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In response to pressure, Doja Cat downplayed the significance of her relationship, asserting her desire for privacy and declaring her disinterest in what her fans think of her personal life. Her blunt refusal to engage with fans’ concerns or criticisms—telling one to delete their account and "rethink everything"—demonstrates her increasingly combative stance toward her audience.

The Risks of Celebrity Engagement and Audience Culture

Many commentators see her behavior as a product of the parasocial dynamic—that one-sided relationship where fans support but also expect personal intimacy with celebrities. Doja’s dismissiveness and antagonistic attitude may stem from her frustrations with this expectation, which she views as intrusive and unsustainable.