Doechii’s four Grammy nominations, including Best Rap Album and Best New Artist, might seem shocking to outsiders, but the rapper isn’t surprised.
In a chat with Jeremy Hecht at the Give Her FlowHERS gala in Los Angeles, Doechii candidly shared, ‘I’m having déjà vu — it feels like I’ve been here before. I feel like I’ve received this before. So I feel aligned.’ The feeling of recognition is palpable for the rising star.
Doechii believes her labelmate ScHoolboy Q also deserved some recognition. ‘He deserved that spot as well,’ she asserted, emphasizing the strength of both of their projects.
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The rapper’s success has been bolstered by none other than Kendrick Lamar, who praised Doechii as the ‘hardest’ in the game on his Instagram. This sort of validation from a giant in the industry is no small feat.
In response, Doechii expressed her gratitude through her own social media, writing, ‘Thank you Dot. You the greatest,’ followed by a reflective note on appreciation: ‘Getting your flowers while you can still smell them >>>.’
Doechii has also expressed a desire to collaborate with Lamar, although she admits that she doesn’t feel ready yet. Speaking on The Joe Budden Podcast, she said, ‘I don’t assume anything and I also don’t feel entitled to a Kendrick feature, but I would absolutely love that. That’s the goal.’
She acknowledged, ‘I’ma be real, I don’t think I have the record right now for that opportunity. I think I would have to come a certain way and I don’t think I’m ready for that.’
For Doechii, the Grammy nominations are not just accolades but a feeling of alignment and recognition that her hard work aligns with the industry’s appreciation. Meanwhile, her journey continues as she aims for further collaboration and growth.
