Early Life and Education of Doja Cat: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Doja Cat. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

October 21, 1995: Doja Cat's Birth

On October 21, 1995, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known as Doja Cat, was born in Los Angeles, California.

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2012: Gained Her Stage Name

As a teenager in 2012, Doja Cat gained her stage name from one of her cats as well as her favorite strain of marijuana.

November 2021: Expressed Disdain Towards Her Stage Name

In November 2021, Doja Cat expressed slight disdain towards her stage name and persona.

2021: Bought Beverly Hills Home

In 2021, Doja Cat bought a home in Beverly Hills, California, for $2.2 million.

March 2022: Expressed Career Burnout

In March 2022, Doja Cat expressed career burnout and frustration during a South American festival tour.

May 2022: Nicotine addiction and tonsil issues

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.