Singer Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, has revealed she previously struggled with cocaine and alcohol.

In a series of TikTok videos shared on Monday, the "Say So" artist disclosed her past issues, stating, "I have struggled with cocaine – could’ve been like eight years ago." She added that she is "well past that. Thank God."

Doja Cat also discussed her past relationship with alcohol, noting, "I’ve never had a real problem with drugs, except for weed, but alcohol is something that I definitely have had a problem with." She clarified that she was "never an alcoholic but I definitely had problems" and advised against pairing alcohol with other substances.

The artist, 30, linked her past struggles to undiagnosed mental illness and the impact of social media. "Undiagnosed mental illness… paired with social media is an extreme issue that I think a lot of us don’t understand," she said. "I think that it’s important that we take that into account when we see things on the internet… about ourselves that are negative."

She explained how she used the internet for validation to combat negative thoughts, which were exacerbated by drinking. "The best example for my experience is using the internet as a means of validation to the negative thoughts in my head, which were then brought on by drinking alcohol."

In addition to her substance use, Doja Cat addressed what she described as "self-hate allegations" from fans who have accused her of disliking her identity as a Black woman. "I think I hated myself since I was — could have been like 8 years old. And that was when I moved to my predominantly white neighborhood," she shared.

Earlier this year, Doja Cat revealed she had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). She stated at the time that she had learned from a young age to "pretend that I like stuff, to pretend that I’m happy." She confirmed she has been in therapy for years to manage her "agonizing condition."

Doja Cat concluded by emphasizing the necessity of sharing her experiences. "I just felt like this TikTok was necessary and I need to get this s–t off of my chest. Today felt like the right day."