Doechii has consistently been an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community – being queer herself – and recently admitted that she feels more understood there than in the Hip Hop community.
Talking to Rolling Stone in an interview published on Wednesday (June 12), the “What It Is” creator explained her thoughts.
“No community has uplifted me and made me feel as safe as the gay community, and ballroom culture, of course, is a part of that community,” she said. “I just feel understood in that space, and not all the time in this hip-hop genre do I feel fully embraced, like I do in this bag. I just feel safe.”
Earlier this month, both Doechii and her “Alter Ego” collaborator JT showed their support to the LGBTQIA+ community with “love letters” on social media, as part of an initiative kicking off Pride Month.
Billboard reached out to the two rappers — amongst others — on June 1, to offer words to prop up the community.
“I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the LGBTQ+ community for embracing me so tightly and pushing not only my music, but also championing my personal growth,” Doechii wrote, in part.
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“My creative work is heavily influenced by both my Florida roots and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community … my music is dedicated to all those who have encouraged me to strive for excellence and even to those who may have doubted me along the way.”
In her letter, the City Girl wrote: “I know it’s not always easy to exist or love yourself when you don’t always have the support or acceptance from family, friends and these lawmakers, but never give up and keep fighting for yourself!
“Find safe spaces to celebrate and love yourself. Find people who support and can help create opportunities for you to better yourself. When it feels like no one understands you and you just wanna give up, please hold on and stay strong.”
Regarding the collab with JT, Doechii previously shared, “I accidentally created my own genre with this one.. this record doesn’t sound like anything out right now. I’m so excited for y’all to experience this song, this visual, and this ERA with me! when they ask you.. tell em it’s editorial rap; if hip hop and house music had a baby.”
