A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Doja Cat's life and career.
Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Raised in Los Angeles, she started her music career as a teenager, releasing tracks on SoundCloud. Her song "So High" gained traction, leading to a recording contract with Kemosabe and RCA Records before she released her debut EP, Purrr! in 2014.
In a tweet from 2015, Doja Cat used a homophobic slur to describe hip-hop artists Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt.
In 2017, Doja Cat's mother, Deborah Sawyer, was previously granted a restraining order against her son, Raman Dalithando Dlamini.
On March 30, 2018, Doja Cat released her debut studio album, Amala, which received little critical attention and failed to chart initially.
In 2018, Doja Cat faced controversy when her Twitter history revealed usage of a homophobic slur. She initially defended her remarks but later apologized. As a result, she was declared the Milkshake Duck of 2018 by NME.
In May 2020, a 2015 song by Doja Cat titled "Dindu Nuffin" resurfaced, sparking controversy due to the term's alt-right connotations. Doja Cat apologized and stated that it was a "bad decision".
Doja Cat's 2020 performance of "Say So" at the MTV Europe Music Awards was criticized due to similarities between the guitar solo and Plini's 2016 song "Handmade Cities".
In November 2021, Doja Cat expressed slight disdain towards her stage name and persona.
In March 2022, Doja Cat expressed career burnout and frustration during a South American festival tour.
In March 2022, Doja Cat threatened to quit music due to backlash from an incident in Paraguay, where fans accused her of being rude and apathetic after a festival cancellation. She later expressed appreciation towards her fans.
In May 2022, Doja Cat opened up about her nicotine addiction on Twitter, and revealed that she required lancing of an infected tonsil caused by vaping and intended to pursue a tonsillectomy, consequently canceling her summer festival run and her opening act slot for the Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Tour.
In January 2024, Doja Cat's mother, Deborah Sawyer, filed for a temporary restraining order against Doja Cat's older brother, Raman Dalithando Dlamini, due to alleged physical and verbal abuse towards both Doja Cat and their mother.
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