Doja Cat backtracks after criticising Timothée Chalamet and admits she did it “for clicks and likes”

Singer Doja Cat has acknowledged that her criticism of Timothée Chalamet about ballet and opera was a strategy to attract attention.

Artist Doja Cat has surprised her followers after publicly retracting the criticism she recently directed at actor Timothée Chalamet. The singer admitted that her viral comments about ballet and opera were not the result of a deep reflection, but rather a way to spark conversation on social media and increase her digital visibility.

The controversy began when Doja Cat, 30, reacted to remarks by the actor suggesting that contemporary audiences are no longer particularly interested in traditional artistic disciplines such as ballet or opera. The singer posted a video criticising those comments, quickly igniting debate among her followers and within broader online cultural discussions.

However, only a few days later, the artist chose to clarify the situation with a new message shared on social media. In the video, Doja Cat openly admitted she has no real knowledge of the subject. “I’m going to say it clearly: I know nothing about opera. I know nothing about ballet,” she said at the beginning of her explanation.

The singer also acknowledged that she does not consider herself an authority to comment on those artistic disciplines. According to her statement, she has never attended an opera performance nor watched a ballet, and her initial reaction was driven more by the dynamics of social media than by any genuine cultural disagreement.

During her reflection, Doja Cat pointed out that a form of digital culture based on rapid outrage has emerged online, where many public figures respond to viral topics in order to generate engagement. She admitted she joined the conversation because she knew Timothée Chalamet’s remarks had the potential to become a trending topic that could amplify her own online presence.

The artist also confessed that she wanted to feel part of a wider conversation and receive public approval in the comments. After reflecting on the situation, she admitted she is not proud of how she reacted.

In the end, Doja Cat concluded that the episode highlights how social media can encourage impulsive reactions, reminding audiences that even celebrities can make mistakes when engaging in viral debates.