Doechii harbored a hint of anxiety ahead of her maiden voyage at the prestigious Met Gala. Yet, she managed to find humor in the midst of it all. After facing criticism for being overheard requesting more umbrellas before exiting The Mark Hotel to attend the glitzy event on May 5th, the "What It Is" crooner took to TikTok on May 7th to set the record straight.
In a playful TikTok video, the 26-year-old artist gracefully retreats from the camera, her hands raised in surrender, while "Easy" by The Commodores plays in the background. A whimsical caption accompanying the clip read, "Heaven forbid a damsel in distress requires a few extra parasols!"
Delving deeper, Doechii penned a more extensive caption beneath the video. "Putting aside the levity, that evening was nothing short of overwhelming," penned the "Denial Is a River" rapper. "Yet, I wouldn't exchange it for anything in this world! It was the night we all aspired to, and my team absolutely slayed (umbrellas be damned)!"
Doechii's comments section was flooded with support. One user quipped, "Heaven forbid a gal finally makes her Met Gala debut; give my girl a break, for crying out loud!" JT from The City Girls resonated with her experience, commenting, "That was pure anxiety overload! A monumental night, your debut! Getty Images was present, I get it! You owned it!"
Doechii's viral pre-Met Gala moment ignited buzz even before she graced the red carpet. Social media videos captured the "Egypt" rapper vociferously requesting more umbrellas while enclosed in a makeshift booth, eager to shield her ensemble from the onlookers and the inclement weather outside the hotel. Her team swiftly secured additional parasols, and she was ushered into a sprinter van.
Making her long-awaited debut at the gala, the Grammy Award-winner donned a bespoke short suit crafted by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton. Tailored exclusively for her, Doechii flaunted a flawlessly styled afro, custom LV gold fronts, and a cigar, embodying the epitome of fashion-forward chic.
In an Instagram Story, Doechii further elaborated on her reaction and expressed her gratitude for the evening. "Setting aside the jokes, I'm immensely proud of my glam team and the LV team for crafting an unforgettable night," she penned on May 7th. "We've been dreaming of this Met Gala for ages, and this year's theme resonates deeply with who I am and what I stand for. It's sheer divine intervention that this year marked our debut."
"Everyone knocked it out of the park," she continued. "We hit the theme out of the park. And we had a blast doing it."
