Doechii Takes a Post-Grammys Victory Lap in "Nosebleeds"
Photo: John Jay
Following her incredible win at the Grammys for Best Rap Album of the Year, Doechii is basking in the glory of her victory and celebrating her victory with the release of her new single, "Nosebleeds." This larger-than-life single further solidifies why she deserves this win in the first place; it's a testament to her bold, unapologetic style, showcasing her confidence, lyrical wit, and unique persona.
With her signature Southern rap melodics and boisterous sense of humor, "Nosebleeds" encapsulates everything that made her Grammy-winning album Alligator Bites Never Heal so memorable while leaving room for expansion. Doechii first addresses the "salty-ass bitches," spitting bars as the beat comes in and out, putting her raw talent center-stage.
On the hook, Doechii, or more so her doubters, questions whether she'll ever lose her cool or fall from grace, responding, "I guess we'll never know." As the track comes to a close, it switches gears to a drum-and-bass-inspired verse that's just as fun as its predecessor.
"I know that there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there that are watching me right now and I want to tell you—you can do it," she said during her acceptance speech. "Anything is possible. Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you that tell you that you can't be here, that you're too dark or that you're not smart enough or that you're too dramatic or you're too loud," the newly minted award winner continued. "You are exactly who you need to be to be right where you are, and I am a testimony."
Listen to "Nosebleeds" below:
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