Met Gala Meltdown: Rising Star Doechii Sparks Outrage After Screaming at Her Team for ‘More F*ing Umbrellas’ — Fans Divided Over Diva Behavior Just Moments Before Her Red Carpet Debut!**

NEW YORK — The 2025 Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, was meant to celebrate elegance, art, and otherworldly glamour. But for one rising music star, it quickly turned into a PR nightmare.

Rapper and singer Doechii, known for her genre-bending music and unapologetic style, is now under fire after a viral video showed her screaming at her team moments before she stepped onto the red carpet. The now-infamous clip, filmed outside The Mark Hotel on May 5, captured her shouting: “Give me another umbrella. I need more f***ing umbrellas!” as assistants scrambled to shield her outfit from the rain and flashing cameras.

The clip, which has amassed millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), sparked immediate backlash — with many accusing Doechii of diva behavior and mistreating her staff.

“You don’t get to scream at people who are just trying to help you,” one user wrote on X.
“This is not empowering — it’s entitled,” another commented.

Others, however, were more forgiving, citing the intense pressure of fashion’s most anticipated event.

“It was raining. The media was everywhere. The stakes were high,” a fan wrote on TikTok.
“Give her some grace — it was probably a high-stress moment.”

A Rising Star Under the Spotlight

This was Doechii’s first-ever Met Gala, a highly coveted invitation that marked a major milestone in her fast-rising career. Known for her bold fashion statements and fierce stage presence, she has been hailed as a new voice in hip-hop and alternative R&B.

Her outfit — a dramatic, futuristic black sculptural gown designed by Iris van Herpen — wowed photographers when she finally made her red carpet appearance. But by then, the storm (both literal and metaphorical) had already taken hold.

Damage Control — or Denial?

In response to the backlash, Doechii posted a TikTok two days later, on May 7, with a tongue-in-cheek tone. In the video, she backs slowly away from the camera with her hands raised, set to the soft rock classic “Easy” by The Commodores.

Her caption read: “God forbid a girl needs more umbrellas.” In the comments, she further explained:

“It was overstimulating but unforgettable. My team is the best. I love and appreciate them so much.”

While some fans appreciated the humor and honesty, others felt it was a weak apology — or not one at all.

“That wasn’t a real apology,” a follower wrote.
“People were just doing their jobs, and she yelled at them like they were props.”

A Pattern or a One-Time Slip?

Industry insiders are now watching closely to see how this impacts Doechii’s brand. Her career has skyrocketed over the past two years, with award nominations, high-profile collaborations, and critical acclaim. But in an era where celebrity behavior is scrutinized more than ever, public image can shift overnight.

“She’s immensely talented,” said a former publicist for a major label. “But talent isn’t always enough. How you treat people — especially behind the scenes — can make or break you in this business.”

What’s Next?

Whether this moment becomes a footnote in an otherwise glittering career or the beginning of more controversy remains to be seen. For now, Doechii’s team has declined to make any further public comments.

As the dust settles from the 2025 Met Gala, one thing is clear: sometimes the most memorable fashion moments happen before the carpet even begins.