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Doja Cat will either be on the receiving end of praise for her music and outsized personality or catching flack for it depending on the day. At the conclusion of the American Music Awards, the “Say So” star took home two awards, one of which has Twitter questioning the move.
Doja Cat, real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, approaches her music from a variety of angles. While she leans heavily into Hip-Hop, the 25-year-old Los Angeles native straddles the line between Pop and R&B with measurable ease as well. Winning the New Artist Of The Year award, Doja beat out Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, and Lewis Capaldi.
However, her win as Favorite Female Artist in the Soul/R&B category is what had fans on Twitter questioning the AMAs choice. The award nominees aside from Doja were Summer Walker, and Jhene Aiko, both solidly known as R&B singers. The category has long been dominated by the likes of Rihanna and Beyonce over the past decade.
Doja was also nominated in the Favorite Music Video category along with Future’s “Life Is Good” track featuring Drake, and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” among others. Taylor Swift took home the award with her “Cardigan” track. Swift was also the recipient of the Artist Of The Year award.
Since winning the Soul/R&B award, Fans on Twitter had plenty to say but either way, it’s clear that Doja Cat has achieved the notoriety that befits her well-publicized talents and hit-making ability.
Check out those reactions to Doja Cat’s big American Music Awards wins below.
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Since when has Doja Cat been a Soul/R&B artist?! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ixNpd5RVQ0
— Rachel. (@_loveRachel_) November 23, 2020
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Doja Cat is a Pop Star.... not R&B.
— F$ (@FUCCl) November 23, 2020
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Not Doja Cat in the best Soul R&B category and WINNING over Summer and Jhené #AMAs2020 pic.twitter.com/soDZVaQVHE
— Nini (@nia_s_a) November 23, 2020
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Giving Doja Cat an award for best Soul/R&B is a JOKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE #AMAs pic.twitter.com/Ggbn7NNMDS
— Officialdwyaepalmer (@WayneOhmar) November 23, 2020
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Idk who needs to hear this... but Doja Cat is not a Soul/R&B Artist #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ygXqDwtEFG
— 😏 Crazy Tail Self (@MaLouGotit) November 23, 2020
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I actually like Doja cat but let’s be real .... y’all know damn well she didn’t deserve to even be in that #AMAs R&B category in the 1st place ... pic.twitter.com/x58CFmHz3E
— Scamlatto (@blaquebarbiez) November 23, 2020
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sooo y’all really gonna let doja cat win over JHENÉ and SUMMER ? pic.twitter.com/nxMwDuNcO4
— Nai🥀 (@1xnaiiiii) November 23, 2020
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Doja Cat....R&B Soul....these award shows are getting super disrespectful and outta pocket. That’s all i’ma say on that. #AmericanMusicAwards pic.twitter.com/gfoi8Ef4Qm
— lil miss brown stew + festival✨ (@FatBlackLuxury) November 23, 2020
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Im a Huge Doja Cat fan but I’m confused how she is considered a Soul/R&B artist?! Lol #AMAs pic.twitter.com/knsxBPbbL5
— ✨LEO✨ (@MCWoodsOfficial) November 23, 2020
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I don’t know why my Mama got me watching the #AmericanMusicAwards because not only is Doja Cat not soul nor R&b, but how did she win over Jhene and Summer Walker. pic.twitter.com/UWnmNjGS8O
— 🧘🏾♀️ (@_BellaMonroee) November 23, 2020
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DOJA CAT WON FAVORITE FEMALE SOUL/R&B ARTIST OVER JHENE AIKO!!!??! EXCUSE ME !?
— Blue Hefner 💰 (@breyon03) November 23, 2020
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wait a minuteeeee . Doja cat wins OVER jhené Aiko?!! yeah this ain’t sitting well wimme because.. how?.. pic.twitter.com/zlswubZFi2
— myli2raw 🧚🏽♀️ (@MyliRayon) November 23, 2020