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Doechii Shines at BET Awards, Fights Back Against Cut-Off Speech
29 Jun
Summary
- Doechii won the BET Her award for her song "girl, get up" with SZA.
- Her acceptance speech was humorously interrupted by a saxophone.
- She teased new music and warned haters to be ready for her return.

At the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, Doechii celebrated a significant win, receiving the BET Her award for her hit track "girl, get up." alongside SZA. The duo's acceptance speech began with heartfelt praise for each other, highlighting their collaborative effort on the song during a challenging period for Doechii.
As Doechii expressed her gratitude, her acceptance speech was unexpectedly cut short by a saxophone. She humorously called out the interruption and then seized the moment to announce that new music is imminent, issuing a strong warning to any critics. The "Swamp Princess" also participated in a tribute to Lauryn Hill alongside other artists, performing a rendition of The Fugees' "Ready or Not."