Doechii is shining brighter than ever as she lands the cover of British Vogue, continuing her meteoric rise in both music and cultural influence.
In the cover feature, the “Denial Is a River” hitmaker opens up about her journey to fame, her responsibility as a public figure, and what fans can expect from her upcoming album. The rapper—known for her bold lyrics, unapologetic activism, and genre-bending sound—also received high praise from none other than Lady Gaga, who made a special appearance in the issue.
“Born to Do This”: Doechii on Fame, Authenticity & Activism
Doechii, who has quickly become one of hip hop’s most compelling voices, revealed that fame means nothing to her if she can’t use it to be herself and speak on real-world issues.
“If I can’t be myself, then I don’t understand the point of the fame,” she said, reinforcing sentiments she previously expressed during her BET Awards acceptance speech, where she condemned ICE raids and criticized Donald Trump for sending in military forces.
“I’m not that desensitised, and it felt right. I felt like I needed to use that moment—and they were live, so it wasn’t sh*t they could do about it. I was born to do this.”
Lady Gaga Praises Doechii’s Lyrical Power
In a powerful endorsement, Lady Gaga lauded Doechii’s lyrical skill and fearless storytelling:
“You don’t often see someone come out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary. That’s Doechii to me,” Gaga said.
“I fell in love with her music and her raw, deeply personal perspective. The power in her words, her vulnerability, the way she rhymes with this wild mix of audacity and emotional precision—it struck me to the core.”
On What’s Next: A New Album in the Works
Looking ahead, Doechii confirmed she’s preparing for her next album—but she’s not rushing it. Instead, she’s waiting for the project’s full meaning and message to reveal itself naturally.
“I know it’s gonna be a similar theme from my last project, of a real, deep vulnerability,” she explained.
“It’s gonna be the new lessons that I’m learning, and that’s why I say it’s hard to talk about now, because I’m still learning.”
With this British Vogue feature, a co-sign from Mother Monster, and a new era on the horizon, Doechii is cementing her status not just as a rising star—but a generational voice.
