Doja Cat was born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini in Los Angeles, California, to Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, a painter, and Dumisani Dlamini, an actor, composer, and film producer of Zulu ethnicity.

Doja Cat spent her early years in New York City before moving to Los Angeles with her family. She attended performing arts school and later dropped out of high school at 16 to pursue a career in music.

Doja Cat started making and releasing music on SoundCloud. Her song 'So High' caught the attention of Dr. Luke, leading to a recording deal with Kemosabe Records and RCA Records when she was 17.

Doja Cat released her debut EP, 'Purrr!', under Kemosabe Records and RCA Records, marking her first significant step into the music industry.

Doja Cat released her debut studio album, 'Amala', which featured singles like 'Go To Town' and 'Candy'. Although it didn't reach commercial heights initially, it laid the groundwork for her future success.

Doja Cat released the viral hit 'Mooo!', which became a meme and catapulted her to fame. The track was created in under six hours and racked up over five million views in two weeks.

The success of 'Mooo!' and subsequent releases like 'Juicy' and 'Tia Tamera' pushed Doja Cat into the mainstream. Her debut album 'Amala' finally cracked the Billboard charts in August 2019.

Doja Cat won Top Female R&B Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards and performed 'Kiss Me More' with SZA at the ceremony.

Doja Cat released her album 'Scarlet' and embarked on a UK tour, further solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry.