The Met Gala is undoubtedly fashion’s biggest night. But the first Monday in May has long been one of music’s favorite moments as well, bringing out some of
While we can consistently rely on a Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appearance – at the eleventh hour, at that – and carpet cameos from almost-routine regulars like Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Doja Cat, there are a handful of stars we’ve never seen grace the Gala. Tyler, the Creator has notoriously strayed from fashion’s most coveted carpet, along with fellow fashion-forward rappers Young Thug and JT.
Ranging from a mid-rollout Drake to fresh-off-the-runway underground talent like fakemink and Nettspend, we’ve rounded up some musicians whose debuts tonight would actually make sense.
Drake
With ICEMAN just 10 days away, tonight seems like the perfect night for The Boy to step onto the Met carpet…
JT
JT continues to establish herself as a force in the fashion space, her past year riddled with even more archival music video moments, editorial shoots, and custom pieces.
fakemink
The leading new face of the UK underground scene has taken the entire global music scene by storm, already catching the attention of A-listers in both music and fashion, having nabbed a personal invitation from Demna to attend Gucci’s recent Paris show – and perform at the afterparty.
Tyler, the Creator
As one of the modern era’s most fashionable musicians, every year Tyler, the Creator continues to stay off the Met Carpet is a surprise. Between his Marty Supreme press junket styling, his DON’T TAP THE GLASS apparel, and other GOLF WANG ventures, the past year has been a fashion-centric one for the musician.
Young Thug
Last year, still somewhat fresh off his release from prison, Thugger stepped out to just the Met Gala afterparties, donning full Basketcase. Hopefully, this year, with a studio record out since his release, he’ll take to the actual carpet.
070 Shake
Another fashion-forward face we’re shocked we haven’t seen on the Met steps. A proponent of adhering to no one’s standards when it comes to personal style and a recently named Dior brand ambassador, Shake’s affinity for the fashion space leveled up this year, setting the stage for a potential Met debut, perhaps.
Latto
Latto used her Big Mama album announcement to double as her pregnancy reveal; the album is now just a few weeks away, and as we know, the Met steps have high potential for any sort of baby bump-related news…
Playboi Carti
Once considered one of the most elusive rappers of the modern era, Playboi Carti has, over the past year, continued to align himself more closely with the mainstream limelight since the release of MUSIC. Maybe this will finally be the year that the Met Gala makes it onto his agenda.
Nettspend
One of fashion’s favorite Gen-Z stars racked up another high-fashion runway cameo this year (Demna’s Gucci Fall/Winter 2026 showcase), while finding his way into the most important streetwear rooms and conversations. The Mark Hotel seems to be a room Nett would be in…
J. Cole
We can’t help but hope for this one every year.
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