Prime Highlights
- Doechii launched a electrifying Canadian debut at Osheaga 2025 with her genre-bending stage energy and swamp-inspired stage design.
- Her performance was truncated by the festival’s firm 11 p.m. curfew, stunning fans.
Key Fact
- Doechii took the stage from 10:10 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., truncated mid-set by enforced curfew.
- The Grammy-winning rapper advocated for LGBTQ+ fans and delivered a powerful call for justice.
Key Background
Grammy-winning artist Doechii lit up the Forest Stage at Osheaga 2025 in Montreal with her debut Canadian show. With her manic energy and authoritative stage presence, she began on a mossy raised platform, cementing her “Swamp Princess” moniker. Her over-the-top setup replicated her breakout visual from the 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, transporting thousands of fans to an immersive world.
Opening with the adrenaline-pumping track “Nosebleed,” Doechii quickly captivated the crowd. She followed up with fan favorites like “Spookie Coochie” and “Bitch I’m Nice,” showcasing her dynamic vocal range and charisma. Her energy never dipped, blending intense choreography with emotionally driven lyrics. Tracks like “Denial Is a River” turned into crowd anthems, as fans echoed every word back to her in a display of unity and admiration.
When she was at the midpoint of performing, Doechii made time to engage with her crowd by providing real shout-outs to woman-loving and LGBTQ+ fans. A cheeky comment on relationships and preferred rap styles elicited laughter and applause. She didn’t hold back on world issues either, seizing her moment to ask for justice and call it what it is—showing her identity as an artist and activist.
Sadly, the victorious performance was short-lived because the venue’s enforcement of an 11 p.m. sound curfew suddenly kicked in. As her last song reverberated through the audience, the sound was suddenly cut off, and there were boos and dismay. Doechii retaliated in fury, yelling her outrage as stage lights dimmed. While the unexpected stop shocked, her 45-minute set delivered an electric message: she’s not merely a rookie—she’s a cultural reference point. Followers were left hoping to feel Doechii’s full vision in a headlining set soon enough.
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