Artists can often have complex backgrounds and lives influencing their voice and style when it comes to their artworks. Especially with singers, almost all of their lyrics are influenced by prominent events in their lives. Although some may be more relatable while others may be more problematic and provocative. These imperfections are what we seek in music, coming with relatable lyrics as we connect them to our own lives.
Doja Cat, an American rapper and singer, has often been the subject of many controversies. Some stand out more than others, her reputation has shifted throughout the years due to a variety of factors. One of the more prominent instances where Doja Cat created potential trouble for herself is when people clipped a video of her downplaying the Covid-19 virus.
“It’s a flu, I’m not scared. You just take some Mucinex and drink water, tea, and sleep. That’s all you gotta do,” said Doja Cat, during an Instagram Live taking place in March of 2020. Her statements sparked conversation about how someone with a high social status such as herself could go online and degrade issues that had been affecting a large portion of the population, some of which may have even included her fan base. Her commentary came off as out of touch and insensitive.
This moment in time followed after her while she began to increase in popularity, continuing to pursue her career by showcasing new music by releasing another album, “Planet Her” on June 25, 2021. The album garnered a lot of positive attention and drove the spotlight away from past incidents. A huge contributing factor to this album’s success was TikTok. The rising social media app, TikTok’s interest in creating dances and lip-syncing videos to her music for everyone to enjoy and connect among each other.
Much of her attention she gained stemmed from young adults and teenagers, similarly to her newest album released on September 26, 2025 has begun to see success. With Doja Cat hitting a milestone of 13 million streams on the day it premiered, fans have shown remarkable amounts of love and support for her work.
Among the biggest hits are “Make it up,” “Cards,” and coming in at number one is “Jealous Type”. These songs reflect a new side of Doja as she enters a calmer state of mind contrasting her darker out of the norm previous era. She embraces change as she finds herself as a songwriter and performer. With her catchy lyrics and upbeat vibe, there’s an ear catching song waiting for everyone. Her word choices highlight her unique personality which makes her more reconcilable to new audiences.
Viewers throughout the years have witnessed Doja Cat online undergoing many shifts in how she addresses certain topics and navigates her career. Overall, Doja Cat has proven time and time again that she is dedicated to her music, regardless of what it may be, and is committed to being as authentic and original as possible to help her stand out in the industry.
