Doja Cat discusses past cocaine use and mental health struggles

Doja Cat has shared personal reflections regarding her past struggles with substance use and mental health in a series of TikTok videos. The Grammy-winning artist admitted to having a struggle with cocaine approximately eight years ago, though she emphasized that she is “well past that” now.

She also addressed her relationship with alcohol, noting that while she does not identify as an alcoholic, she has faced significant problems with drinking. Doja Cat described a destructive cycle where alcohol use combined with unaddressed mental health issues and social media led her to seek online validation for negative thoughts.

Additionally, the rapper spoke about her journey with self-identity and self-hatred, which she traced back to her childhood and growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. She used the platform to push back against online accusations of being “demonic” or holding extremist views, stating that she has learned to embrace her true self and appearance as she has matured.