearranging the entire music industry like it’s a chaotic Sims game, and we’re all just watching in awe.
She now joins an elite club of previous winners, including Karol G, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. That’s right—Doechii is only the second rapper EVER to claim the title, making history while casually sipping tea and writing bangers.
The 2025 Billboard Women in Music event will go down on Saturday, March 29—so mark your calendars, charge your phones, and get ready to watch Doechii ascend to her rightful throne.
