Grammy Award winning rapper Doechii named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard

Rising rapper Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA, Lady Gaga and last year’s honoree, Karol G.

The news arrives just one month after Doechii won the Grammy for Best Rap Album - only the third woman to win in that category.

“This category was introduced in 1989,” she said, accepting the prize. “Two women have won, Lauryn Hill... (Correcting herself) Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”

Doechii, 26, will be honored as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on 29 March. Previous honorees include Madonna, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.

"Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy best rap album, and dazzling fans of every musical genre with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and utterly unique sound, style and spirit,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard in a statement. “We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”

Doechii's breakout 2024 mixtape, 'Alligator Bites Never Heal', is a must-listen and more than deserving of the Best Rap Album award. It features the singles ‘Nissan Altima’, ‘Boom Bap’ and the viral hit ‘Denial Is A River’. 

Other award recipients at the Billboard Women in Music Awards include aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Blackpink's Jennie, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, Muni Long and Tyla.

The awards show will be held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, hosted by Laverne Cox.