Doja Cat is no stranger to controversy, but she's making it known that she's done defending herself against what she calls "lies" and "ignorance." The Grammy-winning artist hit social media on Wednesday evening (April 2) to respond to the resurgence of critics after a viral podcast clip sparked new discussions regarding her legacy and standing in Hip-Hop.
In a now-deleted post, the artist bluntly tackled the backlash head-on on X (formerly known as Twitter), accusing people of spreading misinformation and saying she saw no reason to keep covering up for herself.
"I don't want to defend myself against all of these lies being told because quite frankly I don't think it will help," she wrote. "Maybe I'm wrong and maybe it would. I've just learned to let ignorance be and let people learn and use their own discernment."
Doja didn't stop there. She then commented on people who believe headlines without questioning the narrative.
"If you watch the 'news' and believe it all, what type of person does that make you?" she asked. "I'm enough. My music is enough. My word is enough. Everything after that is everyone else's problem but mine."
Soon after, she took the post down, leaving fans to argue about its meaning and whether it was a moment of venting or a strategic move to shift the conversation.
Doja Cat's career has been one of undeniable talent and ongoing scrutiny. While she has been talented, even with massive success in pop and rap, some critics challenge her authenticity as a Hip-Hop artist. The resurfaced podcast clip appears to have reignited those conversations, stoking a persistent controversy.
Supporters say Doja's versatility makes her unique. Her knack for merging rap with R&B and pop has brought her Grammys, songs atop the charts, and a dedicated following. But skeptics continue to punish her for past controversies, refusing to let some narratives grow stale.
Doja Cat's reaction provoked many responses on social media. Other fans praised her for not stooping to their level, calling her statement a declaration of her self-worth. Others believed her choice to delete the post left space for further speculation.
"She doesn't have to explain to anyone," one fan wrote. "Her music stands for itself."
Critics wondered why she ever spoke about it, 'if she didn't care that her reputation was on the line'.
Put all that drama aside, and Doja Cat is still one of the game's most electrifying and unpredictable artists. Whether she keeps talking back to her critics or lets her music do the talking, she won't stop being exactly who she wants to be. Hate her or love her, Doja Cat knows her worth. And if she's said it once, she's said it a million times: her music will always be her final word.
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