Doechii's "Anxiety" Music Video Drops, Showcasing Surreal Chaos and Mental Health Initiative

April 18, 2025
Doechii's "Anxiety" Music Video Drops, Showcasing Surreal Chaos and Mental Health Initiative
  • 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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