Doja Cat made her musical visitor debut throughout Saturday Night time Stay’s season 51 premiere on Oct. 4.
Showing alongside host Dangerous Bunny, the 29-year-old pop star carried out two tracks from her newly launched fifth album, Vie, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
After a short introduction from Dangerous Bunny, Doja delivered an electrifying efficiency of the Jack Antonoff-produced observe “Aaahh Males!” Sporting brilliant yellow curly hair and a daring outfit — a darkish blue bodysuit paired with a black-and-red lace bra and leopard-print stockings — she introduced vibrant vitality to the stage. The efficiency was set towards a Eighties-inspired neon backdrop, full with a black-and-white checkered flooring.
Doja returned later within the present for a extra subdued efficiency of “Beautiful,” the place she casually delivered the moody observe from a glowing rose-shaped throne. Sporting a complementary flowery pink costume and a long-haired wig, she passionately belted out the Vie track with the help of a full backing band as rose petals gently fell onto the stage like raindrops.
Doja’s 15-track venture Vie was launched on Sept. 26 and options one collaboration together with her “Kiss Me Extra” collaborator SZA. The set additionally contains lead single “Jealous Kind,” which Doja carried out on the 2025 VMAs alongside celebrated saxophonist Kenny G. Doja has described the album as extra pop-leaning in comparison with her 2023 rap-heavy album, Scarlet, specializing in themes of affection, romance, and intercourse.
Following the discharge of Vie, she is going to embark on her Ma Vie World Tour.
SNL’s upcoming lineup contains present veteran Amy Poehler internet hosting the Oct. 11 episode with first-time musical visitor Position Mannequin, and Sabrina Carpenter pulling double obligation as each host and musical visitor on Oct. 18.
Watch Doja Cat’s SNL performances beneath.
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