Doja Cat captivated the internet when she responded to a fan who crossed personal boundaries during a viral TikTok moment. In the video, Doja appeared relaxed and smiling initially, but her now-deleted posts on X revealed her true feelings about the encounter. The fan involved, Pablo Tomayo, has since provided his perspective on the situation, adding more layers to the unfolding story.

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Doja Cat Features in Pablo’s TikTok Clip

The unexpected drama began when fan Pablo uploaded a TikTok video earlier this month, showcasing a friendly interaction with Doja. In the viral clip, Pablo took off his shirt and handed it to the talented artist known for her hit song ‘Say So.’ Throughout the video, Doja appeared gracious and engaging as she accepted the shirt while indulging in light conversation with him.

However, the atmosphere shifted as the video progressed. Towards the end, Pablo pulled Doja in for a hug, and they exchanged conversation like longtime friends before embracing once more. Just before the video cut off, Pablo kissed Doja on the cheek, and she was smiling broadly. Doja even complimented him, saying, “You smell great.” The clip gave viewers the impression that she was enjoying the moment. However, this was not the case, as it turned out that the California native felt quite differently, and she made her feelings known on X.

@thisisntpablo

Love you @Doja Cat

♬ original sound – Pablo Tamayo

Doja Cat Shares Strong Opinions About the Encounter

On Friday, June 13, she took to X with a series of now-deleted tweets that left fans stunned. The Grammy-winning artist expressed her displeasure about Pablo’s overly familiar demeanor. She criticized him for being too touchy-feely and even for kissing her cheek without knowing her real name (which is Amala, in case you didn’t know). In one of her tweets, she vented:

“The bottom line is I’ll smile at you, but that doesn’t mean I f*ck with you. Don’t touch me or manhandle me when you don’t even know me. I honestly think I need to assert myself more in the moment. He didn’t even know my f* name, and yet he felt comfortable touching and kissing my face. That’s just insane.”

The commentary didn’t stop there! Doja further revealed that she had “thrown that musty a** shirt away.” This revelation raised eyebrows among fans, who were eager for clarity regarding what transpired before their encounter. Thankfully, Pablo quickly stepped in to share his side of the story.

Pablo Issues An Apology While Clarifying His Actions

As the TikTok video gained traction and Doja’s tweets went viral, Pablo took to social media to defend himself. In a follow-up video, he elaborated on the circumstances surrounding their interaction and extended an apology. He explained that he first met Doja at an event where she complimented his shirt, expressing how much she liked it. Later, outside, he seized the opportunity to promote his Pride collection, hoping she would model some of his designs. It was during this exchange that Doja requested a shirt, prompting him to offer her the one he was wearing, and they began filming with her consent.

“I understand if I came off as too friendly or whatever; I accept full responsibility,” Pablo stated. “I’m gay and would never want to make her uncomfortable. She’s an iconic figure, and I’ve always spoken highly of her; she’s the sweetest celebrity. I recognize that she needs to establish her boundaries, being a celebrity, but for me, I’m just an everyday person who met Doja Cat at a bar.”

@thisisntpablo

:/

♬ original sound – Pablo Tamayo

Public Reaction to Doja’s Take on the Viral TikTok Incident

Following a tweet from the account NATERERUN, which garnered over 23 million views, users on X flooded the post with comments regarding Doja’s reaction to the TikTok. Here are some insights from their responses:

@bbigbbz shared, “she’s so weird for that lmaoaoao , a fake a** libra.”

@alfedosayso commented, “Imagine meeting your favorite artist, then logging on to social media to see her criticizing you and calling you musty. I would be mortified.”

@reese1164381 noted, “In 2025, and people still haven’t realized Doja dislikes her fans.”

@virgodiet pointed out, “Body language conveys a lot; she was clearly trying to pull away multiple times, and you could tell her demeanor was forced and insincere. A gay man is still a MAN, and I’m sure she didn’t want to overreact in front of a camera right then.”

@tasimetre expressed concern, “I genuinely feel bad for him. You can hear the anxiety in his voice during his response video. This is such an awkward situation for her to put a random fan in.”

@SHBCLOU remarked, “Celebrities often don’t view their fans as equals. You must understand this; to them, regular people are like insects.”

@naomiwiinter empathized, “I feel for everyone involved in this scenario. The intentions of all parties were unclear, resulting in broken boundaries.”

@txsieslide commented, “What are we reacting to…….. she was clearly nice and matching his energy at the moment, only to insult him afterward. How is he the one being blamed here?”

Here’s how an artist who genuinely cares responds to their fans showing affection.

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— beefy_vibes (@realitybites555) June 14, 2025

Is this for real? Because the girl had her leg up and everything??? pic.twitter.com/OFtsQQeLS9

— Brainy Facts (@Mlimo_o) June 14, 2025

Bro rn: pic.twitter.com/JcmhAls6iJ

— Kingflaymes (@wavu_is_active) June 14, 2025