Doja Cat

Biography

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini is professionally known as Doja Cat. She is a trailblazing American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was born on October 21, 1995, in Los Angeles, California. Rising from SoundCloud uploads as a teen, her breakthrough came with the viral meme hit “Mooo!” in 2018. This showcased her quirky humor and talent. She signed to Kemosabe and RCA Records at 1. She released her debut EP Purrr! in 2014, followed by albums like Amala (2018), Hot Pink (2019), Planet Her (2021), and Scarlet (2023).

Renowned for blending pop-rap, R&B, and hip-hop, Doja’s charismatic stage presence and internet savvy have earned her the title “Queen of Pop-Rap.” With Grammy wins, including for “Kiss Me More” with SZA, and billions of streams, she continues to redefine versatility in modern music. She influences global trends through TikTok and bold visuals.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 21, 1995
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American

Doja Cat: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $8 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• Her stage name “Doja Cat” combines “Doja,” a slang term for a favorite high school marijuana strain, with her love for cats’ artistic grace.
• Doja went viral in 2018 with “Mooo!”. This was a novelty song where she dressed as a cow and rapped absurd lyrics. It amassed millions of views as an internet meme.
• From ages 8 to 12, she lived in a Hindu commune in Santa Monica led by Alice Coltrane, wife of jazz legend John Coltrane, sparking her spiritual interests.
• Her debut album Amala (2018) is uniquely structured with tracks named after weekdays, each referencing Hindu astrology, reflecting her personal practices.
• Doja is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer, often sampling 1980s and 1990s artists on SoundCloud demos before her major label breakthrough.

Socials

• Instagram
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• TikTok

Doja Cat: Video

Filmography

• Trolls World Tour (2020) as Unknown Character (voice)