Doechii is currently gaining significant attention. She released her highly praised album, Alligator Bites Never Heal, in August, making her the most talked-about artist on the TDE label, which is known for its exceptional talent. Although Doechii has been creating music for some time, this album marks her true breakthrough. Kendrick Lamar has taken notice of her success. Recently, he ended his silence on social media to praise Doechii on Instagram. On October 17, he posted a screenshot of her album with an alligator emoji. However, it was his caption that really caught people's attention. He called Doechii "the hardest out," which is a significant compliment coming from someone like him, who has been a dominant force in the music industry in 2024. This also shows that Lamar still supports TDE, even though he is no longer part of the label.
In response, Doechii thanked Kendrick on her own Instagram by sharing his post and writing, "Thank you Dot, you the greatest." While this might seem like a small interaction, it holds significance considering Doechii has previously said that Lamar is her top choice for collaboration. When asked by Joe Budden if she expected a feature from him due to their label connection, she made it clear that she didn't expect anything and wants to improve her skills before working with someone of his caliber.
She said, "That’s the goal. Eventually, I’ll ask Top Dawg if he could ask Kendrick, or I might ask Kendrick myself and see what happens. But honestly, I don’t think I have the right song for that chance. I feel I need to come correct, and I’m not ready for that yet." Kendrick's support is definitely a positive sign for future collaborations between them. Fans are eager to see when Doechii and Kendrick will team up. Keep it locked to 103.5 The Beat for more!