Doja Cat Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Doja Cat’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $12 million, Doja Cat is a talented rapper, singer, and songwriter. She first gained fame as a teenager by creating and sharing music on SoundCloud. After securing a record deal at the young age of 17, she released the albums “Amala,” “Hot Pink,” and “Planet Her,” with the latter two making it into the Billboard 200’s top ten. Renowned for her adept use of social media, Doja Cat effectively promotes her work on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

In February 2022, Forbes published a list highlighting the highest earners in hip-hop, where it was claimed that Doja Cat made $25 million in 2021 due to her flourishing music career and growing global presence, along with partnerships with brands such as Pepsi and CandyCrush. However, this figure of $25 million could not be verified and was not substantiated.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, better known as Doja Cat, was born in 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is a painter, while her father is a South African actor, composer, and film producer. After her birth, Dlamini and her mother relocated to New York City. Five years later, they moved to California’s Oak Park area, where she participated in tap, ballet, and jazz lessons. The family relocated back to Los Angeles, residing in an ashram in the mountains and practicing Hinduism during which Dlamini’s passion for dance flourished. She explored Indian classical dance and eventually began breakdancing, competing in Los Angeles as part of a professional pop-locking troupe while in high school; ultimately, she decided to leave high school to pursue her music ambitions.

Using the GarageBand application, Dlamini self-taught herself to sing and rap. After producing her music, she uploaded it to SoundCloud. Her first significant upload, a track titled “So High,” attracted the interest of record producer Dr. Luke in 2012, who later signed her to his label. Under the stage name Doja Cat, she released her debut EP, “Purrr!” in the summer of 2014.

“Amala” and Meme Fame

In early 2018, Doja Cat released singles such as “Roll with Us,” “Go to Town,” and “Candy.” These tracks were later featured on her debut studio album, “Amala.” Initially, the album did not make a significant impact, as it was largely overlooked by critics and failed to chart. However, that summer, she gained considerable attention after uploading the music video for her quirky song “Mooo!” on YouTube. This video, showcasing her whimsical dream of being a cow, went viral and triggered a popular meme. Following this, Doja Cat released the singles “Tia Tamera” and “Juicy” in early 2019, with “Juicy” later being remixed and marking her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Hot Pink” Breakthrough

Doja Cat experienced a significant breakthrough as a recording artist in November 2019 with the release of her second studio album, “Hot Pink.” The album eventually peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and included the hit singles “Bottom

Tracks such as “Bitch,” “Rules,” and “Say So” have gained prominence, with the latter marking Doja Cat’s first top-ten entry on the Hot 100, reaching number five. In 2020, a remix featuring Nicki Minaj propelled the song to number one.

The acclaim for “Hot Pink” paved the way for Doja Cat as one of 2020’s breakout artists. Billboard positioned her at number five on its Top New Artists of 2020 list, while Rolling Stone named her the top breakthrough artist of the year. Consequently, she received three Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for “Say So.”

“Planet Her” and the MTV Video Music Awards

In April 2021, Doja Cat released the single “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA, as a teaser for her upcoming album. The track spent 19 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten, peaking at number three. A few months later, she dropped the singles “Need to Know” and “You Right,” followed by her album “Planet Her,” which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. The album also made it into the top three in Canada, Australia, and the UK.

After the success of “Planet Her,” Doja Cat took on the role of host for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2021, where she was nominated for awards such as Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Visual Effects. She won Best Collaboration for “Kiss Me More,” in collaboration with SZA, and Best Art Direction shared with Saweetie for “Best Friend” video.

Other Collaborations

Doja Cat has collaborated extensively with numerous artists, contributing to songs by The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, City Girls, Ozuna, Bebe Rexha, and Ariana Grande, among many others. In September 2021, she appeared on “Scoop,” a track from Lil Nas X’s debut album “Montero.”

Personal Life and Controversies

Doja Cat tends to keep her personal life private and avoids discussing her relationships. Nonetheless, she has hinted at her queer sexuality and has been linked romantically to musicians like Jawny and Bree Runway. In early 2021, she acquired a Beverly Hills home for $2.2 million, which she later listed for sale at $2.5 million.

As a prominent figure on social media, Doja Cat has sometimes sparked controversy. In 2018, she faced backlash after an old tweet containing the word “faggot” resurfaced. She issued apologies and deleted the tweet. Furthermore, she drew criticism for minimizing COVID-19 as just a “flu” and for celebrating during the pandemic.

In July 2022, she was involved in a privacy breach incident with actor Noah Schnapp concerning actor Joseph Quinn. Doja Cat had privately reached out to Schnapp to ask for a connection to Quinn, but Schnapp shared their conversation on his TikTok to his 26 million followers.