History of Doechii in Timeline
Doechii, born Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, is an American rapper and singer who gained popularity through her viral TikTok hit "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" in 2021. Following the success of her debut EP, Oh the Places You'll Go (2020), she secured a record deal with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. Her subsequent EP, She / Her / Black Bitch (2022), solidified her rising status in the music industry. Doechii achieved mainstream recognition with her 2023 single "What It Is," earning her first placement on the Billboard Hot 100 and a platinum certification from the RIAA.
August 14, 1998: Birth of Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon (Doechii)
Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, was born on August 14, 1998.
2014: Early Music Creation
Doechii began writing poetry and rap in high school and was making music prior to 2014.
2016: Release of Debut Song "Girls"
Doechii released her debut song, "Girls", on SoundCloud in 2016 under the name Iamdoechii.
2016: High School and Early Artistic Pursuits
In 2016, Doechii attended Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa, Florida, where she participated in various artistic activities, including ballet, tap dancing, acting, cheerleading, and gymnastics. She initially aimed to become a professional choral singer.
2019: Release of "Coven Music Session, Vol. 1"
In 2019, Doechii released her project "Coven Music Session, Vol. 1".
September 2020: Release of "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" Single
Doechii released the single "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" in September 2020, which was inspired by the book "The Artist's Way".
2020: Release of Debut EP, "Oh the Places You'll Go"
Doechii released her debut EP, "Oh the Places You'll Go", in 2020.
2021: Collaboration with Isaiah Rashad and BET Hip Hop Awards Performance
In 2021, Doechii was featured on Isaiah Rashad's song "Wat U Sed" and performed it with him at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
2021: Viral Success of "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" and Other Career Developments
In 2021, Doechii's song "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" went viral on TikTok. She also released her second EP, "Bra-Less", was featured on Isaiah Rashad's song "Wat U Sed", and opened for SZA's tour.
March 2022: Signing with Capitol Records and Top Dawg Entertainment, and Release of "Persuasive"
In March 2022, Doechii signed with Capitol Records and Top Dawg Entertainment. She released her first single with Top Dawg, "Persuasive", and was featured on David Guetta and Afrojack's song "Trampoline".
April 2022: Release of "Crazy" Music Video
Doechii released a music video for her song "Crazy" in April 2022.
July 2022: MTV VMA Nomination for "Persuasive" Performance
Doechii's performance of "Persuasive" in July 2022 was nominated for Push Performance of the Year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
August 5, 2022: Release of "She / Her / Black Bitch" EP
Doechii released her second EP and first major label release, "She / Her / Black Bitch", on August 5, 2022.
2022: Signing with Top Dawg Entertainment and Release of "She / Her / Black Bitch" EP
Doechii signed with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records in 2022. She also released her major label debut EP, "She / Her / Black Bitch".
April 2023: Coachella Performance and Acting Debut
In April 2023, Doechii performed at Coachella and made her acting debut in the film "Earth Mama".
2023: Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award and Award Nominations
In 2023, Doechii received the Rising Star Award from Billboard Women in Music and garnered nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, a BET Award, and Soul Train Music Awards.
2023: "What It Is (Block Boy)" Success and Billboard Hot 100 Entry
In 2023, Doechii's single "What It Is (Block Boy)" featuring Kodak Black became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum.
2024: Sober Journey
In 2024, Doechii revealed in an interview that she had become sober after a period of heavy drinking.