Doja Cat’s personal life has been thrust into the spotlight after her mother filed for a restraining order against the singer’s brother, making shocking allegations of abuse.
Background on Doja Cat and Her Family
Doja Cat, whose real name is Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini, is a 28-year-old American singer and rapper best known for hits like “Say So,” “Kiss Me More,” and “Need to Know.” She was born in Los Angeles to a Jewish-American father and a South African mother.
Not much is publicly known about Doja’s family and upbringing. Her father is an actor and producer named Dumisani Dlamini. Her mother’s name is Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer. Doja has a younger brother named Johnathon Dlamini.
Mother Files Restraining Order, Alleges Years of Abuse
On January 17th, Doja’s mother Deborah filed for a restraining order against Johnathon. In the filing, Deborah makes shocking allegations that Johnathon abused Doja over the years, including physically assaulting her.
Specific allegations from the court documents include:
- Johnathon knocked out Doja’s front teeth when he hit her in the mouth
- He stole money from Doja’s bank account
- He vandalized Doja’s property
- He threatens and stalks Doja and her friends
Deborah claimed the abuse has gone on for years, beginning when Doja started getting famous as a teenager.
Fallout and Reactions
The allegations have rocked Doja’s fans and made major headlines in entertainment news.
Doja herself has not made any statement about the situation. She is currently in Paris for Fashion Week events.
Johnathon also has not publicly addressed the allegations. He deleted his Instagram account after the restraining order filing started making news.
Many of Doja’s collaborators and friends in the music industry have shown support for her on social media, including Noah Cyrus, Victoria Monét, and Rico Nasty.
| Person | Comment |
|---|---|
| Noah Cyrus | “I love and support you. Always here for you 🤍” |
| Victoria Monét | “Love you sis. Got your back.” |
| Rico Nasty | “Doja you know I’m riding for you no matter what 💯” |
The allegations seemed to catch the industry off-guard, as Doja is typically very private about her off-stage life.
A music industry source told Page Six: “Doja has never spoken about her personal life, so this seems very out of character for her mother to do something so public.”
What Happens Next
It’s unclear if Doja will pursue legal action against her brother or make any statement about the situation.
For now, Johnathon has been ordered to stay 100 yards away from Doja, her home, and her workplace. He also cannot attempt to contact her.
Deborah’s restraining order filing also asks that Johnathon stay away from Doja’s friends Noah Cyrus, Remy Ma and her daughter. This indicates Deborah believes Johnathon poses a threat to Doja’s inner circle as well.
Doja is set to perform and present at the Grammy Awards on February 5th. It’s likely reporters will be asking her questions about the incident on the red carpet and press interviews.
Some PR experts think Doja would be smart to get ahead of the situation and issue a statement, rather than decline to comment. However, it’s a very sensitive family issue, so Doja may wish to keep it private.
Domestic violence advocates are applauding Deborah for speaking out and taking legal action to protect her daughter. They say coming forward can inspire other victims and prevent further harm.
The disturbing allegations have certainly cast Doja’s brother Johnathon in a terrible light. More details will likely emerge in the coming days and weeks about this unfortunate family drama.
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