Popstar Lady Gaga has praised rapper Doechii, calling her "immediately legendary". Doechii, known for her hit song Denial Is A River, was inspired by Gaga growing up. Gaga commended Doechii's music and personal perspective, describing her as a powerful and vulnerable artist. Doechii presented Gaga with the Innovator award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, highlighting Gaga's impact on self-expression. The rapper's rise to fame includes viral hits like Yucky Blucky Fruitcake and Anxiety, with the latter reaching number three on the UK singles chart.