Doechii Is Exactly Who She Thinks She Is
On the Toronto stop of her Live From The Swamp tour, the multi-hyphenate performer left it all on the floor in a high-voltage performance that captivated from start to finish.
By Ozioma Nwabuikwu
Photos by Camryn Montebruno
- Published on
October 17, 2025
Toronto
Coca Cola Coliseum
Theatrical is the first word that comes to mind; every arrangement, outfit change, set piece, and visual complemented the madcap universe she’s created. From a screaming punk rock version of her hit song “Anxiety” to the classic pop and hip-hop stylings of her debut album Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii switched effortlessly from genre to genre, never letting the audience out of her chokehold.
An undeniable highlight of the night was her performance of “Nosebleeds,” a song she wrote before her 2025 GRAMMY win and released shortly after the ceremony. It never gets old watching her speak life into herself—and, by extension, into the audience. Her powerful presence entranced the crowd, who moved with her and sang along to every song.
Just like Doechii says on the industry-targeted “BOOM BAP”—she really is everything.
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