Known for her brash, animated style, Tampa, Florida-born rapper and singer Doechii is equally likely to make aggressive club tracks and introspective narratives. After releasing music independently for several years, her confessional song "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" became a viral hit in 2021, leading to performances on the BET Hip Hop Awards and a major-label deal. Her 2022 EP she / her / black bitch included collaborations with SZA and Rico Nasty. "What It Is (Block Boy)," with Kodak Black, appeared in 2023 and became her first Billboard Top 40 hit. In 2024, she collaborated with City Girls' JT on "Alter Ego" and released additional songs like "Nissan Altima" before she offered her multifaceted first mixtape for Top Dawg Entertainment, the Grammy-winning Alligator Bites Never Heal.