The Grammy Award-winning “Swamp Princess” made the list, with editors noting her “experimental flair” and “bold visuals” that turned heads in the music industry.

TAMPA, Fla. — Each year, Forbes spotlights what it calls the “top” young entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers in the U.S. across various industries.

And after quite the successful year, Tampa native Doechii is reaching a new milestone.

The Grammy Award-winning “Swamp Princess” made the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026, with editors highlighting her blend of “razor-sharp rap with R&B, pop, and experimental flair,” as well as her “bold visuals” that quickly turned heads in the music industry.

“Our more than 8,000 U.S. list alumni share tips about who Forbes should feature on the list. Meanwhile, the newsroom reaches out to influential sources for promising candidates: Venture capitalists, corporations, universities, founders,” Forbes writes. “While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for making the Under 30 list, Forbes editors look for scale, impact, creativity and potential for success.”

Doechii became the third-ever woman to win the Best Rap Album Grammy for her album ”Alligator Bites Never Heal,” which, of course, pays homage to her Florida roots. She even gave a shoutout to her hometown while accepting the award.

“There’s so many people out there who probably don’t know who I am. I call myself the Swamp Princess because I’m from Tampa, Florida!” Doechii said at the time. “There’s so much culture in Tampa. Whenever people think about Florida, they only think about, like, Miami, but Tampa has so much talent. Labels, go to Tampa. There’s talent there, okay?”

Doechii was also named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard and took home two VMAs — Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Choreography for her hit song “Anxiety.”

Before reaching stardom, she was Jaylah Hickmon, a student at Blake High School in Hillsborough County which offers a “conservatory-style arts education” with rigorous academic courses to complement its specialized programs in music, visual art and theatre.

Doechii paid a visit to her alma mater last year, where she was welcomed with performances by who she called “the future icons of entertainment” and answered students’ questions during a conversation in the school’s auditorium.

PHOTOS: Doechii visits her alma mater, Blake High School in Tampa