Doechii Named 2025 Billboard Woman Of The Year

Doechii is going to need more room in her trophy case.

The Florida-bred musician has been named the 2025 Woman Of The Year honoree at the annual Billboard Women In Music celebration. Past recipients of this honor include SZA, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.

“After receiving the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2023, 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,” explained Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard, in a press statement.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success.”

Doechii’s accomplishments will be celebrated alongside the achievements of Erykah Badu, Muni Long, GloRilla, Tyla, and more later this month in Inglewood, Calif. at the YouTube Theater. Fans can purchase tickets for the event, or tune-in live for free on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on VIZIO TVs and in the VIZIO mobile app, with VIZIO WatchFree+ as the exclusive streaming home for the broadcast.

Presenters include Becky G, Suki Waterhouse, Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, and Zara Larsson. Performers are named as Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long and Tyla, with more promised to be announced. The ceremony will be hosted by Laverne Cox.

“I can’t believe it,” shared Muni Long in a clip shared to social media. “It’s been a dream of mine for like ever, and I can’t wait for you guys to see what I’m going to perform.”