Doja Cat has actually been criticised after striking out at fans over the nature of their assistance.
In a series of posts shared on social networks app Threads over the weekend, the vocalist and rap artist took objective at fans who utilize the label “Kittenz” to explain the fan neighborhood. She has actually given that deactivated her account.
“My fans don’t get to name themselves s***,” Doja – genuine name Amala Zandile Dlamini – composed, as reported by Page Six.
“If you call yourself a ‘Kitten’ or f***ing ‘Kittenz’ that means you need to get off your phone and get a job and help your parents with the house.”
The 27-year-old then reacted to a fan whose manage included her complete name, stating that it was “creepy as f***”.
While the “Kiss Me More” vocalist attempted to explain that she’d develop the name when she was “an alcoholic teen” which’s why she didn’t like it, she exasperated fans more by declining to inform them that she enjoyed them.
“I don’t though cuz I don’t even know y’all [sic],” she composed.
She likewise countered at a fan who asked what she needs to alter the name to rather, reacting: “Just delete the account and rethink everything. It’s never too late.”
In reaction, a variety of leading fan accounts appeared to follow Doja’s suggestions and deactivated their accounts.
Many fans shared their dissatisfaction in the vocalist’s remarks, with some explaining that Doja had actually impersonated a cat and performed one interview in only miaows at this year’s Met Gala.
“This coming from Doja Cat??? The same woman who was meowing at the Met Gala..?” one commenter composed.
“I don’t think Doja Cat loves the fame she got, she is actively trying to be forgotten,” another tweet read.
“It’s the fact that she can’t at the very least APPRECIATE the people who made her famous,” one commenter argued.
“Never meet your idols, kids,” another quipped.
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Some protected the vocalist, with one Twitter user writing: “You know what I find Doja Cat incredibly annoying but at the same time I’m here for someone actively destroying their own celebrity and also reminding people that you don’t know someone because you enjoy and consume what they create.”
“The Doja discourse is a reminder that many of you struggle with the parasocial relationships you’ve built with artists and the delusional entitlement to ownership you feel over their personal and professional lives,” another commenter composed.
One social networks user said: “Lesson here: stop putting so much stock into celebrities.”
However, a single person shot back: “When you make the conscious decision to become an artist you have to show appreciation back to the ppl who supported you along the journey. it’s not an obligation, it’s common sense and courtesy. After all the things Doja has done and said her fans still stuck by her and now [sic].”
The Independent has actually called Doja’s agents for remark.
