Biography
Doja Cat—born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini on October 21, 1995, in Los Angeles—is an award‑winning American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer celebrated for her genre-blending fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and pop that has earned her the moniker "Queen of Pop‑Rap" and "Queen of Memes" for her viral, humor-infused online persona. Rising from SoundCloud beginnings, her breakout came with the novelty single “Mooo!” in 2018, followed by mainstream success with Hot Pink and its chart-topping remix of “Say So” featuring Nicki Minaj. Her subsequent albums, Planet Her (2021) and Scarlet (2023), produced global hits like “Kiss Me More” (feat. SZA) and “Paint the Town Red,” the latter becoming her first solo No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200. She is known for her electrifying stage presence and dynamic live performances.
