Close-up portrait of Doja Cat with blonde hair and statement earrings looking upward.

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Doja Cat

Height

5 ft 5 in (165 cm)

Net Worth

$12 million, 2026 est.

Nationality

American

Born

October 21, 1995

Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, US

Age

31 Years Old

Horoscope

Libra

Who Is Doja Cat?

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini is an American rapper known for her playful, genre-bending music. Her versatile vocal delivery and creative visual concepts earned her a devoted global fan base.

She first gained viral fame with her 2018 track “Mooo!” before topping international charts with her hit single “Say So”. The track launched her pop stardom, and she is noted for her striking shaved hairstyles.

Full NameAmala Ratna Zandile Dlamini
GenderFemale
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Relationship StatusSingle
Net Worth$12 million, 2026 est.
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican American and White
EducationCentral Los Angeles High School #9
FatherDumisani Dlamini
MotherDeborah Elizabeth Sawyer
SiblingsRaman Dlamini

Early Life and Education

Artistic influences shaped Amala Dlamini in Los Angeles through her painter mother Deborah Sawyer. She spent part of her childhood at a California commune, practicing Indian classical dance and breakdancing before briefly attending high school.

Leaving high school at sixteen, she focused entirely on creating original music at home. She taught herself production on GarageBand and uploaded tracks to SoundCloud, quickly catching the attention of major record labels.

Notable Relationships

Over the past several years, Doja Cat has maintained a relatively private romantic life. Her documented public relationships include musicians Jawny and J. Cyrus, alongside brief ties to comedian Jeffrey Gurian.

The music star has no children from any of her previous relationships. She currently remains single, choosing to center her public presence on her evolving musical and visual projects.

Career Highlights

Her studio albums Planet Her and Scarlet established her as a major chart force. She scored massive hits with “Kiss Me More” and “Paint the Town Red”, securing billions of global streams and top positions on music charts.

Beyond music, she has made a powerful mark in global high fashion. Her head-turning runway appearances and dramatic couture ensembles during Paris Fashion Week consistently generate viral coverage across international media platforms.

To date, she has earned a Grammy Award alongside five Billboard Music Awards. Her achievements and creative versatility continue to solidify her influence as an iconic innovator in contemporary pop culture.

Signature Quote

“I try not to take anything too seriously, because at the end of the day, making art should feel fun and liberating.”