Doja Cat Reflects on Mixed Reactions to Oscars James Bond Tribute Performance

The singer acknowledged vocal missteps during her rendition of 'Diamonds Are Forever' but expressed pride in stepping out of her comfort zone.

Doja Cat performed Shirley Bassey's 'Diamonds Are Forever' as part of a James Bond tribute at the 2025 Oscars, joining Lisa from Blackpink and Raye in a medley of iconic Bond themes.
Critics and fans were divided, with some praising her artistic versatility and others criticizing her vocal performance as 'flat' at times.
In an Instagram post, Doja Cat admitted to being nervous, acknowledged hitting some flat notes, and described the experience as 'brave and scary' yet rewarding.
The tribute also included Lisa performing 'Live and Let Die' and Raye covering Adele's 'Skyfall,' with both artists also expressing nerves about tackling such iconic songs.
The James Bond tribute honored long-time franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who recently handed over creative control of the series to Amazon MGM Studios.