Doja Cat, the 30-year-old singer known for hits like “Paint The Town Red” and “Say So,” has recently shared a humorous yet revealing story about her relationship with her father. In a TikTok video titled “The Deadbeat Chronicles,” she took aim at her “deadbeat” dad, sharing how she decided to get back at him for not attending one of her shows.
According to Doja Cat, her father was in Africa and couldn’t make it to her performance. She said he told her he was too busy to come. But rather than let the situation go, she decided to take matters into her own hands. “I was messaging my father because he’s here in Africa and he said he couldn’t make it to my show,” she explained in the video.
Doja Cat claimed that her dad had declined her invitation because she hadn’t messaged him enough. “I didn’t call him on WhatsApp. So I sent him g— p— and I said, ‘If you go to this link, you can get a ticket. It’s super easy.’” She then recounted how her father responded, saying, “Oh yes, I will send this to my management, my management will handle all of this… At the moment, I’m just busy doing costume and rehearsal, at the moment I cannot do this myself.”
The situation escalated when Doja Cat decided to send her father an explicit video as a way to get his attention. “He didn’t see the link the first time and so I sent it again,” she said while giggling. Her father, however, was confused. “He said, ‘Darling, what is this? What I’m seeing is g— p—, it’s like a p— on my screen and I don’t know if it’s a scam.’”
Fans were divided in their reactions to the video. Some found it hilarious, while others expressed concern over the dynamic between Doja Cat and her father. One user wrote, “I can’t stand the way he treats you. I’m so genuinely sorry.” Another commented, “My parents were too busy to come to my wedding. They’re both retired 🙃.” A third fan shared, “this is kinda sad… I remember I texted my dad on MY birthday and his response was ‘hey stranger.’”
Doja Cat’s father, Dumisani Dlamini, is an actor and dancer based in South Africa. He gained recognition for his role alongside Whoopi Goldberg in the 1992 film Sarafina!. Despite his career in entertainment, Doja Cat has been open about the lack of a close relationship with her father. In a past interview, she revealed that she had never met him. “He’s an incredible dancer and a great actor. But yeah, I don’t know him very well,” she said.
Her candid approach to discussing personal relationships has made her a relatable figure for many fans. While some may find her methods unconventional, others appreciate her honesty and humor in navigating complex family dynamics.
Doja Cat continues to be a prominent voice in the music industry, using her platform to share both her artistry and personal stories. Whether through her music or social media, she remains a force to be reckoned with.
