Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii denounced the "ruthless attacks" on Los Angeles by the federal government while accepting the BET Award for female hip-hop artist on Monday night.

Doechii used her big moment during the 2025 BET Awards to speak truth to power. While holding her award in one hand, she didn’t just take the stage; she took a stand. On Monday, when the Swamp Princess won her first BET award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist,

Rapper Doechii exhibited rare courage at the BET Awards on Monday to condemn Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests against his mass deportation agenda.