In a cover story for 'British Vogue,' Lady Gaga praised Doechii's music as "immediately legendary" from the start of her career. Doechii presented Gaga with the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

There's fame, and then there's Lady Gaga. Born Stefani Germanotta in New York City, Gaga obliterated and rebuilt the ladder of pop superstardom. From her early days hustling in Manhattan's underground music scene to now commanding the world's biggest stages—including last night’s highly anticipated kickoff of her sold-out Mayhem Ball—she's carved out a career defined by fearless artistry and an almost supernatural ability to stay three steps ahead of the cultural zeitgeist.