Why We Love André 3000's Piano Met Gala Accessory
André 3000 Wore A Piano To The Met Gala—And Somehow, It Makes Sense
Only he could do this. André 3000 just made one of the most unforgettable Met Gala entrances of all time—and we are still gagging.
The non-traditional artist and classic Atlanta rapper strapped a literal piano to his back like a satchel, book bag, or regular accessory. But if you know anything about the legend, you know this isn’t just about shock value. André 3000 is the type of icon who brings meaning everywhere.
André 3000 Has The Best Accessory Of The 2025 Met Gala—A Piano
Styled by Law Roach, his entire look was a wearable metaphor: a nod to his new experimental EP, 7 Piano Sketches; a visual riff on the album cover, and a perfect fit for this year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
Clad in tailored navy Burberry coveralls, sturdy shoes, and his signature red hat, the Outkast member looked like a walking fusion of Black music history and high fashion rebellion. The mini Steinway piano strapped to his back (thankfully a lightweight foam replica) symbolized more than a music drop, it represented Black artistry, improvisation, and freedom.
Historically, the Black Dandy movement has always centered on self-expression through tailoring, particularly in public spaces like jazz clubs, concerts, and churches. In other words, there were places where style was just as important as sound.
André’s look brings all of that full circle.
André 3000 Drops New Music During The Met Gala—Iconic Behavior Only
As he walked the carpet, the artist dropped 7 Piano Sketches, a moody, instrumental EP he’s been quietly crafting for years. “These piano sketches are improvisations,” he explained to the press. “I cannot name which notes, keys, or chords I’m playing. I simply like the sound.” That same creative freedom showed up in how he dressed: timeless, spontaneous, and rooted in reinvention.
With a trash bag in one hand and a piano on his back, André 3000 didn’t just show up to the Met Gala—he reminded us what true style and storytelling look like. This, especially when your name is André, and you’re free enough to play (literally) by your own rules.
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