"I put my heart and my soul into this mixtape," said a teary-eyed Doechii, who was presented the award by Cardi B herself. "I bared my life. I went through so much. I dedicated myself to sobriety and God told me that I would be rewarded and that He would show me just how good it can get.

The performance revolved around a “clone factory,” with the Florida native’s trademark airboat making an appearance, and incorporated her recognizable elaborate choreography. It was part of a whole medley performance of the Best New Artist nominees, following Benson Boone and preceding Teddy Swims.

The artist’s breakthrough album "Alligator Bites Never Heal" bested projects from a handful of veteran rap hitmakers.