Doechii praises hometown at the Grammys: “There’s so much culture…Tampa has so much talent”

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Doechii accepts the award for Best Rap Album at the Grammys

Doechii won big at the Grammys, and the acclaimed “Swamp Princess” used that big platform to shine a major light on the city of Tampa.

“There’s so much culture in Tampa,” said Doechii while receiving her award. “Whenever people think about Florida they only think about, like, Miami, but Tampa has so much talent. Labels, go to Tampa. There’s talent there, OK?”

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Tampa’s own Doechii enjoys a big moment at the Grammys

Doechii took home the Grammy for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, making her only the third woman to win this category after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.

Her 2021 breakout single “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” showcased her playful yet confident persona. She soon signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, the same label that houses Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Schoolboy Q. Throughout 2022 and 2023, Doechii’s versatility continued to shine with the release of singles like “What It Is (Block Boy)” and “Stressed,” which gained widespread attention for their infectious hooks and dynamic flow.

Want to find the talent in Tampa? Check out our amazing local venues, such as Crowbar, The Ritz, Brass Mug, and The Tampa Orpheum. Broken Mold Entertainment promotes shows featuring the best of Tampa’s music scene weekly. Visit their website for a full concert calendar. Rock the Park Tampa takes place the first Thursday of each month at Curtis Hixon Park (600 N Ashley Dr) at 6 p.m. and it’s always worth checking out.

Other venues of note: Skipper’s Smokehouse, New World Brewery, Deviant Libations, The Hub.

If you/your band or your venue has a concert coming up, make sure to list it on our free community events calendar. I also highly recommend following Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s coverage if you want engaging, great reporting on our live music scene.

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