# @genius on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=JSewCqAK7p4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67772786-genius-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ddb5331f0f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-12-20T00:00:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Genius (@Genius) — https://gondola.cc/Genius

## Caption

Doechii and Issa Rae take the Genius Open Mic stage over for a very special rendition of “Denial is a River.” A standout track from the TDE star’s acclaimed mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” the song cleverly pays homage to a famous Wendy Williams interview, blending sharp humor with deep introspection along the way.

Issa Rae and Doechii add a new dimension to the acclaimed single that incorporates “the pure storytelling element of Hip-Hop” with an evocative journal entry-inspired anthem.

This is another big moment for Doechii, who is also making waves this award season with four Grammy nominations: Best Rap Album, Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Remixed Recording. On top of that, she recently delivered renowned show-stopping performances on NPR Tiny Desk and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Since joining OPEN MIC, Doechii has also announced a "Denial Is a River Show" co-starring Zack Fox, ScHoolboy Q, and Earl Sweatshirt as Brad Pitt. "La Rosa De Doechii" is already out as a Spanish language novela skit. 

On today’s episode of Open Mic, Doechii and Issa Rae combine forces to light up the stage with an unforgettable performance.

Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/doechii-performs-denial-is-a-river-live
Read all the lyrics to "Denial Is A River" on Genius: https://genius.com/Doechii-denial-is-a-river-lyrics

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| diego | @diegovillz | https://gondola.cc/diegovillz | Video Editor |
| diego | @diegovillz | https://gondola.cc/diegovillz | Colorist |

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