-- 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.'

Doja Cat wore another near-nude look as she performed 'Diamonds Are Forever' during the James Bond tribute at the 2025 Oscars

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.

First and foremost known as a rapper, Doja Cat - along with “Born Again” collaborators Lisa and Raye - took to the Oscars stage last night to perform a medley of songs from the James Bond franchise, in a sizable tribute to 007.

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 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,

After her song 'Born Again (feat. Raye and Doja Cat)," Lisa Manobal collaborated once more with the two singers on the Oscars 2025 James Bond tribute.

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.