US EditionDoechii Says Westside Gunn ‘Snapped’ When He Sampled Her on His Latest EP ‘Heels Have Eyes’
- Doechii, whose real name is Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, hopes to be wealthy enough by 2045 to avoid working for money and to focus on creative projects, stating, "I hope to be writing books or to have other creative facets that don’t generate money."
- She rejected the notion that she is more intellectual than other female rappers, stating that comparisons to other artists are unnecessary for interpreting art.
- Doechii revealed that her stage name came from a whisper she heard in sixth grade and explained her creative choices, saying, "I like to fuck things up because to me, it looks cooler that way."
- During the interview, she shared her belief in spontaneous creativity, noting she did not prepare a speech for the Grammys and felt she would know what to say in the moment.
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Doechii says her ‘existence as a queer Black woman is a contribution to hip-hop’
Doechii is one of the biggest names in the music industry right now, and the star herself believes that her “literal existence as a queer Black woman” is contributing positively to the hip-hop genre. The star has become just one of three Grammy award-winners for best rap album (following in the footsteps of visionaries Lauryn Hill and Cardi B) and has even joined the ranks of stars like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in being named Billboard’s Woma…
Doechii Hopes She’s Done Working 20 Years From Now
Getty Image Doechii is still relatively early in her career, but if she has it her way, we may not be getting new music from her come 2045. At the end of a new Cosmopolitan interview, Doechii (real name Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon) was asked where she sees herself in 20 years and she responded: I hope I’m resting. I hope to be writing books or to have other creative facets that don’t generate money — doing things just to do them, not as a job. Hopeful…
Doechii Says Her Family Keeps Her Humble
As Doechii’s star keeps shining, she revealed that her family makes sure she remains humble. Featured in a new Cosmopolitan cover story interview, Doechii spoke about how her family has helped to handle her newfound fame. “They’re always keeping me grounded,” Doechii said. “Most of the time, I don’t talk about work with them.” She even recalled a recent interaction with her family that captures how they really get down. “I was in the car with my…
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