Overview

• A viral TikTok shows influencer Pablo Tamayo gifting a Melimayystudios shirt to Doja Cat before embracing and kissing her despite her initial smile.
• On X, Doja Cat said she was drunk during the exchange, called the contact “manhandling,” and confirmed she threw away the shirt in a now-deleted post.
• Pablo Tamayo posted a TikTok apology asserting he never intended to make Doja Cat uncomfortable and expressing regret for overstepping.
• Online reaction remains split, with debates centering on fan consent, parasocial relationships and the need for clear interaction boundaries.
• Artists such as Chapelle Roan have publicly urged stronger protocols to protect celebrity personal space during fan encounters.