In 2025, Top Dawg Entertainment continued to rule the music industry, not only due to the phenomenal tour of Kendrick Lamar and SZA but also because of the rising star Doechii. However, with fame comes a wave of scrutiny, and Doechii found herself in the crosshairs of harsh criticism from streamer Adin Ross after a viral clip of her at the Met Gala went public.
What started as judgment soon escalated into a fiery exchange of words, culminating in a series of disses as Adin took aim at Doechii, accusing her of various offenses after she collaborated with SZA on a track titled “girl, get up.” Meanwhile, Ross associated with the controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine for his own project, where he took another jab at Doechii along with other artists. The feud heated up, drawing responses from figures like Joe Budden, enhancing the drama surrounding it.
The Initial Spark & Doubling Down
Doechii's public profile soared high after her 2024 album received acclaim, making her the third woman to win Best Rap Album after legends Cardi B and Lauryn Hill. Yet, visibility comes with its challenges. Following the Met Gala incident, where she appeared to criticize employees for their work, critics, led by Adin Ross, unleashed a barrage of insults. His remarks, labeled as misogynistic, included calling her an “industry plant” and questioning her talent.
The backlash against Ross was swift, with many condemning his words as disrespectful and out of line. Ross, however, attempted to justify his tirade by expressing his disgust at perceived disrespect towards hardworking individuals, asserting that his critique was not gendered or racially charged.
Doechii’s Public Apology & TDE Punch’s Warning
In a surprising turn, Doechii later issued an apology for her behavior at the Met Gala while also praising her dedicated glam team. Around the same time, TDE’s Punch weighed in, cautioning against the disrespectful narratives proliferating online, emphasizing the thin line between entertainment and genuine disrespect.
Brand Deals Gone Out the Window
Soon after, the fallout materialized for Adin; during a livestream, he disclosed his loss of multiple lucrative brand deals as a consequence of his remarks about Doechii. Expressing regret, he mentioned how he was on the path to rebuilding his public image when everything collapsed due to the recent drama.
Doechii Strikes Back
Despite the chaos, Doechii didn’t let the feud distract her from achieving career milestones. Ultimately, she capped off the year by subtly addressing Adin’s earlier comments in her collaboration with SZA during their song “girl, get up.” The lyrics manipulated the narrative, challenging her detractors while affirming her worth and hard work.
Adin Ross Disses Doechii On 6ix9ine Song
The end of the year saw Adin teaming up with 6ix9ine, where they unraveled a diss track that included direct jabs at Doechii, notably labeling her in a less-than-flattering light.
The Fallout & Repercussions
Ross’s remarks drew ire from the West Coast music scene, with artists like Glasses Malone expressing serious threats towards him. In a bid to mitigate the fallout, Ross declared his intention to support Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles, suggesting a challenge to those who threatened him to do the same. He also revealed missed collaborations as a direct result of the negative publicity that surrounded him.
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