Doja Cat Talks Going From Drop Out to Viral Sensation on Growing Up: California

Doja Cat sits down with Billboard for the third episode of ‘Growing Up’ to talk about her unique childhood experiences. She opens up about how dropping out of school propelled her to taking over the charts and what her next album will sound like.
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Doja Cat Talks Going From Drop Out to Viral Sensation on Growing Up: California
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[@Cookiemarie111]

Doja’s aesthetic in high school really makes me happy, and her upbringing has to be the most relatable

[@tony71329]

lol she grew up a millionaire

[@Snivyass]

@@tony71329 no she didn’t 💀

[@keyerralacy6844]

@Deysha Stewart she never even met her dad she met Whoopi goolberg and told her she did a movie with her dad but she never met him and Whoopi was like yes he’s a good man . Not really if he left his child

[@keyerralacy6844]

@Navi Nav 💯

[@aidanhuggins3581]

She was a stirptease/muse in an alt right chat room where they called her the N-word, you relate to that?

[@jorrosmith164]

Its the fact that doja had an Indian upbringing and even learned barathnatiyam just 😭😭💖💖

[@maryannadebayo]

we kinda have the same name lmao

[@saniaparveen7745]

❤❤

[@miurtouissi1093]

She's Indian?

[@eenchantress5113]

@@miurtouissi1093 No she is jew and South African ❤️

[@YN-wo8rd]

@@miurtouissi1093 no, but she had a lot of Indian influence growing up

[@emilyz3932]

I don’t think people realize how much of a musical genius she is

[@Crybatty]

fr it shocked me when my mom said she wasnt that talented like...what????

[@naysaynetwork5271]

@@Crybatty shes not. Shes generic. Shed do better as a dancer.

[@tashoydaley3690]

@@naysaynetwork5271 SHE IS

[@thatdud819]

@@naysaynetwork5271 plz i’d like to see you do it if she’s generic 💀🤚

[@LittleLibraryKoala98]

Why do people love to bring negativity and/or hate about person who is expressing their emotions through music? If it isn't your cup of tea, just keep it moving. Don't need to spread it like a disease. People hate Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Ciara, etc. Yes it's gonna happen to every artist, but people who put one comment on a KZbin video just shows you are a portion of the world that likes to spread hate. How do you like that on your conscious of showing actual dislike to another regular human being?

[@dhemzie_xoxo487]

it's the way she's sitting for me

[@handthing9709]

Famous celebrity sits in chair slightly different

[@swiftie7370]

What do you expect from a boss baddie

[@peteadenuga]

@leo the spirit healer OK seat counselor 🤡

[@princesssleeze786]

@leo the spirit healer stfu

[@wackyjackie830]

@leo the spirit healer WHO FUCKING CARES!! you're mad bc she's not sitting the way society tells "ladies" should be sitting and Doja chooses to sit the way she wants, she feels comfortable with herself sitting that way. you need to lighten tf up

[@mrs.major_joe101]

She so humble and loving. Doja where ever you are just know you deserve all the good things coming and we will forever love and support you ma🤗

[@nettiegurl464]

Love that!

[@_ani]

she really is humble though! I'm happy for her ♥

[@revenueworld2497]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37Rh5uFerqXos0

[@Leveezy]

💥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fTm4pnms6Vjas 💥

[@michelebergman4336]

She was raised with LOFE & CALMNESS by an Artist Mother 💕Love is Everything for kids

[@angeleyeszarai]

Her growth was SO organic. She's SUCH an AUTHENTIC ARTIST. People don't even understand how RARE this is. Doja is literally up there as one of the BEST artist's of all time, not to mention one of my personal faves. She is 1000% a legend of the new generation, without question. 🙌👑👑👑👑

[@_ani]

couldn't have worded it better 😁 her growth as a person and a celebrity artist is really natural and authentic , like you said

[@sydw1173]

trulyyy! She will definitely have a long, thriving career

[@chakingbake7405]

Stfu u act like u know her personally. I do she's not a good person

[@redietliora]

@@chakingbake7405 how do you know her?

[@itshk9427]

@@chakingbake7405 no you don't 😂

[@jessicachanae9977]

They definitely snubbed her at the Grammys. She definitely deserved that award.

[@vaughnthabest]

THATS A FUCKING UNDERSTATEMENT

[@anderson9401]

Yes !!!

[@Siredgey]

Na best new artist is a cursed award it’s better she didn’t win

[@bennyboysketches6718]

She know alot about Indian culture for sure I love her

[@anitablossom9434]

@@Siredgey how is best artist a cursed award? Because of Nicki?😭 get over it

[@DrewRueDoo]

Doja Cat is on the way of becoming the same level of Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce type status. She is definitely on the way to become a music legend.

[@se1139]

uhm

[@quintonmiller8266]

She is more talented then most of them. She does her own stuff.

[@gurlhrtnice]

Y’all are high. She’s talented and a stand out but has a long way to go. They have years and years in the game. Just let her develop in her own time. If she’s that good she will prove it.

[@preranataylorsversion6883]

@@quintonmiller8266 girl everyone is TALENTED. You can't measure it.

[@redietliora]

@@preranataylorsversion6883 Uh yeah you can 😂

[@redluv123]

When I used to listen to Doji Doj in 2016, I got a classical indian singing style vibe from her which i really enjoyed. I thought it was just coincidence since Im indian. Now knowing her background it all makes sense!!!!

[@bgm2658]

Got to love it!! I can relate my last name is Indian my father is Indian.

[@ambalikauma3078]

I definitely agree. Growing up with classical Indian music and hearing the influences somewhat in her music is so cool. If you know about ghazals too, I would say SZA has a very similar vibe to ghazals.

[@ameera.abubakr]

i never even noticed that

[@iFancyGlam]

Omg yes!!

[@vanr4739]

People said she was approriating Indian culture with her 'So High' song but if they watched this they would know where she got some of her inspiration from because she lived it.

[@ArtsyFartsy010]

When I say Doja is THAT girl, DOJA IS THAT GIRL! On top! FINALLLYYYY people are noticing! Had me since “So High”.

[@DarlingImHer]

Sameeeee!! I always said she would be a star. So glad she’s getting her flowers

[@DawnTV2]

same!!!

[@alsity1]

SAME omg ive been following her since the beginning i was obsessed at first listen and now with her being at the top its rlly surreal but its exactly what she deserves

[@TH-jo4th]

Cringe

[@MiaMia888z]

SAAAMMMEEE!!!!

[@rosamperez7492]

I feel like she is a different person in each song so talented 😌

[@nahbah8667]

Of course because since childhood she has had everybody elses culture and creativity force fed to her by her lonely determined mom. She was going to make sure that her biracial baby becomes a star. Shes been building a culture vulture from scratch sense day 1 so...

[@jarrypason9884]

Hello Rosa how are you doing today.

[@GeorgeBreg]

she’s so talented it’s scary

[@ameliekouma]

ikr

[@onikasqueendom8846]

watch in 10 years she’s gonna become a legend. i said it here first.

[@isabella4464]

She is already a legend

[@onikasqueendom8846]

@@isabella4464 so true bestie

[@anitablossom9434]

Frl and beautiful

[@lumilabiyi]

her baby pictures are so adorable 🥺, she’s always been beautiful 💕😍

[@shardalall6]

Became a fan of Doja after accidentally stumbling on her 'So High' video years ago. I was amazed that she wasn't more popular at the time. So glad that she persisted and achieved such massive success.

[@soyeonenjoyer]

i’m so proud of her i hope her career continues to grow 😩💗

[@spillledmilllk]

Not billboard pretending Doja broke out into mainstream via Say So & not Mooo... 👀

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

mooo didn’t chart

[@spillledmilllk]

@@AlopeciaPatientx yeah cuz it wasn't "released" at that point. It still brought millions of KZbin views though which are just as important to gain that popularity

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

@@spillledmilllk ohh

[@amandaisnotmyrealname3518]

Moo made people know her and because of moo and juicy she got the crowd she needed for say so to go as far as it did

[@jrsmiles3324]

exactly

[@Dayviono]

I’m here before Doja wins her first grammy’s Mark me WORDS

[@jenafil2352]

@Christopher Fleming *Scammy's

[@lyrasan5659]

Same

[@hannahmurray3921]

same

[@alvarosudario]

She doesn't need a Grammy. Grammy needs her.

[@chloecat9095]

She’s so lucky I wish I had more open minded parents

[@nahbah8667]

So stupid... Just enjoy your own life along with the hand you were dealt. Stop regretting how your life is. Its dum

[@lilygirllisa]

@@nahbah8667 Ok Boomer...

[@v0calbeatzlaughs]

Having open minded parents with money really is KEY 😂🙌🏾 good for Doja!

[@nahbah8667]

Im literally not even 20 yet. Your reply is so cringe. Its so universally automated when a person hs no comeback. "Okay boomer" sounds extremely dum...

[@uldeanse]

@@nahbah8667 no? people have the right to dream about the life they always wanted. sometimes fate does us wrong and we start life in a type of environment we don't like but we have to work to change that.

[@SageBaby]

I love her interviews. She’s so smart

[@liamsmith7083]

kzbin.info/door/7baAVtmnAJjYVLHDXcLJFQ

[@darklyclad]

I dislike nothing about her persona, so well spoken, creative and attractive.

[@nenjiyuru_07]

She’s so pretty 😩

[@jb9940]

Omg tears ran down my face watching this😩😭 we love you dojaaaaaaaaaa!!!!😩

[@mon.commentaire]

I just hope Planet Her contains an other song that will make me feel the way I felt when I first heard " Streets " !

[@willwowxdrice642]

Her song candy

[@Blabette]

She has so many unofficially released SoundCloud songs you could go through. I have about 40 favorites, they’re all on KZbin. Try Trauma from 2014, it has the same kind of pretty melancholy vibe as Streets. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joO9ooeZYthgZ7c

[@mon.commentaire]

@@willwowxdrice642 I love the song Candy, but I don't feel the same vibz as with Streets

[@mon.commentaire]

@@Blabette Thank you, but I know most of her songs. I listen to Doja Cat since 2015

[@Blabette]

@Ultraviolet555 Oh hi! Fancy running into you here.😁

[@TT-et6ft]

Did i just hear bharathanatiyam dance? Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳💪🏽

[@gollumeats1997]

I love how open she is about addiction❤️ tough but good to hear someone so big acknowledging it

[@wyattspop]

would be great if she wasn't using now

[@bishelia7003]

The wordplay in her lyrics.....

[@bgm2658]

Yes!!

[@Rooted.Creations]

Omg just look how Doja is sitting, a true queen right there.

[@TH-jo4th]

Cringe

[@no.otherglow]

Dance, English and lunch lol I love her even more

[@ninisky2706]

Read it as she said it

[@stuff1784]

Lmao!

[@katelyncartey3445]

I love her, she's so raw

[@BB-oh5vm]

Sitting sideways FTW! I sit like that at home all the time. She's comfortable af!

[@TH-jo4th]

Cringe

[@Kima89]

I always thought she had a sexy rasp in her voice that's kind of smoky and raw...when she admitted to being a former smoker I can definitely hear it sometimes reflected in her voice in the best possible way. And quite honestly I'm really proud of her copping to having a former addiction to cigarettes and overcoming it, that's a powerful good message

[@jay1900]

Although they haven't really had a relationship, its worth mentioning that her dad is a big artist back here in SA.. One of the guys we loved watching on Yizo Yizo as Kids, he played the part Chester and he killed it...

[@traciewalkertalktv665]

Her and Kayla Harris seem to hate their black dads🤷🏾‍♀️

[@aminaosman2974]

@@traciewalkertalktv665 doja hasn’t said anything bad about her father apart from the fact that he wasn’t in her life, if someone isn’t in your life why would you speak highly of them? black fathers need to do better

[@kedeciatomlinson6629]

@@traciewalkertalktv665 he literally started to acknowledge her when she was getting more famous

[@mariarodriguez7842]

@@traciewalkertalktv665 the color of his skin matters next to nothing if he was a shit dad to her he doesn’t get to come back when she’s successful

[@chinenyekalu7179]

@@traciewalkertalktv665 he abandoned her lol, that’d piss any child off, don’t be stupid

[@nannettmatthews4853]

She look just like Tia & Tamera😊

[@ashley1919100]

Fuck no

[@josephmoore9706]

@@ashley1919100 she definitely does. Maybe you need to see some images in their younger days or something

[@katelynpringle5506]

"I tried acid one time and it helped me quit cigarettes." *task failed successfully* but actually good for her

[@mari4nne]

She’s so inspiring.

[@liamsmith7083]

kzbin.info/door/7baAVtmnAJjYVLHDXcLJFQ

[@the_uncensored_greek9625]

She’s one if the most creative artists today and she doesn’t copy or sample old music

[@aceschmace]

She samples old songs with Streets and Freak, I think any artist eventually samples or gets inspiration from others though. Still agree with you and she definitely puts her own stamp in her music which we love.

[@mmb508]

Bottom Bitch samples Blink 182

[@thatbitch5231]

there’s nothing wrong with sampling if it’s used well like she does

[@Teemo6544]

Streets was sampled. And kiss me more Was Sampled after let’s get physical

[@nahbah8667]

Actually your comment is false. Very disturbing to see how many people just hit the like button for any comment they see. Even more disturbing to see how many people just comment anything without knowing the facts. 👀

[@Maddluv4eric]

She was such a cute baby ❤️

[@naazzz21]

She's soo Beautiful..!!!😍

[@fellowearthlyng]

Ugh I’m obsessed with her.

[@nathalyflores5993]

I love her so much im so proud

[@SC_327x]

I love her intelligence

[@mitotakyrah9244]

I love Doja cat sha🥰🥰

[@FBA1979]

I haven't seen such Unique talent since Missy Elliott

[@SoundCloud]

Love you Doja.

[@heathergreen6319]

I see your talant and effort, but also I experience the person who you are come through. Much appreciate all your music. Biggest fan!!!

[@azabachezapata6816]

That ALICE COLTRANE part need an ENTIRE INTERVIEW. Like, how can you not

[@moondew131]

Yes. I went looking for comments right after I saw that. What an experience.

[@linzeeb4]

Exactly!! Like what?! I feel like it's impossible to not be an incredible music artist when the stars align to put you in close contact with such a legend.

[@azabachezapata6816]

@@linzeeb4 exactly, Thee most complex and innovating spiritual Jazz musician in all times, more than other religious profiled like Muslim musicians even they were the most at the modern time in jazz

[@_Alimm]

Her solo Triller performance was incredible so I'm excited to see what's next from her

[@praneshvar5186]

What..!! Bharatanatyam dance... traditional dance from India...and has a history of more than thousand years...you go Queen ✨

[@Earbugvlog]

She is just amazing

[@dracosreflection]

it’s always GarageBand. All of these talented artists just play on GarageBand and drink their magical Korean water and then boom they’re successful

[@angel127_]

LMFAOOO KOREAN WATER

[@rojepa92]

Brb

[@momtingz9447]

Go best friend that’s my best friend 😍😍😍 Doja is such a relatable person she’s soo lovable and hard working 👏🏾👏🏾🤩

[@larrysmith1141]

You have no fucking idea how inspirational you are I have listened to some of the best in R&B and Rap and you are one of the Greatest! Period

[@azabachezapata6816]

ALICE COLTRANE? ALICE? COLTRANE? SINGING TO YOU AS A KID!? SHE HAD TO BE A MUSICIAN, DAAAMN! THAT WOMAN IS HISTORY OF MODERN MUSIC! WOOOOOOW AND DO SO HIGH, HER WAY OF PORTRAYING AN INDIAN DIVINITY... 💘💘💘

[@ladidaix]

She's one of those artists I wanna take out for drinks and just hear about her story all day long. So fascinated by and proud of her!

[@Alissasness]

I'm so glad she came out I Love her songs

[@jarrypason9884]

Hello Alissa how are you doing.

[@michelleruiz8496]

U R A VERY TALENTED YOUNG LADY THANK U 4 IT ALL GIRL U HAVE HELPED ME TO OVER COME MY FEARS ON BATTLING THIS STAGE 4 CANCER I BEEN FIGHTING SINCE 2012 N I WILL GET STRONGER NOTHING OR THIS CANCER WILL DEFINE WHO I AM AMEN THANKS GIRL!!!

[@jarrypason9884]

Hello Michelle how are you doing today

[@angelgrey644]

I need to see Doja and Nicki interact with each other in person 🥰🥰🥰🦄🦄🦄

[@fellowearthlyng]

That would be dope and interesting😭

[@bgm2658]

It’s coming soon!!

[@basheerb4731]

we really don't tho

[@fellowearthlyng]

@@basheerb4731 you don’t.

[@swiftie7370]

Yasss, I want a Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and Meghan Thee Stallion, queen of rap feature!! Edit: why does everyone hate me now???

[@noelle9082]

shes sooo well spoken

[@jendukiered8084]

im sooo excited for Planet Her!!!

[@holychewbacca]

Doja Cats existence is a huge compliment to her parents passion. It's nice.

[@kayyjayy5422]

So high was the first song I heard from her years ago. I thought she was amazing glad shes up there now well deserved

[@staninsertkpopgroup1181]

The way she sits is just power stance Ugh yes queen

[@jamerablack1374]

YES 🌺

[@ZTGTube]

I know this new album is going to be her best! Can’t wait

[@dianepoura2674]

Right on girl😘😘😘I’m 69 and I can relate to it all except the stage snd performances but surely the feelings. Thank you, Ms. Doja Cat for putting out there. Good to know you😘😘😘😘

[@karenlocsin4049]

I love how raw she is🔥🔥

[@jarrypason9884]

Hello Karen how are you doing today.

[@shelbypaul157]

Grammy performance was incredible!

[@crxw3405]

dude doja cats songs make my bpd so happy cause they all so differant

[@babybaudelairex]

omg i love her lil raspy voice♥️

[@loveeternal5317]

Discovered her with the Go to Town track then Juicy. She is so liberated and empowered in her own creativity and sensuality as a woman. She us the female David Bowie if her time.

[@AlexAminoff]

Almost positive she has ADHD, all the symptoms are there. naturally creative, hates school unless it’s stimulating, addictive personality. I have it too. Love her though she’s incredibly talented

[@alazjaw.8968]

head cannoning people you don’t not know is incredibly weird. get help.

[@Autumn_moon1111]

About three days ago I listened to her for the first time and I’m obsessed… 🥴 Definitely a new fan. I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on her this long….. I was listening to Sza on iTunes and I came across ‘Kiss me more’, then I decided to just explore Doja Cats music since I like that song….. and the rest is history ❤️

[@VictorNazario]

So High was my first song and then I was hooked. ❤️

[@sunshinepeace]

Yes to the late great Ms coltrane! You really are a soul sister Doja

[@tripletease]

been with Doja since soundcloud and i feel like a proud parents when I don't even know her, shalom alyeha

[@avathompson8089]

ever since i heard “so high” i been obsessed

[@elshahedbibarr2749]

Love you dojacat 🖤🖤

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

I love that Say So song!!! Whenever is on the radio I can’t help but sing along.

[@VyTheTruth777]

I LOVE Doja Cat, she's literally showing us what is possible!

[@aarya4230]

Her music is so unique and different from others i love her music

[@jaimeobra2448]

Doja my religion 🛐🛐🛐

[@danixnikki]

I love seeing Doja's childhood photos ❤ stay thriving QUEEN 🙏

[@sonwabilemdluli3231]

Her eyes were so big as a child😳😳😍😂

[@SageBaby]

Future Legend

[@veronicaortiz9363]

Love this young lady ❤️ my 11yr old daughter adores her 🥰

[@jarrypason9884]

Hello Veronica how are you doing today

[@infallibleblue]

I was so judgmental when I heard of her. Didn’t even give her a chance. Shame on me. Then I stated to listen to her music and kept an open mind. Now I’m a fan! Being from Cali, it’s nice to see some Cali vibes I can appreciate. I like her genre music diversity and I appreciate her overcoming some of her addictions. Wish she would of won at the Grammy though. Hope she stays healthy and positive.

[@Korikocrossing2250]

Everyone loves an honest, real person. I feel like most people should stay in school and do their best at it. I also think school isn't for everyone. Some people can strive on a different path. If you're a naturally smart person and you have a skill that doesn't require a diploma or degree...use it if that's what you want to do. I wish I did better in school. I graduated but barely went and didn't do homework. Thought I had ADD because I couldn't pay attention, but looking back, it was probably more that 1) I didn't get enough sleep. 2) I smoked a ton of pot. 3) I had major social anxiety and 4) I had a bunch of issues at home that stressed me out. No wonder I couldn't pay attention, I was high and trying not to fall asleep, along with worrying about all the people around me judging me and thinking about personal issues.

[@nodustbunny5871]

I love you Doja Cat! ♥️♥️♥️

[@deevaniesta8767]

Could you imagine Doja and Kendrick in the Studio💜🤯

[@DestinyJenae]

i adore her so much. there's sooo much you can learn from her

[@chy_senpai99]

Proud inhabitant of planet her😩❤️

[@alexrosario423]

I was listening to her when she first was on Spotify with a couple hundred downloads. This is surreal to me in a way, rofl.

[@Luvvserena111]

It makes me feel good to hear celebrities talking about how they failed school cuz I’ve been failing school since I started going lmao and to see that they did too and ended up successful Gives me a lot of hope

[@sugarncreme2223]

regardless of how she got it, I'm so in love with her raspy voice

[@luxbeauty4952]

Most people don’t have support when they drop out of school or support in general of chasing their dreams so she’s blessed. I love her music 🎶

[@Earbugvlog]

Omg she looks just like her mom

[@user-xz4sf1yo1n]

Was molded into this beautiful soulless witch she is today!! Yay!!

[@abcdharley8952]

She gonna kill us with her new album Planet her

[@Peaches_and_cream_xii]

I love listening to her talk

[@planether932]

first thing first is she is BORN talented she can dance, sing and rap, can produce beats, songs and compose lyrics so what do y'all expect? It's mad scary because i cab sense she can beat all these rappers that still here in the game

[@bonniehu3046]

So proud of you girl! So inspiring!