Doja Cat sparked controversy with a recent Instagram post that had fans and social media users talking. Like many celebrities, Doja was met with some backlash after she posted and deleted a photo of herself wearing a shirt featuring controversial comic Sam Hyde. And she’s not shying away from addressing it.
Hyde has a controversial reputation, according to the Los Angeles Times. Outside of his professional work, he’s been linked to the neo-Nazi movement and has garnered a following of antisemites and misogynists.
Doja Cat spoke candidly about the situation in an interview with Ebro Darden. She explained that she wasn’t aware of the implications associated with Hyde when she wore the shirt and that she never intended to promote any harmful ideologies.
She also addressed the controversy surrounding her alleged hatred toward her fans. Doja has faced criticism for her response to a fan who wanted to hear her say that she loves her fans. But the singer-rapper clarified that she never actually said she hates her fans, despite the misquotes and misunderstandings.
Doja also shed light on the fact that fame can come with its misconceptions, and she hopes to distance herself from it to maintain some level of privacy. She believes that her humor may not always come across as intended, which is why some people fail to realize when she’s serious or not.
