Doja Cat loses 180K followers on Instagram following backlash

Doja Cat is facing a mounting wave of backlash from her fans, following months of apparent disrespect towards them and criticism of her recent pop albums, which some have labeled as "money grabs." 

The 27-year-old singer took significant steps to distance herself from her fan base, deactivating her Threads account over the weekend, and reportedly losing 188,644 followers on Instagram in the past four weeks, according to Hype Auditor.

The situation escalated when three prominent fan-run Twitter accounts, namely The Kittens Room, Doja HQ, and Doja Cat News, deactivated their profiles after being met with derisive remarks from the artist herself. 

She responded to their devotion with dismissive comments, advising them to "get a life, get a job, and help your parents with the house."

Further fueling the discontent, one fan recalled an official Twitter poll from 2020 in which the artist inquired about naming her fans either "kittens" or "cubs." 

In response, Doja brushed it off as a decision made during her past struggles with alcohol, seemingly discrediting the input of her dedicated supporters.

The growing backlash raises concerns about the impact on Doja Cat's career, particularly as she embarks on her 24-date tour, "The Scarlet Tour," commencing on Halloween night at the Chase Center in San Francisco. 

Doja Cat's, first arena tour as a headliner on June 30 has been met with controversy and polarizing reactions from her Instagram fans. 

The artist's tour art, featuring a blood-soaked theme, sparked heated reactions with some followers calling the concerts a 'devil worship show' and a 'sacrifice ritual.'