In 2020, rapper Doechii was fired from her retail job. Five years later, she became the third woman ever to receive a Grammy for Best Rap Album.

Florida native Doechii brought down the house during the 2025 Grammy Awards and made history. Here's what to know about rising star, her Florida roots.

If you hadn't heard of Doechii, you probably have now.Why it matters: The Tampa-born rapper's rising star went meteoric at Sunday's Grammy Awards, when she became the third woman ever to win best rap album — and every Tampeño should know her story.