Doja Cat is an American rapper and singer who rose to fame after her novelty song “Mooo!” went viral online. She was born on October 21, 1995, as Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Deborah Sawyer, is of Jewish heritage while her father, Dumisani Dlamini, is of Zulu descent. Doja Cat’s parents separated when she was young and her family constantly moved between California and New York. She eventually dropped out of high school when she discovered her true passion for performing.
In 2012, Doja Cat released her debut single “So High” on SoundCloud. The song gained traction, allowing her to sign a recording deal with Kemosabe and RCA Records. In 2014, Doja Cat dropped her debut extended play “Purrr!” while her debut studio album “Amala” was released in 2018. Unfortunately, the rollout was unsuccessful and the rapper took a hiatus.
After her break, Doja Cat’s track “Mooo!” went viral, allowing her to capitalize on her newfound popularity. The rapper launched her sophomore album “Hot Pink” in 2019 to critical and commercial successes. In 2021, her third album “Planet Her” arrived, spawning hit singles such as “Kiss Me More,” “Need To Know,” and “Woman.” A couple of years later, Doja Cat released another album, “Scarlet,” with her most successful track “Paint the Town Red” dominating the Billboard Hot 100.
Since her debut, Doja Cat has won five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and one Grammy Award. In addition to these accolades, the rapper has also endured some serious scandals under the spotlight. From her interesting fashion choices to her unconfirmed sexuality, there are plenty of questions surrounding the infamous rapper. So, is Doja Cat gay? Let’s answer the question once and for all.
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Doja Cat’s Dating History
Despite being known for her bold persona, Doja Cat is extremely private when it comes to her romantic affairs. According to sources, the rapper likes to keep her relationships out of the spotlight unless it’s serious. However, over the years, she has been linked to multiple men and women, sparking curiosity regarding her sexuality. Here’s a brief summary of the interesting figures that Doja Cat’s been paired with.
Doja Cat and Jawny (2019-2020)
Doja Cat and Jawny met in April 2019 after the release of his breakout single “Honeypie.” The rapper has admitted in the past that she didn’t like the song but she found the singer incredibly attractive. The pair hit it off immediately and even collaborated on one of Jawny’s tracks, “Anything You Want.” Unfortunately, the relationship wasn’t meant to be and they were broken up by February 2020. The track also didn’t make the cut for Jawny’s album.
It’s worth mentioning that this is Doja Cat’s only confirmed and public relationship. Although they went their separate ways, the pair are still on good terms.
Doja Cat and French Montana (2020-2022)
Not long after her breakup with Jawny, Doja Cat allegedly started dating fellow rapper French Montana. The duo were spotted getting some quality time on a yacht, urging fans to share their speculations on Twitter. Doja Cat immediately stopped the rumors by stating that she and Montana were working on a song together.
The rumors didn’t stop though, especially after the duo were seen again at the Bahamas for a friend’s birthday. The rapper even posted a photo of them on his Instagram. Doja Cat commented “Love you brother” which seemed to confirm that their relationship was completely platonic.
Doja Cat and Bree Runway (2021)
In July 2021, questions surrounding Doja Cat’s true sexuality ramped up after she was believed to be dating British rapper Bree Runway. Apparently, Bree posted lots of cozy photos and videos with the “Say So” singer on her Instagram. Shortly after that, she posted another series of photos of Doja while they were out at dinner. On the same night, the rapper on Twitter that she had a girlfriend and was going public, even tagging Bree on the same post.
After stirring speculations online, the pair never confirmed their relationship. At this point, fans assume that the romantic posts were simply made for fun. It’s important to note though that Doja Cat has opened up about her sexuality in the past.
I like both. I like dicks and I also like, um, I like people that I can have sex with. You can kind of have sex with anybody, right?”
Doja Cat via Instagram Live, 2019
Doja Cat and Joji (2022)
Doja Cat’s admiration for YouTube sensation Joji is publicly known. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that romance rumors started spilling. The rapper mentioned the “Die For You” singer multiple times during her Instagram Live sessions. However, she did clarify that she wasn’t dating Joji although she found him cute. Joji is yet to comment on the singer’s statements.
Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn (2022)
While Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn never dated, they were briefly linked in 2022 after “Stranger Things” star, Noah Schnapp, revealed that the “Need To Know” singer inquired about his co-star’s relationship status. Doja Cat didn’t like the fact Schnapp disclosed their exchange and went on a mini public meltdown, calling the actor “whack” and “unbelievably socially unaware.”
I made an assumption that he was gonna be chill about it and he went and shared information that I didn’t feel comfortable with him sharing.”
Doja Cat via Instagram Live, 2022
Doja Cat and Jeffrey “J” Cyrus (2022-Present)
Doja Cat’s latest love affair is with comedian Jeffrey “J” Cyrus. The couple were first spotted vacationing together in Cabo. They’ve also been enjoying each other’s company in New York and were seen having dinner multiple times. The relationship is unconfirmed and fairly new, so only time will tell if the pairing is truly meant to be.
Is Doja Cat Gay?
No, Doja Cat is not gay. Although the rapper was linked to Bree Runway in the past, the alleged relationship has never been confirmed. Doja has also never officially spoken about her sexuality, so fans can assume that she’s straight.
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