Doja Cat Faces Backlash During Ma Vie Tour Opening
Doja Cat is back in the spotlight, but not just for her music. The California pop star and rapper kicked off her Ma Vie world tour on Tuesday, November 18 in Auckland, New Zealand, and immediately faced criticism from fans over the production.
Excited ahead of the opening night, Doja Cat posted on X, “AUCKLAND LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIII.” However, reactions after the show were mixed, with some fans expressing disappointment with her wardrobe, stage design, visuals, and storytelling. One user wrote, “Okay no shade the VIE tour just gives Scarlet with different outfits.” Another commented on the label’s support, saying, “i usually be on doja side when she clock kittens but..girl js say ur label ain’t give u budget and keep it pushing [loudly crying emoji].”
Doja Cat did not hold back in her responses. She addressed critics directly, writing, “And I’m not your fcking costume monkey, I move at my own pace and break my fcking back out there every night so you can keep your bullsh*t opinion to yourself. You are not the artist you are the watcher.”
In another exchange, when a user expressed frustration over Doja seeing fans as “watchers,” she fired back harshly, “Oh fck you cnt you’re no better than a tmz reporter you fcking low life btch.”
This episode is another example of Doja Cat’s unwillingness to tolerate disrespect. The 30-year-old artist is just beginning her Ma Vie tour, which will continue in Australia and New Zealand over the next week and a half. Her next performance is scheduled for Saturday, November 22 in Perth, as fans and critics alike continue to watch closely.
Doja Cat’s tour promises elaborate performances and visuals, but these opening-night interactions highlight the challenges artists face managing fan expectations while staying true to their creative vision.
