Doechii addresses viral Met Gala outburst after backlash

Published: May 08 2025

After facing a storm of criticism on social media for her outburst at her team while en route to the Met Gala on Monday, Doechii took a moment to clarify her stance, gracefully addressing the furore on Instagram on Wednesday, March 8th. The 25-year-old rapper, renowned for her hit "DENIAL IS A RIVER," embraced her moment in the spotlight with a playful twist, sharing a video of herself laughing heartily while raising her hands, accompanied by the smooth melodies of Commodores' "Easy" playing softly in the background.

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Over the clip, Doechii penned with a touch of humor, "God forbid a girl needs more umbrellas," referencing her viral footage where she appeared to be requesting additional umbrellas from her team in what some perceived as an abrupt manner. Her voice, caught on camera, echoed with urgency: "I'm ready. No, stop. Give me another umbrella now — and another. I need more f------ umbrellas."

Switching gears, the Grammy-winning artist used the subsequent Instagram Stories to express her heartfelt gratitude, penning, "And all jokes aside, I'm incredibly proud of my glam team and the LV team for crafting an unforgettable night!" She continued, "We've been dreaming about this Met for ages, and this year's theme resonates deeply with my identity and beliefs. It's a testament to divine timing that this was our debut year. Everyone shone brightly. We embraced the theme with precision, and we truly had a blast."

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