Doja Cat's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Doja Cat. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Hailing from Los Angeles, she began her musical journey as a teenager, releasing music on SoundCloud. Her early track "So High" garnered attention, leading to a recording contract with Kemosabe and RCA Records. This deal preceded the release of her debut extended play, Purrr!, in 2014, marking the official start of her professional music career.

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May 2020: "Say So" Remix and Number-One Hit

In May 2020, the remix of "Say So" featuring Nicki Minaj topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first number-one single for both artists.

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2020: Billboard and Rolling Stone Rankings

In 2020, Billboard ranked Doja Cat at number five on both the Top New Artists and Top Female Artists charts. Rolling Stone ranked her at number one on their list of the ten biggest breakthrough artists of 2020 after her on-demand audio streams in the U.S. increased by 300% from 2019.

2021: Billboard Recognition and Album Success

Doja Cat closed 2021 as the bestselling female R&B and hip-hop artist in the US, and the fourth bestselling female artist overall, additionally placing six songs on the year-end Hot 100. Planet Her was also the sixth best-selling album in the US, and the fifth most streamed album globally on Spotify in 2021.

2022: XXL Awards and Grammy Nominations

In 2022, Doja Cat won the awards for Female Rapper of the Year and Performer of the Year at the 2022 XXL Awards. She received nominations for eight awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the most for any female artist. "Kiss Me More" won the award for Best Pop Duo Performance.

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August 2023: Release of 'Paint the Town Red'

In early August 2023, Doja Cat released the album's lead single, "Paint the Town Red", which became her first solo song to top the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, among several other countries and the Billboard Global 200 chart.

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September 22, 2023: Release of Scarlet album

On September 22, 2023, Doja Cat's album Scarlet was released to mostly positive reviews and debuted within the top 5 in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

2023: Release of "Scarlet" and "Paint the Town Red" Success

In 2023, Doja Cat released her fourth studio album, Scarlet, which adopted a hip-hop-oriented sound. The lead single, "Paint the Town Red", became her first solo number-one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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2023: Inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2023, Doja Cat was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact and influence.

2023: Inclusion in Time 100

In 2023, Time included Doja Cat in the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, featuring her as one of the four cover stars for the year's issue, showcasing her significant cultural impact.

January 27, 2024: "Paint the Town Red" tops Triple J Hottest 100

On January 27, 2024, Doja Cat's single "Paint the Town Red" was ranked #1 in the Triple J Hottest 100, marking her as the first female rapper and first woman of color to achieve this.

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2025: Billboard ranking

In 2025, Billboard ranked Doja Cat at number 24 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list, recognizing her success in just five years. Also in 2025, "Paint the Town Red" becomes the first rap song in history to top the Billboard Global Excl. U.S chart.

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