Doechii is at the center of internet drama—and not for the right reasons. What was supposed to be a dazzling night at the 2025 Met Gala quickly spiraled when the singer was caught on video yelling at her assistant, leaving fans divided and some feeling like their idol had fallen from grace.
On the evening of May 5, the Met Gala 2025 brought together some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired attendees to embrace Black dandyism in their looks. Doechii arrived with a bold, original concept—but her attitude behind the scenes grabbed more headlines than her outfit.
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Caught on Camera: Doechii Yells at Her Assistant
In the viral video circulating on social media, Doechii is first seen accidentally bumping into someone’s arm inside an elevator. Though minor, the incident seemed to irritate her. Moments later, while preparing her dramatic entrance inside a custom mobile curtain structure, things escalated.
Before moving toward the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Doechii was filmed shouting at her assistant, demanding more umbrellas to cover the top of her mobile setup—it was raining that evening.
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why is doechii talking to her team like this?? I would’ve threw an umbrella AT HER so fast…. pic.twitter.com/mlDdhaqSAB
— jp ☆ (@trinsbang) May 6, 2025
“I need another umbrella now!” she can be heard yelling, sending her assistant scrambling to fulfill the request before the team proceeded to the red carpet.
Unsurprisingly, social media exploded with reactions. Some expressed disappointment, saying Doechii’s behavior showed a diva-like attitude. Others compared her to stars like Lizzo and Chappell Roan, who have also faced criticism for their treatment of staff.
“Some people forget who they are once they get a little attention,” one user commented. Another added, “I love her, but there was no need to make such a scene over an outfit.”
Still, some fans defended Doechii, suggesting she was simply stressed while trying to perfect a complex look for one of fashion’s biggest nights.
Whether this moment will have a lasting impact on Doechii’s career remains to be seen. For now, the internet continues to debate: was this diva behavior or just a stressed artist under pressure?
This article was originally written in Spanish by Fernando Eslava in Cultura Colectiva.