Doja Cat at her Sanrio-themed birthday party · Source: HEDO//BACKGRID
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Doja Cat rang in her 31st birthday this week with a party that leaned fully into Japanese kawaii culture, trading a typical celebrity bash for something closer to a Sanrio fever dream.
A night built around Mocha
The celebration took place at Living Room in Los Angeles, with Doja appearing to dress as Mocha, a Sanrio character from the Cinnamoroll universe known for her brown coloring, sweet aesthetic, and role leading the idol group Cinnamoangels alongside Chiffon and Azuki. For an artist whose career has been defined by constant reinvention, the choice tracked. Doja has built a reputation on elaborate visual transformations and internet-fluent humor going back to her early viral video 'Mooo!,' and era-defining looks have become something fans expect from her as much as the music itself.
A guest list that played along
Several famous friends showed up dressed for the theme. Fellow rapper Doechii appeared to channel Azuki's color palette, Latto wore espresso brown and Barbie pink, and actress Shay Mitchell brought plush versions of the characters along for the night, rounding out a party that felt less like a typical industry event and more like a shared bit everyone was in on.
A skill she says comes naturally
Doja told Vogue earlier this year that world-building is one of her strongest instincts, something she says she can do quickly. Her birthday party made the case that the skill extends well past her music videos and album rollouts into how she celebrates her own milestones.
