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André 3000 Drops Surprise Piano EP at Met Gala with Bold Fashion Statement

The seven-track instrumental project, '7 Piano Sketches,' was unveiled alongside a custom piano-inspired look, marking a continuation of André's artistic evolution.

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André 3000 at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)

Overview

  • André 3000 released '7 Piano Sketches,' a seven-track instrumental EP, during the 2025 Met Gala, featuring solo piano improvisations recorded nearly a decade ago.
  • He arrived at the gala wearing a custom lightweight grand piano prop designed by Pink Sparrow, styled by Law Roach, and created in collaboration with Burberry and his revived Benji Bixby fashion line.
  • The EP, described as 'The Best Worst Rap Album In History,' includes no lyrics, aligning with André's recent focus on non-lyrical, exploratory music following his 2023 flute album 'New Blue Sun.'
  • The cover art for the EP mirrors André's Met Gala look, integrating fashion and music in a theatrical promotional reveal.
  • This release precedes Outkast’s upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025, highlighting André’s multifaceted legacy.