At the recent Jazz in the Gardens festival in Miami, Ms. Lauryn Hill surprised the audience by inviting rising rapper Doechii to join her on stage for a performance of the classic hit “Doo Wop (That Thing).” instagram.com+5People+5Hypebeast+5
Doechii, a Florida native, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity, referring to Hill as her hero and describing the duet as the greatest honor hip-hop could bestow upon her. youtube.com+4People+4Hypebeast+4
This collaboration holds particular significance as both artists have achieved notable milestones in their careers. Doechii recently won the Grammy for Best Rap Album with her mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” making her only the third woman to receive this honor, following Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. Teen Vogue+4Hypebeast+4apnews.com+4Hypebeast+3Teen Vogue+3apnews.com+3
The performance not only highlighted the mutual respect between the two artists but also underscored the enduring influence of Lauryn Hill on the next generation of hip-hop talent.
