Doja Cat Reveals Psychology Career Dreams in Vogue Cover

Doja Cat’s Plan B: Rapper Reveals the Surprising Career She Nearly Pursued

In a new Vogue cover story, the Grammy-winning artist opens up about her Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis and her fascination with psychology.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 19, 2026, 10:31 AM PT · 1 min read

Doja Cat performing live — Photo: Camillia Kazem / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Doja Cat features as the cover star for the April issue of Vogue.
She identified psychology as her primary alternative career path.
The singer spoke openly about her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.
She credits therapy for helping her navigate fame and personal habits.
The feature was written by Maya Singer with photography by Carlijn Jacobs.

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, the Grammy-winning artist known as Doja Cat, is opening up about the life she almost led. In a new cover story for the April issue of Vogue, the "Agora Hills" singer shared that if she weren’t topping the charts, she would likely be a psychologist. She told writer Maya Singer that her fascination with the human mind has been a driving force throughout her life.

The revelation comes as the artist discusses her personal journey with mental health. She confirmed to the magazine that she has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She credits consistent therapy with helping her manage the condition and move away from "unhealthy habits" that previously affected her well-being and her perspective on her career.

Doja Cat Hot Pink Party — Photo: LavishRuby / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The high-fashion spread, captured by photographer Carlijn Jacobs, showcases a more introspective side of the star. While her music career remains her primary focus, Doja Cat noted that her own positive experiences in treatment gave her a deep appreciation for the clinical field. For now, the star plans to continue channeling her complex emotions into her music rather than a private practice.