Doja Cat Chats With Missy Elliott For "Interview," Disapproves Of Photo Used In Feature

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The "Planet Her" artist loved the feature but lamented over one picture that she is sure will turn her into a meme.

Her sit down with Interview magazine was released earlier today (August 24), but Doja Cat wasn't too fond of all of the images they used for her feature. As she prepares for her MTV Video Music Awards performance next month, Doja caught up with Missy Elliott and the pair of innovating artists chatted for the Planet Her artist's Interview inclusion. 

Inside, Doja detailed her path to stardom while Missy empathized, often delivering encouraging messages and advice that she has learned and held close throughout the entirety of her career.

"When it comes to rap, I could be better. I think everybody feels that way with their own art, in all kinds of ways," said Doja. "But I see all these incredibly talented rappers around me, and I’m like, 'Yeah, I’m doing pop, but I should focus on my pen now more than ever.' I’m good, and I can be funny and charming, and I can do little punchlines here and there, but I need to talk about my life more, and about what’s going on."

Elliott replied, "That’s growth, because of course you don’t want to change so much, but then you do have to start tapping into other subjects. 'I’m still going to be Doja Cat, but I want to show that there are layers.' Because you do a lot of Instagram Lives, and you seem super comfortable, but you have a personal side that nobody really knows."

Following the interview's release, Doja took to Twitter to vocalize her distaste for one of the images the magazine decided to use. "I wonder why magazines don’t allow the people they shot to approve pictures I don’t think I’ll ever get used to this and i’m low key done doing mag shoots cuz," she wrote alongside the photo in question.

She added, "Everything else was incredible and I’m obsessed but that one picture is taking me the f*ck out. Add it to the meme gallery." Check it out below and let us know if you think Doja should be upset about the image.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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