Rising star Doechii is celebrating a series of milestones this week, including a bold new verse on the remix of “Timeless” by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. The remix dropped just as Doechii made her debut at the Met Gala, marking another major step in her career. Her confident bars on the track reflect the success of her breakout project, Alligator Bites Never Heal, as she raps, “My brand grossin’ numbers you’ll never believe / It’s a billi’ on the streams.” With lines like, “Top Dawg cashin’ out Doechii stock,” she reminds listeners that she’s not just a rising star but a fixture in the music industry.
However, her Met Gala appearance was met with controversy when a video surfaced of her requesting more umbrellas as she made her way out of The Mark Hotel. Surrounded by her team and privacy screens, the moment was seen by some as a display of poor treatment towards her assistants. Doechii addressed the backlash in a TikTok post, explaining that while the experience was overwhelming, it was unforgettable. “God forbid a girl needs more umbrellas,” she joked, while acknowledging the pressures of such a high-profile event.
In addition to the Met Gala drama, Doechii made headlines with her speech at the Billboard Women in Music event. The rapper used the platform to push back against rumors that she was an industry plant, reflecting on her journey since winning the Rising Star Award two years ago. “We are the creatives, we are the executives and we are the innovators,” she declared, before closing with a powerful line: “It is not an agenda, it’s God.”
With her “Timeless” remix, Met Gala debut, and a powerful speech, Doechii continues to solidify her place in the industry as an undeniable force and a unique voice in music.
