Doja Cat Considers Major Three-Year Music Hiatus

Doja Cat is eyeing a significant pause from the music scene. The multi-talented artist recently revealed plans to step back for roughly three years once her current "Tour Ma Vie World Tour" wraps up, signaling a potential shift in her career trajectory.

The 30-year-old, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, shared her intentions in an interview published by Elle on May 14, 2026. She is looking to take a hiatus to pursue personal projects and creative endeavors outside of her demanding music career. This break would follow the completion of her current tour and any remaining deluxe tracks for her latest album.

The "Tour Ma Vie World Tour" is her third major concert series, supporting her fifth studio album, *Vie*, which dropped in September 2025. The extensive tour kicked off on November 18, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand, and is slated to conclude on December 1, 2026, in New York City, United States. The tour has covered Oceania, Asia, South America, Europe, and North America.

The European leg, for instance, began on May 19, 2026, in Dublin, Ireland, and is set to finish in June, after which Doja Cat will have a two-month respite. The North American leg is scheduled to run from October to December 2026.

Doja Cat's career has been on a fast track since she started releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager. After signing with Kemosabe and RCA Records, she shot to viral fame with her 2018 single "Mooo!". Her discography includes *Hot Pink* (2019), *Planet Her* (2021), *Scarlet* (2023), and *Vie* (2025). This consistent output of five albums since 2018, coupled with global tours, underscores the relentless pace of her professional life.

She has garnered significant accolades throughout her career, including a Grammy Award, five Billboard Music Awards, and five American Music Awards. Her influence was also recognized when she was named one of TIME100's Most Influential People of 2023.

This is not the first instance where the artist has publicly considered a break. In March 2022, she announced her intention to quit music following fan backlash in Paraguay and Brazil. The controversy reportedly arose after her performance at the Asunciónico festival in Paraguay was canceled due to weather, and fans expressed disappointment when she did not meet them at her hotel.

During her recent Elle interview, Doja Cat expressed a clear desire for unstructured time. "I think I want to take three years off. I want to just do whatever," she stated. Her vision for this downtime includes potentially working on another mural and finally furnishing an upper area of her home that has been empty for four or five years. She emphasized the appeal of simply existing without the constant pressures of recording, releasing, touring, and maintaining a public persona, also noting that she "demand[s] time from my team" to find "pockets between the really busy moments" in her demanding schedule.

Reflecting on her upcoming shows, she spoke with particular enthusiasm about her May 29, 2026, performance in London at The O2 arena. She described London audiences as "a really good crowd and people know how to engage and enjoy," adding, "Nobody feels self-conscious and it just seems to be a really enthusiastic crowd." She concluded, "I feel positive about what's to come."

Her 2022 social media statements were notably more raw. At the time, she tweeted, "i f***in quit i can't wait to f***ing disappear and i don't need you to believe in me anymore. Everything is dead to me, music is dead, and i'm a f***ing fool for ever thinking i was made for this this is a f***ing nightmare unfollow me." She later offered an apology, acknowledging, "I do owe people s**t. I owe a lot." However, she also clarified at the time that she still had contractual obligations to fulfill, indicating she would "dip" once those were met.

The consistent demand for new music and perpetual touring can be a heavy burden for artists, and Doja Cat's contemplation of a break highlights the mental and creative toll of such a lifestyle. Despite her expressed desire for a hiatus, she remains deeply committed to her craft when performing, putting significant effort into her elaborate stage presentations, including hair, makeup, and overall aesthetics, to deliver an "immersive" and "cinematic" experience for her audience. This dedication underscores her artistic integrity even as she grapples with the industry's demands.

As Doja Cat continues through the final legs of her "Tour Ma Vie World Tour" leading up to its December 2026 conclusion, fans will be watching closely to see if she indeed steps away from the spotlight for her planned three-year sabbatical. The potential break marks a significant moment for an artist who has consistently pushed boundaries and maintained a relentless schedule since her breakout.