Billboard Names Doechii 2025 Woman of the Year

American rapper and songwriter Doechii (Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon) has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year. The 27-year-old gained significant recognition this year.

Doechii is set to be honored as Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year at a prestigious event.

The Women in Music event will take place on March 29 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.

This is a big moment in her career.

She previously won the Rising Star award at the same event in 2023. She now joins Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

They are among the few artists who have progressed from Rising Star to Woman of the Year.

The night will be a celebration of her success and impact on the music industry.

Billboard’s Hannah Karp called Doechii a true trailblazer.

She said, “With her genre-blending sound, Doechii is redefining what it means to be a trailblazer.”

Since winning the 2023 Rising Star Award, she’s been getting a lot of attention for her unique style and talent.

On Feb. 2, Doechii made history as the second solo woman to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys, following Cardi B. She won for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.

She also became the third woman, after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, to win an Oscar.

Billboard called her performance the best of the night. Alligator Bites Never Heal reached No. 14 on the Billboard 200.

Doechii had two songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 30. What It Is (Block Boy) and Denial Is a River both made the list.

Billboard’s Woman of the Year is a big honor in music.

Past winners include Karol G, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.

Billboard 2025 Women in Music Award Event

Billboard Women in Music is a yearly event that celebrates women in the music industry.

Its biggest award, Woman of the Year, is given to someone who has made a big impact in music. The award also honors those who inspire other women.

The 2025 Billboard Women in Music event will celebrate several artists for their achievements.

Aespa will be named Group of the Year, while Ángela Aguilar will receive the Breakthrough Award.

Erykah Badu will be honored with the Icon Award, and GloRilla will take home the Powerhouse Award.

Other winners include Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year), JENNIE (Global Force Award), and Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award).

Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award), Muni Long (Rising Star Award), and Tyla (Impact Award) will also be honored.

Aespa, Ángela Aguilar, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long, and Tyla will take the stage to perform.

The event will also feature presenters like Becky G, Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, and Madison Beer.

Other presenters include Mickey Guyton, Suki Waterhouse, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, and Zara Larsson.

More performers and presenters will be announced soon.