Future Channels Ms. Frizzle with Fiery Met Gala Makeover
Well, isn’t this a stroke of genius—a chart-topping rapper trading in platinum braids for what looks suspiciously like a Ms. Frizzle cosplay at the 2024 Met Gala. Future, known for dropping surprise albums, apparently decided the red carpet was the perfect runway for an educational cartoon tribute. The theme, “Fashion & Technology,” was duly met when Future stepped out sporting an orange, frizz-ball of curls that had fans doing double takes (you know, in case they forgot what the Magic School Bus driver looked like).
The Met Gala, held on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (per Vogue’s official calendar), invites the biggest names in entertainment to interpret the theme. Future’s stylist—rumor has it Kim Kimble herself wielded the clippers—crafted a cut that glows under flashbulbs like a neon sign. E! Online reported onlookers whispering, “He looks like Ms. Frizzle,” and frankly, it’s hard to argue when your hair’s brighter than most of the outfits on that carpet. Meanwhile, Page Six chimed in with backstage buzz that Future spent more time fussing over hair spray than his notoriously cryptic lyrics.
The rest of his Met ensemble was classic Future meets sci-fi: a tailored jacket equipped with LED piping and metallic pants that shimmered with every flick of those cartoon-worthy curls. According to People Magazine, the jacket’s sleeves even pulsed in time with the afterparty DJ’s beat—because why just dress the part when you can light it up? Fans on X (formerly Twitter) didn’t hold back. One user quipped, “Future’s hair outshining all the celebs combined,” while another wondered if the rapper’s next music video would involve animated school buses.
Now, I get it—innovation is all about risk. But if your big gamble is channeling a 1990s kids’ show heroine, maybe dial it back before you land on best-of lists for the wrong reasons. Still, you’ve got to respect the commitment. No half-measures here: Future owned that look from the moment he descended the steps. Even Anna Wintour reportedly raised an eyebrow in approval, cementing this as one of the night’s most talked-about moments (per insider chatter shared with The Hollywood Reporter).
Love it or loathe it, Future’s Ms. Frizzle homage was the jolt of color we didn’t know we needed at this year’s Gala. Heck, if the theme was “Turn Heads,” he certainly delivered. And that’s today’s hard-truth fashion tea. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! Online, Page Six
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