Doja Cat misses 'mundane' life away from public attention

Doja Cat has shared a candid reflection on the significant drawbacks of global fame, admitting that she deeply misses the anonymity required to perform "regular mundane" tasks.

In an extensive interview with U.S. Vogue published on Friday, the thirty-year-old artist—born Amala Dlamini—explained that she often feels "upset" by the constant surveillance of paparazzi and fans.

Despite her frustration, she revealed a reluctance to engage in direct confrontation. "Will I go up to somebody and be like, 'Stop f**king filming me,' and cuss them out? No, I'm not going to do that," she told the outlet, preferring instead to find "creative" ways to navigate public spaces.

To manage the pressure of being constantly watched, the Paint The Town Red hitmaker has transformed her public appearances into a strategic "game."

Doja Cat confessed that she often attempts to look "purposefully ugly" to deter photographers and avoid being approached. This playful yet defensive tactic allows her to maintain a sense of agency over her image.

She noted that the most "fascinating" aspect of her career is the public’s sense of entitlement, observing that people often feel they are "owed a photo, or your attention, or your smile" simply because of her celebrity status.

The interview follows a highly successful 2025 for the artist, who headlined the "Scarlet Tour" and secured multiple industry accolades for her innovative visual style.

While she remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary pop and rap, Dlamini emphasised that her "disposition" is not always available for public consumption.

She concluded the profile by reiterating her desire for a boundary between her professional persona and her private life, particularly when attempting to navigate the world as a regular individual.