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Doechii has become one of the most talked-about artists in music. The Florida native is now essentially a household name and a Grammy winner; she’s reached the upper echelon of popular culture. But in her new Cosmopolitan cover story, Doechii acknowledges — and dismisses — the commentary that consistently tries to box her in.
In particular, she addresses those who describe her as an “intellectual alternative” to her female peers.
“I wouldn’t agree with that perspective. I’ve seen people describe me as ‘the female ‘that,’’” Doechii said when asked about how she’s compared to other female hip-hop artists. “‘She’s intellectual,’ ‘she’s hard,’ and ‘she’s scarin’ hoes.’”
She went on to say that comparison is what she takes issue with.
“I think what’s happening is people are trying to understand who I am as an artist,” Doechii added. “But they’re doing it in comparison to other artists, which I don’t think is necessary to interpret art at all.”
While some are still trying to figure out how to classify her, Doechii has been embraced by plenty of other MCs. Megan Thee Stallion recently said she’d love to collaborate with the Alligator Bites Never Heal artist.
“Critiquing art and interpreting art is an art form as well. It’s a skill,” Doechii told Cosmo, “People have jobs interpreting art, so it’s not something that is commonly practiced the right way. So I understand why people are doing it, but I don’t like to get too caught up in all of that, you know?”
Doechii is using her platform and her art to address mental and emotional health. Earlier this month, she launched a resource hub for her fans to get support for their mental and emotional health. She posted the announcement on her Instagram, sharing that the hub — called “Anxietyiswatchingme.com” — aims to find the commonalities in mental health struggles.
“Thank you for all of the support you’ve given my song ‘Anxiety’; now let me support YOU. Share your stories, lend a listening ear, or browse through our support communities to get the support you need anonymously,” she said in the IG caption.
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