Doja Cat Names Doechii as Her "Inspiration," Ending Online Comparison Frenzy

Stan Twitter loves a good rivalry , particularly regarding women in music. It's always gratifying when these artists challenge the frequently imposed comparisons and fabricated rivalries. For instance, Doja Cat recently reinforced her admiration for Doechii, calling her a "personal inspiration" on Friday (April 4).

"Doechii is my source of inspiration. Doechii is here to remain," she stated. Scarlet The creator posted this tweet. Often regarded as among the most poetic artists currently active, they both operate within a genre that remains largely overlooked — alternative rap, particularly for female performers, lacks sufficient exposure. Consequently, supporters often resort to superficial similarities when drawing parallels, such as their cosmetics, style, or even more vexingly, their musical style.

After Doechii’s “ Tiny Desk Concert In December, a social media user charged her with "basically replicating the main idea of what" Scarlet "achieved," which is far from accurate. In a more recent development, in reaction to Doja Cat’s mentioned post, somebody predictably asked How did Doechii capture your aesthetic and sound, yet you consider her an inspiration?

If anything, the ongoing criticism highlights precisely why both Doja Cat and Doechii deserve recognition. worthy of recognition in Hip Hop : They challenge expectations, push boundaries and bring something new to rap.

In 2023, Doechii became part of Doja Cat’s "The Scarlet Tour," visiting an impressive total of 24 cities throughout its initial run. "I looked at her and thought, 'We have to include this artist,'" said the Los Angeles-based rapper. said backstage During one of their performances.

She said, "As a child when I watched Lady Gaga—and even with Beyoncé—I felt this way: 'She was meant to be.' You were destined to make an impact, and I genuinely, truly adore you." This shows that their mutual admiration and respect has always existed between them.

Although they haven't collaborated musically yet, there might still be hope for a joint project on one of their upcoming albums scheduled for release later this year. Meanwhile, Doja Cat and Doechii came together again at the Schiaparelli Fall-Winter 2025 fashion show in March.

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