Doechii, fresh off her 2025 Grammy win for Best Rap Album with Alligator Bites Never Heal, has opened up about a pivotal moment in her life when she overcame suicidal thoughts.
In a recent interview with The Cut, the rapper recalled experiencing severe bullying in sixth grade, which led her to consider taking her own life.
"I was getting bullied so bad that I was thinking about killing myself," Doechii revealed. However, a powerful realization changed her perspective. "I realized, 'Oh, f---, I’m gonna kill myself and then I’m gonna be the only one dead. The bullies aren’t gonna be with me, and everything they said is not coming with me either.' I would just be gone."
Instead of succumbing to the pain, she made a bold decision. "And then I was like, 'F--- that! F--- that s---! I’m not going for that!' And this wash of peace came over me, and I received ‘I am Doechii,’" she explained. She described the revelation as a divine message, one that affirmed her self-worth and purpose.
The Denial Is a River artist emphasized how embracing her identity gave her strength. "I made a choice, a decision. I am the most important character in this movie. This is my motherf---ing movie."
Doechii’s candidness about her struggles aligns with her dedication to transparency in her music. She cites Lauryn Hill as a major inspiration, striving to evoke the same emotional connection in young Black girls who listen to her music. "The feeling that I have when I listen to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the same feeling I want some other Black little girl to have when she listens to me," she said.
As Doechii continues to rise in the industry, her story serves as a testament to resilience and self-empowerment.
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