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Doja Cat Shines at VMAs with 'Jealous Type' Premiere

9/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Doja Cat premiered her single "Jealous Type" at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards via a pre-taped video.
The performance featured an '80s theme, highlighted by a saxophone solo from Kenny G.
Critics raised concerns about potential lip-syncing during her performance.
"Jealous Type" serves as the lead single from her upcoming album, "Vie," releasing on September 26.
She won the Best K-Pop award for her collaboration "Born Again" with Lisa and Raye.

History

Historical Context

MTV launched in 1981, transforming music promotion and video culture, exemplified by Michael Jackson's "Thriller," which amassed over 66 million views. Doja Cat's '80s-themed performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards highlights the lasting influence of music videos on artist visibility, while ongoing debates about lip-syncing reflect the evolving standards of authenticity in the digital music landscape.

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Story summary

Doja Cat premiered her single "Jealous Type" at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards via a pre-taped video.
The performance featured an '80s theme, highlighted by a saxophone solo from Kenny G.
Critics raised concerns about potential lip-syncing during her performance.
"Jealous Type" serves as the lead single from her upcoming album, "Vie," releasing on September 26.
She won the Best K-Pop award for her collaboration "Born Again" with Lisa and Raye.

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