Doechii responds to Met Gala backlash, defends her glam team and clarifies viral video

Rapper and rising star Doechii is addressing recent backlash following a viral video that surfaced before her arrival at the 2025 Met Gala.

 The footage, recorded at The Mark Hotel in New York City, showed the “Anxiety” artist appearing to berate her assistants. However, Doechii has now clarified the context and defended her team’s efforts.

The viral moment sparked criticism online, with some accusing the GRAMMY-winning rapper of mistreating her staff. According to Doechii, however, the frustration was not directed at her team, but rather at the unexpected presence of paparazzi in the hotel lobby, who she believed were trying to capture her Met Gala look prematurely.

Her concern, she explained, was that the look was meant to be a surprise reveal at the gala’s red carpet. Additionally, her hair, styled in a poofy afro, was at risk due to the rainy weather, prompting her to urgently request multiple umbrellas to protect the hairstyle.

The 2025 Met Gala celebrated the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and Doechii’s look was among the evening’s boldest statements.

Doechii continues to rise in fame, and with that, increased scrutiny appears inevitable—but she’s handling it with humor and grace.