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Doechii fans are just learning the true meaning behind rap name
Mar 12, 2025
Doechii has been announced as one of the acts performing at Glastonbury – and it's safe to say people are excited. Here's everything you need to know about the rapper
If you've opened TikTok or turned on the radio in the last few months, you probably would have heard a Doechii song.
The American rapper has been taking the music industry by storm. Not only has she won a Grammy Award, she's also just been named in the Glastonbury line-up.
Judging by the reaction, people are very excited for the 'Denial Is A River' star to take to the stage at Worthy Farm, joining the likes of The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo. One fan enthused: "Doechii at Glasto! That's insane." And another predicted: "Doechii's set is about to be iconic".
As we approach the legendary festival, scheduled for June, we've been delving into Doechii's journey to success. A common question is the meaning behind her rap name – and its origins are very inspirational.
Doechii, whose real name is Jaylah Hickmon, created her well-known alter ego during her school years. She used it as a means to rise above the bullying she was enduring at the time – and it's safe to say she's had the last laugh.
In an interview with Dazed, Doechii revealed: "I was bullied so bad that I was becoming somebody else for someone else's comfort. It f***ed up my head, because I always knew I was 'that girl.' I always knew I was dope as f***. My taste level was very high when I was young. I wasn't into the s*** that everybody else was into. Not to say they weren't into cool s***, but my s*** was just cooler.."
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