Doechii's "Anxiety" Music Video Drops, Showcasing Surreal Chaos and Mental Health Initiative
April 18, 2025
Doechii has officially released the music video for her hit song "Anxiety," which has quickly gained significant popularity.
The video, directed by James Mackel, features a nightmarish sequence where chaos disrupts Doechii's home, including a S.W.A.T. team and home intruders.
Since its release in March 2025, the track has achieved over 272 million global streams and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The video also features Doechii's twin sisters, dressed in outfits inspired by the twins from 'The Shining,' adding an eerie element to the visuals.
The song's popularity surged after Brooklyn rapper Sleepy Hallow sampled it, leading to a resurgence on social media and streaming platforms.
In February 2025, Doechii won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for 'Alligator Bites Never Heal,' further establishing her prominence in the music industry.
In a recent interview, Doechii expressed her surprise at the song's virality, noting it originated as a casual creation in her bedroom.
In conjunction with the song's release, Doechii launched a mental health initiative called Anxiety Is Watching Me, providing resources for those struggling with mental health, particularly in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
The music video begins in a recreation of Doechii's childhood bedroom, where she originally recorded the song in 2019, symbolizing a return to her roots.
In a dramatic escape from her house, Doechii narrowly avoids a falling chandelier and encounters an elephant and a crowd of dancers, enhancing the surreal atmosphere of the video.
The music video was co-directed by James Mackel and released shortly after Doechii teased it on Instagram, following behind-the-scenes footage filmed in Los Angeles.
With two successful hits, including "DENIAL IS A RIVER," Doechii is expected to announce a new album or global tour, solidifying her status as a genre-defying artist.
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Yahoo Entertainment • Apr 18, 2025
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