Getting Fired Was the Best Thing to Happen to Doechii

Picture this: you’re fired from your job, snacking on whatever’s in the pantry, and instead of spiraling into an existential crisis, you confidently declare, I have nothing to lose. That’s exactly what Doechii did in 2020, and fast-forward five years? She’s standing on the Grammy stage, accepting an award for Best Rap Album. If this isn’t the kind of plot twist we all need, I don’t know what is.

The internet is buzzing after an old YouTube video of Doechii resurfaced following her Grammy win. In the clip, filmed just hours after getting fired, the then-aspiring rapper is candid, unfazed, and munching on snacks (as one does in times of unexpected free time).

“So, I got fired today,” she casually announces to the camera. “I don’t give a f***, to be honest. Either way, I’ma be straight.” No pity party. No dramatic monologue. Just an unshakable belief that something better was coming.

Instead of sulking, Doechii decided to hit up every studio she could find, asking about internships, networking opportunities—anything to get her foot in the music industry’s door. Her attitude? Why not? She had no job, no place of her own, no major responsibilities holding her back. So, she took a leap of faith and went all in on herself.

And let’s just say…it worked.

Two years later, Doechii signed with Top Dawg Entertainment after making waves with her mixtapes Coven Music Session, Vol. 1 and Oh the Places You’ll Go, followed by her Bra-Less EP. By 2025, she wasn’t just making music—she was making history. Her latest mixtape took home Best Rap Album at the 67th Grammy Awards, proving that betting on yourself is never a bad move. Oh, and did we mention she delivered a show-stopping Broadway-inspired performance during the telecast? Talk about range.

In her acceptance speech, Doechii made sure to remind Black women everywhere that there’s no mold they have to fit into to succeed.

“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 that you can do it,” she said. “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 too dramatic or too loud. You are exactly who you need to be.”

Whew. If you needed a sign to stop doubting yourself, this is it.

Doechii’s story is a reminder that sometimes getting fired isn’t a failure—it’s a redirection. One minute you’re clocking out for the last time, the next you’re taking centre stage at the Grammys. Life comes at you fast, huh?

So, if you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or fresh off a pink slip, channel your inner Doechii. Take that leap. Knock on those doors. Eat the snack. And most importantly, remember: the best glow-ups often start with a little uncertainty—and a whole lot of audacity.