'Ella Langley? What Is That?': Country Star Claps Back After Doja Cat Admits She Doesn't Know Her

Country music breakout star Ella Langley appeared to turn Doja Cat's own words back on her after the rapper admitted she had no idea who the chart-topping singer was, posting a cheeky response that quickly sparked debate over whether she was joking or throwing shade.

Langley shared a series of photos on Instagram on Thursday, 27 August, with the caption, 'Ella Langley? What is that?' The apparent clapback came days after Doja's viral exchange about the country star on Sundae Conversation.

Ella Langley Claps Back at Doja Cat

Langley's caption appeared to reference Doja's repeated admission that she did not know who she was, prompting social media users to weigh in on the unexpected exchange.

Some called Langley 'shady' for echoing Doja's words, while others saw the post as a light-hearted response rather than the beginning of a feud.

The 27-year-old country singer shared the post after Doja's comments began circulating online. The moment also drew attention as Langley is currently enjoying a breakthrough with her hit single 'Choosin' Texas'.

Where It All Began

The exchange started during the 23 August episode of Sundae Conversation, when host Caleb Pressley asked Doja whether she was an 'Ella's Fella.'

'Did you think I was talkin about Ella Langley?' Pressley asked before following up on whether Doja liked the country singer.

Doja, who appeared confused, replied, 'I don't know what that is.'

When Pressley asked again about Langley, Doja repeated: 'I don't know what that is. Ella Langley? Ella Langley.'

The clip quickly spread online, with viewers debating whether Doja genuinely had not heard of Langley or was simply playing along with Pressley's question.

Doja Cat Gives 'Choosin' Texas' a Listen

Following her viral Sundae Conversation comments, Doja Cat later listened to Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' during a livestream and offered her thoughts on the country hit.

Although Doja said the song was not her personal style, she praised Langley's vocals and acknowledged its catchy appeal.

'This is not my vibe, but she has a very pretty voice,' Doja said, adding that she understood why the track was performing so well.

After viewers accused her of spreading hate, Doja pushed back against the criticism.

'The song's not bad. It's literally not bad. The music isn't bad. I just don't f*cking like it. Just because I don't like something doesn't make it bad,' she said.

The Massive Success of 'Choosin' Texas'

Doja's unfamiliarity with Langley has drawn attention partly because of the country singer's extraordinary chart success.

'Choosin' Texas' has spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the longest non-holiday run at the top with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Old Town Road' and Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'.

Langley's sophomore album, Dandelion, has further cemented her rising profile. Speaking to People in June, she opened up about adjusting to fame and the increased attention on her life beyond music.

'It's just finding my footing in this new life that I have where so many people care about what I'm doing,' Langley said.

'This is the goal, the whole time, for people to be listening to the music. But now they're also paying attention to the human version of me, which is interesting.'