Why Was André 3000 Wearing a Grand Piano at the Met Gala? Find Out

André 3000 rarely walks the red carpet, but when he does, he ensures it’s a memorable occasion. Seventeen years after sneaking into the Met Gala through the kitchen, the enigmatic OutKast figure made an appearance with a grand piano on his back – and a fresh album to boot.

André made an entrance wearing a tailor-made navy suit from Burberry and his personal brand, Benji Bixby. However, the spotlight was truly taken by the piano – a unique piece of art created through collaboration between fashion visionary Law Roach, and the creative mind behind Burberry, Daniel Lee.

André unexpectedly released an EP called “7 Piano Sketches” as he attended a formal event. This instrumental album, filled with unpolished, impromptu piano pieces, was recorded years ago on his iPhone and shared exclusively among friends such as Erykah Badu and Tyler, the Creator. The tracks consist of voice memos, atmospheric sounds, and no singing or rapping, as hinted in the press release: “No lyrics.

As an ardent admirer, let me express my fascination: The notion of donning a piano? That’s all me! It was a subtle, artistic reference to the music itself—intimate, unrefined, and deeply personal. Once, I envisioned it as a music video idea: me strolling through New York with a piano strapped to my back. For the 2025 Met Gala, I transformed that dream into reality.

André 3000 might have missed some lyrics, but he nailed every important musical and stylish aspect. His introspective piano album and unique fashion sense that revitalized dandyism made the red carpet feel like a runway for transformation.

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2025-05-06 11:52