Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon who is also known as Doechii, born on August 14, 1998, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. She gained recognition on TikTok with her 2020 song “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”. In March 2022, Doechii signed with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon |
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Tampa, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupations | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Top Dawg Entertainment, Capitol Records |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Doechii was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Her early interests included ballet, tap dancing, acting, cheerleading, and gymnastics.
Doechii graduated from Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa, where she specialized in vocal technology and classical choral singing.
Career
Doechii began making music in 2014 and released her debut song “Girls” on SoundCloud in 2016 as Iamdoechii. In 2019, she released her project, Coven Music Session, Vol. 1.
Her debut EP, Oh the Places You’ll Go, was self-funded and released in 2020. The single “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” went viral on TikTok in 2021, gaining her attention from record labels. Also in 2021, she released her second EP, Bra-Less, and was featured on Isaiah Rashad’s song “Wat U Sed”.
In March 2022, Doechii became the first female rapper to sign with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. That same month, she released “Persuasive,” her first single through Top Dawg. Doechii’s second EP, She / Her / Black Bitch, was released on August 5, 2022.
Her 2023 single “What It Is (Block Boy)” (featuring Kodak Black) marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Doechii’s third mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal (2024), won Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Musical Style and Influence
Doechii’s musical style blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Her rap delivery is described as “animated” and her song narratives as “quirky”.
Her music is often compared to that of artists like Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, and Azealia Banks. Doechii describes her sound as alternative hip hop.
She cites Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA as major influences. She has also expressed admiration for artists including Trick Daddy, Grace Jones, Paramore, Madonna, KRS-One, and MF Doom.
Personal Life
Doechii was born on August 14, 1998, in Tampa, Florida. She has two younger twin sisters, and is of African American descent and practices Christianity.
Doechii identifies as bisexual. Details about her romantic life are kept
Doechii Net Worth
Doechii’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of early 2025.
Discography
- Mixtapes:
- Coven Music Session, Vol. 1 (2019)
- Oh the Places You’ll Go (2020)
- Alligator Bites Never Heal (2024)
- Extended Plays:
- Bra-Less (2021)
- She / Her / Black Bitch (2022)
- Singles:
- “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” (2021)
- “What It Is (Block Boy)” (featuring Kodak Black) (2023)
Awards and Nominations
Doechii won Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She received the Rising Star Award from Billboard Women in Music in 2023.
She has also been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.
