Last night at the BET Awards, things got really heated when Dochi took the stage to accept her award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. Instead of giving the typical thank-you speech, she used her moment to speak out against the ICE raids happening in LA. It was a powerful, emotional moment that really stood out among all the glitz and glamour of the event.
The show itself was full of big moments, especially for Kendrick Lamar. He dominated the night, walking away with five awards including Album of the Year for GNX and Hot 100 chart topper Luther, which has been holding the #1 spot for a solid 13 weeks straight. His tour mate, Scissor, also picked up two wins.
Carl Lamari, the Billboard exec who covers R&B and hip-hop, had some thoughts on the night. He pointed out that Dochi's speech was consistent with her history of using her platform to speak out on important issues. She's done the same at events like the Grammy Awards and Billboard's Women in Music celebration.
Lamari also noted how the younger generation of artists seems more willing than ever to use their fame to address social injustices. Dochi is definitely part of that movement. With her unique style and sharp lyrics, she's quickly becoming a major force in hip-hop.