In a revealing new Vogue cover story released on March 18, Doja Cat offered a candid look into her private world, touching on everything from her current romantic entanglements to her history of digital friction.
The 30-year-old artist didn’t hesitate when asked if she still identifies as a “serial dater,” a label she has embraced in the past. “Yes,” she remarked with characteristic bluntness, noting that her current stage of life keeps her drive particularly high.
While confirming she is currently in a relationship, the rapper chose to keep her partner’s identity under wraps. She noted that while her significant other intends to join her on the road for her upcoming tour—supporting her Billboard 200 hit album Vie—she has developed a healthy appreciation for solitude. Interestingly, she joked that her favorite part of the partnership is “when they leave.”
This shift in perspective, she explains, is a direct result of her commitment to mental health. “This is what therapy has done for me,” Doja shared. “It’s allowed me to be away and be at peace without being like, ‘I need tarot cards. I need an answer. Text me.’ I don’t do any of that anymore. It’s very nice.”
Her romantic history has often been subject to public scrutiny, including a rumored connection to Joseph Quinn following a 2022 social media spat with his Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp. Before that, she was linked to musician J. Cyrus.
The Schnapp incident remains a prominent example of Doja’s penchant for public confrontation. More recently, she faced backlash for criticizing Timothée Chalamet’s comments regarding opera and ballet, only to later dismiss her own critique as mere “virtue signaling.”
During the interview, Doja reflected on why she frequently engages with trolls and critics online. She admitted that when she feels creatively “threatened,” her instinct is to defend herself, even if the person on the other side is just an anonymous stranger. “I feel like I have to defend my creative choices, and then I give those people power,” she explained, acknowledging the futility of arguing with “people who could have Cheeto dust on their fingers.”
Her recent diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, which she made public earlier this month, has provided a new lens through which she views her behavior. While she clarifies that she isn’t “cured,” she noted that professional guidance helps her decipher the “why” behind her actions. She even mused that if her music career hadn’t taken off, she likely would have pursued a career as a psychologist.
View Doja Cat’s full feature on the cover of Vogue below.
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