“Jumped out of bed and walked to the met”: Internet critiques Future’s 2025 Met Gala look, compares him to Ice Spice

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals - Source: Getty
Future’s 2025 Met Gala look - Source: Getty

Future is no stranger to making headlines, but at fashion’s biggest night, the 2025 Met Gala, he became the talk of the internet for all the wrong reasons. Expectations were sky-high, and so were the critiques as celebrities took on the “Time & Texture” theme with extravagant designs and dramatic flair.

While some leaned into elegance and avant-garde artistry, Future showed up in a look that had fans wondering if he took the "Time" part a bit too literally… as in, rolled out of bed just in time.

Clad in what looked suspiciously like an oversized raincoat, casual pants, and a hood pulled snugly over his head, Future’s ensemble was either a minimalist statement or a complete mystery. Either way, it didn’t go unnoticed, and the internet had a lot to say about it.

Future’s 2025 Met Gala Look Goes Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

It all started with a few paparazzi shots circulating online. Within minutes, the jokes began flying faster than outfit changes backstage. While some fans tried to defend the low-key vibe, others were more focused on decoding whether the look was futuristic or just flat-out confusing.

A user quipped that the rapper looked like he had somewhere else to be, saying:

"Bro jumped out of bed and walked to the Met."

Another chimed in with a clever callback to his stage name:

"And where’s Past?"

What really tipped the look into meme territory, though, was the uncanny resemblance people saw between him and fellow artist Ice Spice. Between the curly hair peeking out from under the hood and the oversized silhouette, comparisons were inevitable.

One user couldn’t help but point out:

“Why he look like Ice Spice 😭😭😭”

Others went the relatable dad route, with one saying:

“This is what my dad wears when it rains.”

And in true internet fashion, there was no shortage of wild takes. A particularly savage comment read:

“Wow, let it go. That ain’t in the future.”

As more reactions poured in, it became clear: the look might not have won any official awards, but it was definitely the unofficial meme champ of the night.

Even the rap community got pulled into the commentary. Referencing his music accolades, one fan wrote:

“The real Rap Album of the Year winner.”

And of course, someone had to cut straight to the chase:

“Looks poor as fuck.”

Whether intentional or not, Future's outfit stole the show by doing the exact opposite of what a Met Gala look is usually praised for: no sparkles, no statement piece, just vibes... very questionable ones.

Future might’ve walked the red carpet in silence, but the internet made plenty of noise for him. Whether you see it as satire, subversion, or a serious case of wardrobe miscommunication, one thing’s certain: he gave people something to talk (and laugh) about. After all, not every Met Gala fit needs a train to leave a trail; it just needs Twitter.

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Edited by Sroban Ghosh