Doja Cat Addresses Criticism Of Oscars Performance: “What I Did Was Brave And Scary” – Deadline
By Natalie Oganesyan Weekend Editor
First and foremost known as a rapper, Doja Cat — along with “Born Again” collaborators Lisa and Raye — took to the Oscars stage last night to perform a medley of songs from the James Bond franchise, in a sizable tribute to 007. Now, she’s addressing some of the online criticism regarding her performance.
In an Instagram post showing off her Balmain looks for the night, the Scarlet musician admitted she was nervous, but that she stood by her “brave” rendition: “I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary as f— for me,” she said in part. “I know a lot of people didn’t like it but a lot of people did and I feel good that I pushed myself. The song is a classic and I put a lot of work into it but the nerves got to me and a bitch hit some flats. I can’t wait to do something like that again. What a blessing that was. I feel amazing about the whole thing. Bye. 🙏💓”
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The tribute, which has since sparked conversation on social media regarding its success, began with a dance sequence from Margaret Qualley — paying homage to Bond girls of eras past in a satin red dress — and followed up with a trio of performances: Lisa sang Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Live And Let Die,” Doja Cat crooned “Diamonds Are Forever” originally performed by Shirley Bassey and Raye finished off with Adele’s “Skyfall.”
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For her part, Raye also posted on social media about her nerves going into the song: “was sooo nervous to sing this song because no one can sing Adele like Adele, but I tried my very best. I am just so grateful to the Oscars Academy for this invitation to sing on this stage. 🫀🎤”
Meanwhile, Lisa — currently making her acting debut in Season 3 of The White Lotus — shared to her Instagram Story that she was happy to be “reunited at the Oscars with my Born Again sisters.”Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters
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