Doechii didn’t expect Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape to be so successful

Augustus 16, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News

Doechii’s latest mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, which dropped digitally on August 30, 2024, under Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records, has far exceeded her expectations in both reach and reception.

Initially crafted as a raw and personal artistic statement, the mixtape blossomed into a cultural moment—earning widespread critical acclaim and culminating in Doechii winning Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her heartfelt acceptance speech even crowned her “Swamp Princess,” celebrating her Florida roots and breaking significant barriers as the third woman ever to win that award.

Reflecting on the experience in a recent People interview, Doechii admitted she didn’t expect the mixtape’s success to surge so big—so much so that it even influenced the timing of her debut album plans.

Listen now:

• Listen on Spotify — Alligator Bites Never Heal (19 tracks) Spotify

• Listen on Apple Music — includes the Extended version with extra tracks Apple Music – Web Player

• Watch full album on YouTube