Doja Cat sheds fans but feels 'free' after public clashes

Doja Cat has lost around 500,000 Instagram followers after criticizing fans and the fan culture surrounding her.
She feels liberated by the loss of followers, seeing it as breaking free from unreasonable expectations.
Doja Cat believes fans develop a false sense of ownership over celebrities they follow online.
She does not see herself as an icon and values love and respect from people who truly know her.
Doja Cat released a new defiant single "Paint the Town Red" amidst the controversy with fans.