Tampa’s own Swamp Princess is now a Grammy winner.
Incredible to see your hard work pay off and win BIG, Doechii!” posted Mayor Jane Castor on X.
“Tampa is cheering you on!” The Buccaneers also shared their praise on social media, saying “IN THE 813!
SALUTE TO THE SWAMP PRINCESS, TAMPA’S VERY OWN!” Amalie Arena, where Doechii opened for Doja Cat in 2023, shared a clip on Instagram to celebrate.
Doechii, a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School‘s arts magnet program, cut her teeth rapping in Ybor City clubs and hookah bars.
The Swamp Princess from Tampa has won a Grammy.
The 26-year-old local rapper Doechii, whose real name is Jaylah Hickmon, won the best rap album award for her mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”. Since the category’s creation in 1989, she has won the award three times, joining Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.
“Labels, visit Tampa.”. When she gave her acceptance speech, she remarked, “There is so much talent there.”.
Her hometown has reciprocated Doechii’s affection.
“Tampa in the house! Amazing to see your hard work pay off and win BIG, Doechii!” Mayor Jane Castor wrote on X. “You have the support of Tampa.”.
“IN THE 813! THIS MY LEGACY! SALUTE TO THE SWAMP PRINCESS, TAMPA’S VERY OWN!” was another social media post that the Buccaneers posted to express their admiration.
To commemorate, Amalie Arena, the venue where Doechii performed as Doja Cat’s opening act in 2023, posted a video on Instagram.
Doechii, a Howard W. graduate. She got her start rapping in hookah bars and clubs in Ybor City as part of Blake High School’s arts magnet program.
“We are a very rustic Southern family. such as regular boiled peanuts, pickled eggs, frozen cups, and candy lady. We went strawberry picking. . In 2023, she told the Tampa Bay Times, “I recall going to school and they would take us to Cracker Country for field trips, like that type of Florida experience.”. “Racing without shoes is what I mean. We would leap from roofs and fire BB guns. “.”.
