In 2024, Doechii—the Grammy-nominated Tampa rapper dubbed the "Swamp Princess" for her fusion of Southern hip-hop with jazz and rock—debuted in NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts series, showcasing tracks from her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, hailed by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone critics as a breakthrough for its ingenuity and social commentary. Accompanied by a full band featuring horns and two background vocalists in vintage academia attire, she delivered an eight-song set ranging from the jazzy "Boom Bap" and rocky "Catfish" to the poignant "Black Girl Memoir," dedicated to Black women and reflecting her experiences as a dark-skinned artist, culminating in a Southern praise break on "Nissan Altima." The show, praised by Reddit fans as "epic" for her breath control and stage presence and by NPR reviewers as a creativity masterclass, underscored her shift from viral hits like "What It Is" to headliner status, though some noted an emphasis on fresh material over early favorites; it symbolized her 2024 dominance, solidifying her as a household name.