Cardi B, Doechii, and The Game are among the prominent hip hop artists speaking out against Donald Trump following his administration’s aggressive immigration raids in Los Angeles and the controversial deployment of military forces against protesters.
Cardi, known for her political outspokenness, didn’t mince words during a live X Spaces chat, blasting Trump’s leadership style and expressing deep concern for immigrant communities.
“He always gives dictatorship vibes,” she said. “I tried to warn people this was going to happen. I don’t know anybody in the White House anymore. If I talk about it every day, he won’t care — he’ll probably deport more people just to prove he runs this country.”
She urged the former president to show “compassion” and said his actions are leaving families and communities traumatized.
Doechii, who took home an award at the BET Awards, used her acceptance speech to issue a scathing critique of Trump’s crackdown.
“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” she said, condemning the deployment of military forces to suppress protests. “What kind of government deploys the military every time we protest? That’s not democracy.”
She added that artists have a duty to speak up, declaring:
“We all deserve to live in hope and not fear.”
Meanwhile, The Game joined in solidarity with L.A.’s Mexican-American communities, voicing his support as demonstrations across the city intensify. Trump has since ordered the National Guard and even active-duty Marines into Los Angeles, sparking widespread criticism and unrest.
The artists’ united front underscores growing frustration from within the entertainment industry toward Trump’s immigration tactics and his response to public dissent — a clash that continues to polarize communities across the U.S.
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Cardi B, Doechii & The Game Slam Trump Over Immigration Raids and Protest Crackdown in L.A.
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Doechii to Perform at 2025 Grammys and Nominated for Multiple Awards
TDE’s Rising Star Set to Shine on the Grammys Stage
Doechii is set to debut at the 2025 Grammy Awards with her first-ever performance, scheduled for February 2 in Los Angeles. This year’s show will honor first responders and raise funds for wildfire relief efforts, and Doechii will join other performers like Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Shakira, RAYE, and Sabrina Carpenter. The TDE artist is also up for several nominations, including Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Best Rap Performance for her track “Nissan Altima,” and Best New Artist.
Her inclusion in the prestigious event comes as she gains recognition for her innovative music and unique style. Alongside her, Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar, a major contender with multiple nods in the rap categories.
Doechii’s visibility at the Grammys comes after the release of her highly anticipated music video for “Denial Is A River,” which drew fans into her world with a series of 90s sitcom-inspired teasers. The video, a chaotic house party filled with star-studded cameos like ScHoolboy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, and SiR, showcases her energetic rise to fame.
In other exciting news, André 3000 is also an Album of the Year nominee, marking his first nomination in this category since OutKast’s iconic win in 2004. -
Doechii Teases New Project with Hilarious 90s Sitcom-Inspired Clips
Fans are buzzing with excitement ahead of the premiere of ‘Denial Is A River Show’
Doechii is gearing up for something big, and while fans are still unsure about the details, the previews have left everyone eager for more. Her upcoming project, Denial Is A River Show, has been teasing a ’90s sitcom-inspired production, with clips building anticipation ahead of its full premiere on Thursday (January 2), accompanied by a live-stream event.
The nature of the project remains unclear—whether it’s a standalone show on YouTube or an extended video for her track “Alligator Bites Never Heal”—but each teaser has proven to be more entertaining than the last. In the most recent clip, Doechii slaps Zack Fox so hard he flies through a window after he shows off his dance moves to Earl Sweatshirt (nicknamed “Brad Pitt” as a nod to the now-defunct Loiter Squad series), only for Fox’s defenders, including Teezo Touchdown and DJ Miss Milan, also to get slapped.
The first trailer, released on December 26, features multiple nods to the classic sitcom Family Matters, including its iconic theme song. In addition to the hilarious antics, Denial Is A River Show will feature ScHoolboy Q, SiR, Baby Tate, Rickey Thompson, and H Wood. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next! -
SZA Declares Doechii Her Favorite Artist: ‘Hands Down’
TDE stars share love as Doechii drops cinematic new video
SZA has shown major love for her Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) labelmate Doechii, calling the Florida rapper her favorite artist in the industry right now.
“Yea doechii is my favorite artist rn hands down. Fuck the genre,” SZA wrote in a post to X on Thursday (January 2). The praise came on the same day Doechii released her captivating new music video for “Denial Is A River.”
Doechii quickly responded, “Scissoorrrrrr [heart and alligator emojis] love you sis!”
The video for “Denial Is A River” is a cinematic spectacle featuring an all-star cast including Zack Fox, Earl Sweatshirt, ScHoolboy Q, and Baby Tate. Set in a sitcom-style home, the production showcases Doechii’s meteoric rise while ending with an explosive finale.SZA’s admiration for Doechii isn’t new. She previously hyped Doechii’s song “Alter Ego” in an unforgettable social media post, declaring it her “fucking shittt” and praising the rapper’s artistry.
The two TDE powerhouses also joined forces on the 2022 track “Persuasive” from Doechii’s debut EP, she/her/black bitch. With mutual support and standout collaborations, their bond highlights the thriving creativity within the TDE roster. -
Doechii Plans Debut Album for 2025 After Grammy Nods and Show-Stopping Performances
Doechii working on new album
Doechii’s ramp-up hit high level – Grammy nominations, great performance on TV, and a new Tiny Desk Concert under her belt. Bringing all that up into excitement, she’s releasing her debut album in 2025 to exploit her momentum.
This is after she revealed to Variety that her breakthrough project, Alligator Bites Never Heal, is a mixtape, not an album. The TDE artist spoke with the outlet for an article published on Friday (December 6). Doechii explained that her 2025 album will already be released: “Yes, an album. Quite a bit of live instrumentation.”
“All I think about is that album, so now I can just look forward to making more hits, making more music and just more of my goals reached,” she shared.
A few days before this interview, Doechii had already solidified her loyal fan base with a show-stealing performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (December 4), where she went on to drop tracks from her mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, with the sides of two dancers c -
Doechii discusses how she felt after earning four Grammy nominations
Doechii talks Grammy nominations
Doechii earned four Grammy nominations including Best Rap Album and Best New Artist and to be frank, not many expected this, but the feeling was familiar to the TDE artist.
On Friday (November 8), while attending the Give Her FlowHERS gala in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Doechii spoke to HipHopDX’s Jeremy Hecht where she explained that although the nominations amazed her, she felt something else as well.“I’m having déjà vu — it feels like I’ve been here before,” she explained to Hecht. “I feel like I’ve received this before. So I feel aligned.”
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Doechii is the most nominated female rapper for Grammy awards
Doechii receives most Grammy nominations for a female rapper
Doechii stands a chance of scoring significant victories at the 2025 Grammy Awards as she leads her fellow female rappers in the number of nominations received.
On November 8, the list of nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards was made public, and Top Dawg Entertainment’s Doechii is nominated in four categories. The Florida native is also nominated for Best New Artist along with Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Khruangbin, RAYE, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, and Teddy Swims.
Her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal has also bagged a nomination in the Best Rap Album category, competing with Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You, J. Cole’s Might Delete Later, Common and Pete Rock’s The Auditorium, Vol. 1, and Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
Moreover, Doechii bagged nominations for Best Rap Performance with her song “Nissan Altima,” along in addition to the Best Remixed Recording for her song “Alter Ego (Kaytranada Remix)” featuring JT and Kaytranada. -
Kendrick Lamar praises TDE signee Doechii’s new mixtape
K. Dot says Doechii has the ‘hardest’ project out
Kendrick Lamar is happy with how TDE artist Doechii is faring in the game. The “Not Like Us” hit-maker recently took to instagram stories to share the cover for Doechii’s latest mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, with the caption: “the hardest out.”
Doechii later responded on her own Instagram writing: “Thank you Dot. You the greatest.”