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Doechii shuts down Glastonbury 2025 with explosive 'Alter Ego' performance
Doechii delivered one of the standout moments of Glastonbury 2025 with a commanding performance of 'Alter Ego' on the West Holts stage. The Florida rapper's electrifying set was widely praised for its theatricality, lyricism and energy—earning her star status among festival headliners. Opening her conceptual 'school of hip‑hop' performance, Doechii captivated the audience with narrative-driven staging—complete with desks, lockers and voice‑over lessons. As she transitioned into 'Alter Ego,' her presence intensified; she moved with fierce confidence, interacting with dancers amid umbrella choreography. The performance struck a balance of irreverence and skill, with Doechii exuding self‑aware humor alongside her undeniable rap mastery. Critics noted she 'triumph[ed] over a biblical set clash' against competing headliners like Charli XCX and Neil Young. Doechii shuts down Glastonbury with her performance of 'Alter Ego.' — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 30, 2025 The Guardian described her West Holts debut as 'theatrical, flirtatious and athletic,' firmly establishing Doechii as both artist and entertainer. She weaved in samples ranging from Wu‑Tang Clan to Daft Punk, showcasing her deep hip‑hop roots while delivering fresh reinterpretations. By the time she reached 'Alter Ego,' she commanded the crowd, who were 'bopping, jumping and losing it' to the track. Doechii's 40‑minute set reaffirmed her rising status in contemporary rap. Fresh off a Grammy win for Alligator Bites Never Heal and a Billboard Artist of the Year title, her Glastonbury run felt less like a debut and more like a coronation. With her blend of rap prowess, stagecraft and relatable charisma, Doechii didn't just perform—she shut Glastonbury down.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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- Yahoo
BET Awards 2025 highlights: Jamie Foxx delivers emotional speech, Doechii criticizes Trump's use of 'military force' to stop L.A. protests, Mariah Carey performs and more
Honoring Black excellence across the entertainment industry, the 2025 BET Awards saw several artists win big, hit the stage for noteworthy performances and give moving acceptance speeches. Here are some highlights from this year's celebration. Jamie Foxx gave an emotional speech while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award. The actor-comedian expressed gratitude for the 'second chance' he was given after suffering a brain bleed, which led to a stroke, in 2023. 'I gotta be honest, when I saw the 'In Memoriam,' I was like, 'Man, that could have been me,'' Foxx told the audience. 'But I don't know why I went through what I went through, but I know my second chance, I'm not going to turn down. I'm not going to turn down. I have so much love to give. I told Him, I said, 'Man, bro. Just give me one more crack at this. And I promise,' I said, 'Whatever reason you put this on me, I promise, I'ma do right.' The Ray star went on to thank his two daughters. 'My beautiful daughter Corinne, I cannot say enough about you,' he said of his eldest. 'You've always taken the back seat to everything, but when you needed to drive it, you drove. And you made sure I was here. And I ain't going to turn down. And I'm not going to stop crying. At a certain point, I'm going to stop crying, but I ain't going to stop just yet.' Foxx then spoke of Anelise, his younger daughter. 'Anelise Estelle Fox. My baby with the big hair,' he continued. 'She hides under that hair because she's got something special. You're so beautiful, man. When I was fighting for my life in there, I got to say this, they said, 'We're going to lose him because his vitals are bad.' And I didn't want my 14-year-old to see me like that. But Anelise overheard the conversation, and she snuck into my hospital room with her guitar and said, 'I know what my Daddy needs.'' While accepting the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Doechii took the opportunity to address what was 'happening right now, outside of the building.' The awards show was held at the Peacock Theater, located in downtown Los Angeles, where protesters have been demonstrating against the Trump administration's recent immigration raids. 'There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,' the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper said. '[President] Trump is using military forces to stop a protest. And I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be, when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.' The first-time BET winner urged audiences to speak up against hate. 'People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people,' she said. 'For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza. We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear. And I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate, and we protest against it.' Though she did not walk the red carpet, Mariah Carey hit the stage for an unforgettable performance of 'Type Dangerous,' the leading single off her forthcoming 16th studio album. She then launched into her 2005, Grammy-nominated track 'It's Like That.' Carey, who received the Ultimate Icon Award alongside Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin, wore a metallic gold minidress with a structured bodice and ruffled skirt during her performance. Leon Thomas was honored with the Best New Artist award. The 31-year-old singer-songwriter, who previously starred on Nickelodeon's Victorious, released his second studio album Mutt in 2024. 'My grandfather always used to tell me, 'Music is a team sport,' and I want to thank God first and foremost for coaching my life,' Thomas said, before thanking his mother. 'We've been in this together my entire life, and I wouldn't be here without you, Mom.' Also accepting the Ultimate Icon Award was Snoop Dogg, who took the opportunity to honor his wife, Shante Broadus, whom he married in 1997. 'Now, you see, this is why I'm so rock solid,' he said of Broadus. 'This is why I'm able to deal with all the things that I'm able to deal with. I got God in my life, and I got a queen in my life, right. And no matter what, she held me down, she holds me down. She's been there for me. She's always been my everything.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BET Awards 2025 highlights: Jamie Foxx delivers emotional speech, Doechii criticizes Trump's use of ‘military force' to stop L.A. protests, Mariah Carey performs and more
Honoring Black excellence across the entertainment industry, the 2025 BET Awards saw several artists win big, hit the stage for noteworthy performances and give moving acceptance speeches. Here are some highlights from this year's celebration. Jamie Foxx gave an emotional speech while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award. The actor-comedian expressed gratitude for the 'second chance' he was given after suffering a brain bleed, which led to a stroke, in 2023. 'I gotta be honest, when I saw the 'In Memoriam,' I was like, 'Man, that could have been me,'' Foxx told the audience. 'But I don't know why I went through what I went through, but I know my second chance, I'm not going to turn down. I'm not going to turn down. I have so much love to give. I told Him, I said, 'Man, bro. Just give me one more crack at this. And I promise,' I said, 'Whatever reason you put this on me, I promise, I'mma do right.' The Ray star went on to thank his two daughters. 'My beautiful daughter Corinne, I cannot say enough about you,' he said of his eldest. 'You've always taken the backseat to everything, but when you needed to drive it, you drove. And you made sure I was here. And I ain't going to turn down. And I'm not going to stop crying. At a certain point, I'm going to stop crying, but I ain't going to stop just yet.' Foxx then spoke of Anelise, his younger daughter. 'Anelise Estelle Fox. My baby with the big hair,' he continued. 'She hides under that hair because she's got something special. You're so beautiful, man. When I was fighting for my life in there, I got to say this. They said, 'We're going to lose him because his vitals are bad.' And I didn't want my 14-year-old to see me like that. But Anelise overheard the conversation and she snuck into my hospital room with her guitar and said, 'I know what my Daddy needs.'' While accepting the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Doechii took the opportunity to address what was 'happening right now, outside of the building.' The awards show was held at the Peacock Theater, located in downtown Los Angeles, where protesters have been demonstrating against the Trump administration's recent immigration raids. 'There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,' the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper said. '[President] Trump is using military forces to stop a protest. And I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be, when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.' The first-time BET winner urged audiences to speak up against hate. 'People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people,' she said. 'For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza. We all deserve to live in hope, and not in fear. And I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate and we protest against it.' Though she did not walk the red carpet, Mariah Carey hit the stage for an unforgettable performance of 'Type Dangerous,' the leading single off her forthcoming 16th studio album. She then launched into her 2005, Grammy-nominated track 'It's Like That.' Carey, who received the BET Ultimate Icon Award alongside Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin, wore a metallic gold minidress with a structured bodice and ruffled skirt during her performance. Leon Thomas was honored with the Best New Artist award. The 31-year-old singer-songwriter, who previously starred on Nickelodeon's Victorious, released his second studio album Mutt in 2024. 'My grandfather always used to tell me, 'Music is a team sport,' and I want to thank God first and foremost for coaching my life,' Thomas said, before thanking his mother. 'We've been in this together my entire life and I wouldn't be here without you, mom.' Also accepting the Ultimate Icon Award was Snoop Dogg, who took the opportunity to honor his wife, Shante Broadus, whom he married in 1997. 'Now, you see, this is why I'm so rock solid,' he said of Broadus. 'This is why I'm able to deal with all the things that I'm able to deal with. I got God in my life, and I got a queen in my life, right. And no matter what, she held me down, she holds me down. She's been there for me. She's always been my everything.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doechii bashes Trump and ICE for protest response while accepting BET Award
Doechii is grateful for the accolade, but, y'all, the streets are on fire. While accepting the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist on Monday, the Grammy-winning "Alligator Bites Never Heal" rapper didn't pull any punches about her thoughts on President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) response to protests in Los Angeles. 'As much as I'm honored by this award, I do want to address what's happening right now outside of the building,' she began, as the audience cheered her on. 'There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order. Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.' She continued, 'What type of government is that? People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all of the press people, for Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza — we all deserve to live in hope and not in fear, and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate, and we protest against it. Thank you, BET." The protests, which first began in the sanctuary city on Friday and continued over the weekend after ICE agents carried out raids in heavily Latino parts of Los Angeles, including a downtown clothing warehouse. Trump's deployment of the National Guard on Sunday further escalated tensions. Both California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly denounced the move as unwarranted escalation. On Monday, Newsom confirmed that California will be taking legal action against Trump over his deployment of the National Guard. 'This is exactly what Donald Trump wanted,' he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 'He flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalize the National Guard. The order he signed doesn't just apply to CA. It will allow him to go into ANY STATE and do the same thing. We're suing him.' Several celebrities have attended the protests, including Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Finneas O'Connell, the latter of whom had shared that he was tear-gassed "almost immediately at the very peaceful protest." The Grammy-winning musician and older brother of Billie Eilish accused authorities of "inciting" the chaos, and in a different Instagram Story post, added, 'F--- ICE.' The BET Awards aired live from Los Angeles on Monday, hosted by Kevin Hart. This year's ceremony celebrated a milestone for the awards — 25 years of cultural excellence and spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports. Doechii came into the evening as the second-most nominated artist alongside Drake, Future, and GloRilla, all of whom had six total nods. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doechii Calls Out ICE Raids & President Trump at 2025 BET Awards: ‘People Are Being Swept Up & Torn From Their Families'
At the 2025 BET Awards, Doechii had something to say. The Florida rapper continued her winning year by being named best female hip hop artist at Monday night's (June 9) show, and instead of using her speech to talk about all she's accomplished since dropping the critically acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, she addressed the protests happening right outside the Peacock Theater in downtown L.A., criticizing President Trump's use of force. More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 BET Awards Winners (Updating Live) Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set 'I do wanna address what's happening right now outside of the building,' she said of the protests against ICE raids happening around the city. 'There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order. Trump is using military force to stop a protest. And I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?' She then added that she felt a responsibility to use her platform to speak out. 'People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people,' she said to raucous applause. 'For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza, we all deserve to live in hope and not in fear and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate and we protest against it.' In a move that's been highly criticized, President Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles over the weekend as an attempt to quell people protesting against ICE immigration raids that have been happening all over the city. And Doechii isn't the only artist to speak out: Tyler, The Creator, The Game, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Rage Against the Machines's Tom Morello, and Kehlani have all voiced support for the protesters as well. Watch Doechii's speech below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
