Doechii Calls Billboard Women in Music ‘A Necessity’: Watch Full Woman of the Year 2025 Speech. The Grammy-winning rapper was named Billboard Women in Music Rising Star in 2023.

Doechii believes the future of the music industry lies in amplifying women’s voices. The musician spoke up on the importance of representation while accepting the Billboard Women of the Year award.

Disappointingly, recent Grammy winner, Doechii who took the last award of the evening honor, Billboard 2025’s Woman of the Year Award, did not perform. Still, her speech was inspiring.

Doechii attends the 2025 Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) ...

Doechii is set to receive the 2025 Woman of the Year award at the annual Billboard Women in Music event. The star-studded event is taking place Saturday, March 29, at YouTube Theater at Hollywood ...

Photos: Doechii, Laverne Cox, Meghan Trainor, & More Attend Billboard Women in Music 2025 Doechii was honored as the 2025 Woman of the Year. By: Josh Sharpe Mar. 31, 2025 ...

To begin, Doechii stunned at this year’s Billboard’s Women in Music event in an archival Donna Karan gown. At the affair, Tyla also donned a gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.

Billboard held its 2025 Women in Music event this weekend and the girls did not come to play. See Erykah Badu, Doechii, GloRilla, and more.

Billboard Women In Music for 2025 keeps on getting juicer. Doechii is named as the Woman of the Year, and so many more have ...

Billboard Women In Music for 2025 keeps on getting juicer. Doechii is named as the Woman of the Year, and so many more have been added to the powerhouse night. Keep watching to find out who!