Doechii Stresses Importance of Queer Voices in Hip-Hop: “I’m Speaking Truthfully From a Queer Black Woman’s Perspective”

Doechii is getting real and relatable to a diverse audience. In a recent conversation with Cosmopolitan, Doechii opened up about her journey as a Black queer woman navigating both life and the music industry, offering candid insights into her personal experiences and creative inspirations.

During the chat, it was shared that the Top Dawg Entertainment artist is currently in a same-sex relationship. Reflecting on her personal life, Doechii explained that her relationships have had a substantial impact on the stories she tells through her music. “All of my relationships inspire my music because they make up my life experience,” she shared.

What’s more, as she continued speaking, Doechii highlighted the importance of her perspective in a genre where such voices have often been underrepresented. “This is such a Leo thing to say, but my literal existence as a queer Black woman is a major contribution to the hip-hop genre,” she said.

The Grammy winner continued, “I’m speaking truthfully from a queer Black woman’s perspective, and being honest about my life through my lens is amazing. That perspective is being highlighted, and we need queer perspectives.”

You can infer that Doechii’s remarks reflect a broader conversation about inclusivity and authenticity in hip-hop, emphasizing the value of diverse voices in shaping the genre’s future.