Doechii Pre-Met Gala ‘Umbrella’ Drama Explained

Curious about how Doechii gained popularity prior to the 2025 Met Gala’s commencement? As celebrities were getting ready for fashion’s grandest event, a video surfaced of the rapper asking for additional umbrellas while attempting to conceal her outfit outside The Mark Hotel. This theatrical scene ignited excitement on social media mere hours before her red carpet appearance.

Here’s what happened with Doechii and the umbrellas before her Met Gala debut.

What happened to Doechii before Met Gala 2025?

Prior to the 2025 Met Gala, cameras caught Doechii arguing with her team as they exited The Mark Hotel.

Upon getting ready to depart for the occasion, she felt annoyed as her appearance wasn’t adequately protected from view. A clip shared by PEOPLE shows Doechii exiting an elevator and hastily hid herself behind a wardrobe screen, which her team had promptly arranged to veil her Met Gala ensemble.

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In a different video, Doechii, concealed by coverings, exclaimed, “I need more blasted umbrellas,” expressing her need for additional umbrellas for protection. She instructed her team to secure the umbrellas and it appeared she used a strong expletive as she left. Onlookers observed the scene unfold as the rapper endeavored to maintain her outfit’s secrecy prior to her Met Gala debut.

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Later on, Doechii made an appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art sporting a fashion ensemble designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton. The look consisted of a monogrammed blazer with trailing tails, checkered short trousers, a compact Louis Vuitton Speedy bag, and a cigar accessory. Her hair was styled in an impressive Afro, fitting the night’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.

In conversations following the event, Doechii explained that her outfit was a fusion of masculine and feminine styles, calling it “a stylish and gangster take on challenging conventional norms.” Prior to the gala, she paid homage to fashion legend André Leon Talley by emulating one of his iconic tennis ensembles, which combined sportswear with high-end fashion.

It’s worth mentioning that other celebrities faced similar hiccups before the gala. For instance, a security guard accidentally tripped over Kim Kardashian’s long train, and Sabrina Carpenter had an issue when someone stepped on her dress on the red carpet.

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2025-05-07 11:13