Doja Cat Reveals BPD Struggle, Defends Chappell Roan

Doja Cat, the 30-year-old Grammy-winning rapper known for hits like "Paint the Town Red," revealed in a candid TikTok video that she has been struggling with borderline personality disorder for much of her life, while defending fellow pop star Chappell Roan against backlash for confronting paparazzi in Paris.

The nearly seven-minute video, posted on March 13, detailed Doja Cat's personal journey with the condition, which she described as "agonizing." Borderline personality disorder affects how individuals perceive themselves and others, often leading to impulsiveness and intense emotions, according to medical descriptions from sources like the Mayo Clinic. Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Dlamini, explained that she learned from a young age "to pretend that I like stuff, to pretend that I'm happy, to pretend that I don't like stuff that I do, to appear like everything is okay." She added, "I'll get it done. And it caught up with me, and I think it always does for people. I'm now struggling with BPD."

Doja Cat emphasized that she has been in therapy for years and expressed pride in her progress. "I am so relieved and so proud of myself. I've made it so far and I still make...