Doja Cat, the multi-talented artist behind hits like “Paint the Town Red,” took a moment to dispel persistent rumors about her relationship with her fanbase, affectionately known as the “Kittenz.” In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the 28-year-old rapper and singer clarified misconceptions surrounding her alleged disdain for fans.
Addressing the ongoing speculation, Doja Cat stated firmly, “One thing that I do want to set straight is that you’ll never see a direct quote of me saying, ‘I hate my fans.’ Not once.” Emphatically denying the rumor, she highlighted the widespread misquotation, asserting, “But it’s a really big misquoted thing where everybody is saying, ‘she hates her fans’ – never said that.”
Despite her disappointment with the persistence of the rumor, Doja Cat injected humor into the conversation, attributing the misunderstanding to people not grasping her sense of humor. Undeterred, she expressed that her genuine fans comprehend her and that she doesn’t feel the need to explain her humor or comedy to anyone.
The interview delved into the host Darden’s suggestion that Doja Cat’s newer fanbase, despite her music career starting in 2014, might be making assumptions and projecting expectations onto her. Notably, Doja Cat experienced a loss of nearly 250,000 followers over the summer when she playfully declined to declare love for her fans, quipping, “I don’t though cuz [sic] I don’t even know yall [sic].”
As Doja Cat continues to navigate her relationship with fans, she remains unwavering in her commitment to humor and authenticity, reassuring her true supporters that understanding her sense of humor is key to appreciating her artistic expression.
