Doechii Teases Comedic Acting Skills in Upcoming Show Rollout

Back-to-back cinematic productions and a new show rollout have turned December into a ‘Doechii December,’ blessing hip-hop in the process.

The ‘Swamp Princess’ consistently entertained fans all month, the most recent of which were trailers for her new show, ‘Denial Is A River.’ One of a telenovela of incoherent Spanish where the characters argue over “eating groceries.” Another depicts the Florida rapper on a random slapping spree across her star-studded cast. The Family Matters-inspired sitcom is slated to premiere on Jan. 2, starring Doechii, Zach Fox, and Schoolboy Q. Cast members, including Baby Tate, Rickey Thompson, DJ Miss Milan, Teezo Touchdown, SiR, H Wood, and Earl Sweatshirt (‘Brad Pitt’) will be making cameo appearances.

While the show’s nature is unclear, fans are ready to indulge in the creative madness dwelling in Doechii’s mind. “Between the wig, the cue cards, adding random words – I’m so invested in whatever this is,” one X user wrote. “I’m in favor of ‘Denial Is A River’ becoming an actual show,” another raved. “Every episode has quotables and a bunch of meme-worthy moments.”

Top Dawg Entertainment’s first female rapper cultivated cultural moments with a slew of performances this holiday season.

On Dec. 19, the rapstress collaborated with actress Issa Rae to perform “Denial Is A River” on the Genius Open Mic stage. Tapping into her theatre days, Doechii tussles with her inner monologue, characterized by Rae on the standout track from the “Alligator Bites Never Heal” mixtape. Her voice glides on an old-school hip-hop beat while she chronicles her relationship woes and mental health issues. The “Insecure” actress comedically chimes in as her alter ego, reminiscent of Issa’s mirror monologues on her hit show. The song’s title is also an ode to the culture, alluding to a famous interview with radio royalty Wendy Williams.

Just earlier, she graced NPR’s “Tiny Desk” with a brilliant rearranged medley of select songs from the Grammy-nominated project. Doechii delivered theatrics, praise breaks, and affirmations in a sonic cocktail of jazz, rock, and Southern soul hip-hop. She accelerates on “Nissan Altima” as if possessed by intoxicated college girls speeding off into the night. The visual of a full band of Black women sporting beaded cornrows and stylish academic attire enhanced the impact.

The ‘Trap Grace Jones’ started the month off with a striking performance at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The creative influences of Missy Elliott, Solange Knowles, and MF DOOM were clear in her self-choreographed production. She harks back to boom-bap beats and the artistic storytelling of hip-hop past to present a cinematic masterpiece. The intricately designed acrylic nails, face tape, and entwined braids uniting the Tampa rapper and her dancers accentuated her eccentricity.

Variety’s “Hip Hop Disruptor of the Year” is up for four Grammy nods, including Best New Artist. With her show debuting exactly one month from the award show’s Feb. 2 premiere, Doechii’s giving judges much to consider.

No matter the outcome, rest assured that the Swamp Princess has the music industry in a chokehold [insert Doechii breathing exercise].