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Doja Cat Defends Official 'Vie' Cover After Fan Criticism

She says the parachute–tree image carries “visceral” meaning, with the album due Sept. 26.

Overview

  • Doja Cat revealed the artwork showing her suspended from a yellow parachute caught in a tree, saying the parachute symbolizes curiosity, happiness and adventure, and the tree represents life and wisdom.
  • Following online pushback, she wrote on X that she would not feel bad for a cover with deep meaning and that she forgives the “harsh criticism.”
  • Reaction across social platforms was divided, with some fans questioning the aesthetic or budget and others defending her commitment to an artistic concept.
  • SZA signaled support by reposting the image and calling the cover “nuts.”
  • Doja has described Vie as a pop‑driven project shaped with Jack Antonoff, and the album is scheduled for release on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.