United Kingdom, March 30 -- Doechii has had such a "transformative" year since finding fame.

The 26-year-old singer accepted the outstanding music artist award at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards and reflected afterwards that "all of [her] dreams" have come true over the course of the last 12 months, which has seen her release the smash hit track 'Anxiety'.

She told People: "It's been transformative for me. Truly. All of my dreams have become a reality, and I feel like I am literally walking in a dream.

"Because I feel like I'm amongst my family, I feel like I'm in my element, I'm with my community, and I just feel proud to be here because I know I'm safe.

"[Five years ago] I would say keep going, star. You're doing good. Keep going."

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