Doja Cat Brings the ’80s Back by Performing “Jealous Type” With Kenny G at 2025 MTV VMAs

Doja Cat kicked off the 2025 MTV Music Video Awards Sunday night with a performance of “Jealous Type.”

While the VMAs’ host LL Cool J finished his opening monologue, Doja Cat appeared in a Max Headroom-influenced video. The singer then performed her new track “Jealous Type” with a heavily-influenced ’80s-sounding pop vibe, including a memorable saxophone intro to the song by Kenny G.

Doja danced all over the stage in a white crop top and black pants, interacting with fans and encouraging them to sing the lyrics back. The background of her performance emphasized the retro feel with bright lights of pink and blue.

Doja Cat and Kenny G perform at tonight’s MTV #vmas pic.twitter.com/I48xvS3Ypm

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 8, 2025

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