Alligator Bites Never Heal was the mixtape that brought the American rapper Doechii wide recognition in 2024. On the record she displayed a versatile, agile rapping style over jazzy and soulful productions. Songs such as 'Denial Is a River' and 'Nissan Altima' drew attention for their sharp lyrics and humour. The project earned Doechii a Grammy for best rap album. It confirmed her reputation as one of the most striking new voices in hip-hop.