Doja Cat changed her Twitter name to “fart” after reaching out directly to the company’s new boss, Elon Musk, for help changing her nickname on the social networking site.
“I don’t want to be Christmas forever @elonmusk please help me I made a mistake,” the Grammy winner, who has changed her name many times in the past, wrote to Elon on Wednesday.
Half a day later and it seems the high-profile billionaire made good on his promise, he texted her back late Thursday morning: “@DojaCat you should now be able to change your name.”
Twitter Lobby: Doja Cat, 27, used profanity to get Elon Musk’s attention so she could get help changing her nickname from Christmas, and 12 hours later the new Twitter boss replies that the problem has been fixed be
New name: The Say So singer has since changed her Twitter handle to “fart.”
It ended up taking Musk about 12 hours to get back to her and let her know that the issue with her name was fixed.
The singer’s new Twitter username is now “Fart”.
Doja’s (born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) troubles all started when she changed her name to Christmas, before Twitter enacted a new policy leaving her to settle for the seasonal grip.
In fact, the performer’s dilemma began not long after Musk, who bought Twitter last month, announced that changing a user’s online name would result in the temporary loss of a tick.
Not wanting to continue as Christmas for the foreseeable future, Doja asked someone to help her.
Directly from above: It took Musk, 51, about 12 hours but ended up tweeting back to Doja, “You should be able to change your name now.”
New Instagram Photos: At last check, the Boss B**ch star hadn’t changed her display name, but she did share three new photos of herself on Instagram
How it all began: Doja’s (born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) troubles began when she changed her name to Christmas, before Twitter issued a policy leaving her to come to terms with Christmas
Doja began her investigation on Wednesday with a simple question: “Why can’t I change my name here?”.
Seemingly intent on attracting attention, the singer then repeated her question, but this time added profanity, writing, “How do I change it fuck you Elon.”
The Grammy-winning songwriter directed her latest tweet on the subject to Musk himself, adding his stage name: “I don’t want to be Christmas forever @elonmusk please help me I made a mistake.”
The 51-year-old SpaceX founder finally acknowledged her Twitter concerns and responded by simply writing, “We’re working on it!”.
Technical issues: The pop star complained about her Twitter handle with a series of tweets shared to her account on Wednesday night
Question: Doja Cat began her investigation by simply asking, “Why can’t I change my name here?”
Furious: The singer then repeated her question with a slightly more bitter slant, writing: “How the fuck do I change it too Elon?”
Asking for help: The Grammy winner then escalated her issue to Musk: “I don’t want to be Christmas forever @elonmusk please help me I made a mistake.”
On the case: The 51-year-old SpaceX founder later acknowledged Doja’s concerns and simply replied, “We’re working on it.”
Although Doja Cat seemed to be having trouble with her Twitter account, she seemed to be doing just fine with her Instagram, as she shared several shots on her account on Wednesday and three more new photos of herself on Thursday.
In the new snaps, the singer showed off a new eyeshadow palette while posing for the camera with her raven locks styled with big bangs.
The Los Angeles native wore an all-black outfit for her post the day before, which included a slightly oversized jacket and a set of knee-high boots.
She later wore a multicolored bodysuit and her jet black hair remained free-flowing with bangs throughout all the shots.
Online: Although Doja Cat appeared to be having trouble with her Twitter account, she seemed to be doing just fine with her Instagram, sharing several new photos on Wednesday and Thursday
Doja Cat opened up about her affinity for cosmetics in an interview with Bustle, where she expressed that her personal style is always changing.
“I used to love doing the hot, extra makeup, full bake, lashes and big eyeliner vibes. But then sometimes I like toning it down and not doing a whip… I change my mind every five seconds. I can’t hold on to anything,’ she explained.
The hitmaker went on to explain that she sees cosmetics as an extension of her art.
Opening: Doja Cat opened up about her affinity for cosmetics in an interview with Bustle, where she expressed that her personal style is constantly changing
“I see makeup as doodling. At school I doodled and drew…it was one of my favorite things to do. I really just see it this way: I’m drawing on my own face,” she said.
Doja Cat further recalls when she first started trying new approaches to makeup.
“When I was maybe 14, I bought this [palette] with a ton of eyeshadow. It was every color of the rainbow and more… it was the one palette to experiment with and have fun with,” she said.
In the past: Doja Cat further recalls when she first started trying new approaches to makeup