Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, was born on October 21, 1995 in Tarzana, California. She comes from a diverse background, with a South-African father, Dumisani Dlamini, who is an actor, composer, and film producer, and a Jewish mother named Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer. Growing up, Doja Cat was influenced by her brother's love for rapping, which inspired her own interest in music.
Doja Cat's stage name comes from the slang term "doja," which refers to a type of marijuana, as well as her affinity for cats. She began her music career by releasing her EP titled Purrr! in August 2014, showcasing her unique blend of singing and rapping.
Doja Cat gained widespread recognition in 2018 with the release of her quirky and humorous music video for the song "Mooo!" The video quickly went viral, resulting in numerous internet memes and establishing Doja Cat as a rising star in the music industry.
In 2019, Doja Cat released her second studio album Hot Pink, which debuted in the top ten on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album featured the hit song "Say So," which further solidified Doja Cat's place in the mainstream music scene.
Despite her public persona, Doja Cat keeps her personal life relatively private. She dated fellow singer Johnny Utah from 2019 to 2020 and has also been linked romantically to comedian J. Cyrus.
In 2020, Doja Cat became one of the most viewed artists on social media platform TikTok, thanks to the popularity of her songs and dance routines. Her track "Candy" sparked the viral "Sweet Spot" dance trend, which was performed by popular TikTok influencers such as Charli D'Amelio and the Lopez Brothers.
Doja Cat continues to push boundaries in her music and visuals, blending various genres and artistic influences to create a unique and vibrant aesthetic. With her bold creativity and captivating personality, Doja Cat has solidified her status as a dynamic and influential figure in the music industry.
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