History of Doechii in Timeline

Doechii, born Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, is an American rapper and singer who gained prominence through viral TikTok videos in 2021. This success led to signing with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records in 2022. Her single "What It Is" featuring Kodak Black, released in 2023, marked her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned platinum certification. Demonstrating versatility, Doechii also made her acting debut in the drama film Earth Mama in 2023.

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August 14, 1998: Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon was born

On August 14, 1998, Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, was born. She is an American rapper and singer.

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2014: Started making music

By 2014, Doechii had started making music.

2016: Released debut song "Girls"

In 2016, Doechii released her debut song "Girls" on SoundCloud under the name Iamdoechii.

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2016: Protest against police brutality

In 2016, Doechii sold hoodies with the phrase "Stay woke. Stay black." in protest of police brutality.

2019: Released Coven Music Session, Vol. 1

In 2019, Doechii released one of her first projects, Coven Music Session, Vol. 1.

2019: Coven Music Session, Vol. 1 release

In 2019, the mixtape Coven Music Session, Vol. 1 was released.

September 2020: Released "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake"

In September 2020, Doechii released "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" from her debut EP, inspired by reading The Artist's Way.

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2021: Release of Bra-Less, featured on "Wat U Sed", and opening act for SZA

In 2021, Doechii released her second EP, Bra-Less, was featured on Isaiah Rashad's song "Wat U Sed" from his album, The House Is Burning, which she performed with Rashad at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, and was an opening act during SZA's 2021 tour.

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2021: Viral videos on TikTok

In 2021, Doechii's songs became viral videos on TikTok.

March 2022: Signed to Capitol Records and Top Dawg Entertainment, released "Persuasive", featured on "Trampoline"

In March 2022, Doechii was signed to Capitol Records and Top Dawg Entertainment and released "Persuasive", her first single published through Top Dawg. Also in March 2022, she appeared as a featured artist on David Guetta and Afrojack's song "Trampoline", alongside Missy Elliott and Bia.

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April 2022: Released the song "Crazy"

In April 2022, Doechii released the song "Crazy" with a music video.

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July 2022: "Persuasive" nominated for Push Performance of the Year

In July 2022, Doechii's performance of her song "Persuasive" was nominated for Push Performance of the Year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

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August 5, 2022: Released She / Her / Black Bitch

On August 5, 2022, Doechii released her second EP and her first major label release, She / Her / Black Bitch.

2022: Signed with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records

In 2022, Doechii signed recording contracts with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records.

April 2023: Performed at Coachella

In April 2023, Doechii performed at Coachella.

2023: Billboard Women in Music Rising Star

In 2023, Billboard Women in Music named Doechii a Rising Star.

2023: "What It Is (Block Boy)" success and acting debut

In 2023, Doechii's single "What It Is (Block Boy)" featuring Kodak Black, became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the RIAA. That same year, she made her acting debut in the drama film Earth Mama.

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2023: Sleepy Hallow samples "Somebody That I Used to Know"

In 2023, Sleepy Hallow sampled Gotye and Kimbra's 2011 single "Somebody That I Used to Know" for his eponymous song before Doechii's original version became popular on TikTok.

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August 2024: Released Alligator Bites Never Heal

In August 2024, Doechii released her second mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, to critical acclaim.

2024: Disclosed sobriety

Doechii disclosed in a 2024 interview with Joe Budden that she had recently become sober following years of heavy drinking.

2024: Guest appearance on Tyler, the Creator's "Balloon"

In 2024, Doechii guest appeared on Tyler, the Creator's song "Balloon".

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2024: Alligator Bites Never Heal peaked inside the top 10 of the Billboard 200

In 2024, Doechii's second mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, peaked inside the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and was met with critical acclaim. It spawned the singles "Nissan Altima", "Boom Bap", and "Denial Is a River".

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2024: "Timeless" song release

In 2024, The Weeknd and Playboi Carti released their song "Timeless".

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January 2025: Guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race

In January 2025, Doechii appeared as a guest judge on an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, with her song "Alter Ego" featured in a lip-sync competition.

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