Following a series of confrontations with her online fan base, Doja Cat speaks out about her liberating experience.
In an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar for their upcoming September 2023 “Icons” feature, the 27-year-old artist opens up about the profound transformation she’s undergone.
Sharing her feelings towards the immense online presence she maintains, Doja Cat acknowledges her affinity for positive interactions and mentions the heartening moments when her fans stood up against online bullying and trolling.
The interview arrives shortly after a public episode with fans concerning her rumored relationship with J Cyrus, a Twitch influencer. In response to backlash, she bluntly declared her independence from public opinion: “I don’t care about your thoughts on my personal life. Goodbye and good riddance!”
These incidents led to her decision to deactivate her Threads account and resulted in a significant reduction of her Instagram following by over 500,000.
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Speaking about her transformative endeavors, which include shaved eyebrows and a shaved head, Doja Cat shares her theory about fan reactions to her boundary-pushing actions.
Addressing her recent drop in followers, she reveals her perspective on the matter, stating, “Seeing all these people unfollow makes me feel like I’ve defeated a large beast that’s been holding me down for so long and it feels like I can reconnect with the people who really matter and love me for who I am and not for who i was … I feel free.”
In a world characterized by ever-evolving digital connections, Doja Cat’s journey highlights the complexities of online fame and its impact on both artists and their devoted followers.
