-- Doja Cat is responding to some criticism over her performance during her James Bond tribute at the Oscars. The "Need to Know" singer took to Instagram on Monday to address the performance and some fans' reactions to it saying she feels "amazing about the whole thing," but admitted "nerves" got to her during the show on Sunday night.

Doja Cat is addressing critics who weren't fans of her James Bond tribute performance at the 2025 Oscars, noting that the performance was 'brave and scary as f--- for me.'

Rapper Doja Cat, who along with Lisa and Raye partook in an Oscars Bond tribute, addressed criticism of her rendition, admitting she was nervous.

Doja Cat defended her performance at the 2025 Oscars, saying, 'I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary'

The fabric, seemingly a wink to her stage name, was cinched into a mermaid silhouette and given extra dazzle by a sequined sheen. The look was paired with chunky yellow gold jewelry, with a prominent pendant necklace and large heart-shaped earrings.

Doja Cat and Raye have addressed the criticism of their James Bond tribute at the Oscars -- 'nerves got to me and a bitch hit some flats,' said Doja.

The cat’s out of the bag for this kitty! Doja Cat made history with her iconic performance at the Oscars alongside Lisa and Raye. However, while at first glance the performance was nothing short of amazing,

I know that this is honoring Barbara Broccoli tonight. So it's, I mean, it's an honor for me, really, that, you know, I get to do this. It really is a classic and a perfect series of films. I really am very grateful. She's gonna be a Bond girl. I hope she enjoys it. Okay, he wants me to be a Bond girl. I'm down, but I don't know what that entails. So, but, yes, I hope they enjoy it. I hope everybody at the Bond Industries enjoys that. The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.