Doja Cat Hints at Taking Yearslong Break From Music Career

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Doja Cat wants to paint the town red—without having to worry about work.

After releasing her album Vie last September, the 30-year-old singer is considering taking a long break from music once she finishes recording the deluxe versions of the songs and completes her tour.

In an interview with Elle on May 14th, she mentioned she’s planning to take three years off to do whatever she feels like.

Doja Cat, whose full name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, shared some plans for her future projects. She mentioned possibly painting another mural and completely redecorating the upstairs of her house, which has been empty for four or five years. She described the situation as ‘bizarre’.

Doja Cat has been keeping busy with her Ma Vie World Tour, which began last November. She recently took a short break to attend the Met Gala, where she wore a stunning nude silicone gown inspired by ancient Greece, designed by Saint Laurent, and debuted a new blonde hairstyle.

I’m so excited to see Doja Cat continue her tour! It’s heading to Europe soon, kicking off in Dublin on May 19th. And honestly, knowing how much she loves England and British culture, I’m not surprised she’s thrilled about that part of the tour!

She told Elle that London is one of her favorite cities to perform in. She loves the audiences there, saying they’re really engaged, enthusiastic, and don’t seem to worry about what others think, which makes for a great show.

Despite the tiring nature of touring, the rapper known as ‘Need to Know’ shared that she particularly enjoys the fashion aspect of it.

She explained that she pours her heart into every outfit she wears onstage. She carefully considers both hair and makeup, blending them together to create looks that are artistic, meaningful, and tailored to each specific venue.

Want to see how Doja Cat’s style has changed over time? Keep reading to check out her transformation…

The rapper, who was 18 years old at the time, went to the Friends ‘N’ Family Pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles, California. It was the 17th annual event.

Doja wore an all pink ensemble (which included cat ears!) for the BET Awards in 2019.

I spotted Doja Cat looking incredibly chic backstage at the RapCaviar Live concert back in October 2019. She was rocking a cool, matching grey outfit – a total power move alongside her vibrant ‘Hot Pink’ persona!

Doja Cat wore a striking outfit – an ivory bustier paired with leather pants – to TIDAL’s fifth annual benefit concert in New York City.

Doja Cat turned up the heat at the 2020 Adult Video News Awards in Las Vegas, sporting a striking red lace dress and coordinating gloves.

Doja stunned in a sheer-suede bustier ensemble when she attended the 2020 American Music Awards. 

For the 2020 MTV EMAs, Doja Cat chose an outfit consisting of a black crop top and shorts, layered with a sheer, patterned black dress.

Doja Cat impressed fans at the 2020 American Music Awards with a second stunning outfit, this time made of suede.

Doja stole the spotlight in a sheer ensemble for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

Let’s talk fashion! For Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve last year, I absolutely loved what Dua Lipa wore. She really committed to the theme with a stunning silver look – a sheer, sequined outfit paired with a matching silver wig. It was a total showstopper and perfectly fit the festive vibe!

Doja Cat turned heads at a 2021 Venice Film Festival event, wearing a stunning floral dress by Dolce & Gabbana.

Doja Cat stunned at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards wearing a flowing, see-through gown and coordinating cape.

At the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, the Grammy-nominated artist wore a striking outfit: a black corset bodysuit paired with flowing purple fabric and bold red latex thigh-high boots.

At Michael Rubin’s 2022 Super Bowl party, Doja Cat wore a white, see-through fishnet dress over a black lingerie set.

The singer behind “Need to Know” turned heads at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in a stunning black dress featuring a dramatic sweetheart neckline.

For the 2022 Grammys, Doja strutted the red carpet in a studded light blue Versace gown.

After walking the red carpet, she changed into a tan gown with a textured, studded design to accept her award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance alongside SZA. Her acceptance speech was briefly interrupted by a quick trip to the restroom. The singer, breathless as she reached the stage, jokingly told the audience, “I have never had to pee so badly in my life.”

Doja Cat expressed her gratitude after the win, thanking her family, team, and fans for their support. She said she couldn’t have achieved this without them.

Get into it: The musician literally shined during Paris Fashion Week in October 2022.

The Los Angeles native painted the town (and her body) red while out in Paris.

Doja Cat really nailed her look at the 2023 Met Gala, dressing up as Karl Lagerfeld’s famous cat, Choupette.

The Grammy-winning artist is embracing a bolder style with her new sneaker line for Skechers. She explained that designing the collection, which takes inspiration from the sneakers worn by pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera during her youth, feels like connecting with a significant moment in pop culture history.

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2026-05-14 18:18