The internet’s favorite insult unfairly negates the hard work of artists like Doechii, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan.

With Doechii being honored at Billboard Women in Music this upcoming Saturday as Woman of the Year, Billboard staffers share their take on the internet debating if she’s an industry plant ...

It’s safe to say that Doechii, the dynamic force behind the ... One small camp on the internet thinks the breakout artist is an “industry plant.” There have been unfounded claims circulating ...

Doechii is making it known that she is not an industry plant. The "Denial is a River" rapper appeared at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 29. While there, she accepted the award ...

According to Hot New Hip Hop, Doechii has faced various accusations, including claims of botting, being an industry plant, and other alleged manipulations to accelerate her rise to superstardom.

Doechii attends the 2025 Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) ...

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