Doja Cat experienced a significant decline in her Instagram followers after a controversial incident over the past weekend. The rapper, who is preparing for an arena tour and the release of her fourth studio album, found herself in the headlines due to interactions with her fans.
Fans noticed that Doja Cat was blocking individuals who had criticized her relationship with Twitch streamer J Cyrus. Subsequently, she took to Threads, but later deleted the posts, to express her frustration with her fans. In her remarks, she advised them to “get a job” and criticized their identification as “kittenz.”
- More On This Topic: Doja Cat Leads BET Awards Nominations
Her statements further escalated the situation, as she remarked, “If you call yourself a ‘Kitten’ or f*cking ‘Kittenz,’ that means you need to get off your phone and get a job and help your parents with the house.”
In response to a fan’s inquiry about if she still loves her fans, Doja’s response was rather shocking. She stated, “I don’t though, cuz I don’t even know y’all.”
Doja Cat responds to fans asking if she can say she loves them:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 23, 2023
“i don’t though cuz i don’t even know yall” pic.twitter.com/BBmNKZxqT1
Following these contentious remarks, Doja Cat saw a significant drop in her Instagram followers, with approximately 250,000 fans unfollowing her account.
The incident sparked widespread discussions and reactions on social media, with many expressing disappointment and concern over her approach to interacting with her fanbase. As an artist preparing for a big arena tour and album release, this public fallout has become a challenging moment in Doja Cat‘s career.
As of now, Doja Cat has not publicly addressed the situation beyond the initial comments made on Threads. The fallout from this incident underscores the delicate relationship between artists and their fan communities, emphasizing the importance of open communication and respect in maintaining a positive and supportive connection with fans.
