Doja Cat released her Scarlet album on Friday (September 21) following a rollout in which she was blasted for the demonic imagery. The 17-track featureless project includes her first No. 1, “Paint the Town Red.” The song was an instant hit and became the first rap cut to hold the top spot in 2023.
Doja Cat fans are raving about Scarlet, with many calling it her magnum opus. Others want Doja to win another Grammy. A glance at Twitter shows early fan favorites are “F##k The Girls and “Wet V#####.” “Agora Hills” is another apparent standout with fans loving the newly released visuals.
Of course, not everybody is a fan of the unique album artwork, with one fan blasting the “ugly ass ticks” on the cover.
i feel like the scarlet album cover has grown on me sm, definitely suits the album it’s so simple i love it #Scarlet pic.twitter.com/TRMRqUFadx
— ty ☀️ (@evilfaeries) September 22, 2023
Doja Cat defended her artistic decision and explained the significance of the Scarlet cover, her first with any meaning.
“The art I chose for my album is beautiful and I like it a lot,” she replied. “The two spiders signify conquering your fear. None of my album covers had meaning until this album. You not accepting me was a fear I used to have. I don’t care anymore about satisfying you.”
The art I chose for my album is beautiful and I like it a lot. The two spiders signify conquering your fear. None of my album covers had meaning until this album. You not accepting me was a fear I used to have. I don't care anymore about satisfying you.
— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) September 21, 2023
The rapper/singer also addressed the recent social media scandal that resulted in her losing more than one million Instagram followers after telling her fans she doesn’t love them.
She hosted a listening experience Friday evening where her fans gathered outside a store window to watch the star literally paint the store red.
Doja Cat newwwww ♡ my baby girl is so cute 😭😍#DojaCat #Scarlet pic.twitter.com/gV6zjTwaT6
— 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 (@witchsamwanda) September 22, 2023
DOJA CAT IS COMING
— 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 (@witchsamwanda) September 22, 2023
DOJA CAT IS COMING
SCARLET IS COMING #dojacat #scarlet pic.twitter.com/QbQABB5ff7
Doja Cat wrote out “I love you” in the window in red paint with a heart replacing “love” before splashing it with paint to distort the words. She then added, “THANK YOU” in large letters showing her gratitude for her supporters. Watch Doja Cat painting the town red and check out some of the reactions to Scarlet below.
Doja has a message for her fans @DojaCat #DojaCat @SpotifyUSA #Scarlet #Spotify @TMZ pic.twitter.com/swSpM0NUFG
— toxic_mind (@toxic_mind1) September 22, 2023
Doja Cat walking out the studio after making Scarlet #DojaCat #Scarlet pic.twitter.com/IkbHSyrV1b
— 𝙃𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩 💎 (@HoodiMatt) September 22, 2023
“Did #DojaCat drop the best album of 2023?” pic.twitter.com/IYeTnGjMqB
— anyways_ (@cowc00chie) September 22, 2023
#DojaCat accepting her Grammy for #Scarlet pic.twitter.com/PpDXxQLcTS
— 𝙃𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩 💎 (@HoodiMatt) September 22, 2023
Everyone listening to F$&k the girls #scarlet #DojaCat pic.twitter.com/OBpRdxNBk1
— The Ooh Aah Aah Sensation (@indigenousgae) September 22, 2023
The finest she has EVER been #DojaCat #Scarlet pic.twitter.com/E3tJr6VqQF
— Blake | 🇵🇸 (@saborteja) September 22, 2023