Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known as Doja Cat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from Los Angeles. She began her career as a teenager posting music on SoundCloud, which led to a record deal and the release of her first EP, Purrr, in 2014. After gaining online attention for her viral hit "Mooo!" in 2018, Doja Cat broke into mainstream success with her albums Hot Pink and Planet Her, delivering chart-topping singles like "Say So" and "Kiss Me More." Her unique style blends rap and pop with a bold visual presence and a strong sense of internet culture. Her 2023 album Scarlet and the hit "Paint the Town Red" further cemented her as a leading artist of the decade. Doja Cat has received a Grammy Award and multiple Billboard, American Music, and MTV Video Music Awards, and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2023.