Doechii was widely praised for her performance of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River” at the ceremony, where she snagged the Best Rap Album award for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.
In her acceptance speech, Doechii delivered an inspiring message to young Black women watching. She became only the third woman ever to win the award, after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. Doechii was also nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance.
Doechii is setting the record straight following accusations about her performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, with some viewers insisting she lip-synced her way through her show-stopping set. The TDE artist took to TikTok to respond to rumors she wasn’t rapping live. Doechii did not hold back, yelling at the camera, visibly frustrated as she explained her performance.
Doechii elaborated on her intense performance, highlighting the intricate choreography that saw her incorporating literal gymnastics and costume changes into her high-energy Grammys set.