Playboi Carti sparked social media attention by mentioning he was unable to attend the 2025 Met Gala, but the focus was on his speculated girlfriend rather than the controversy. The Atlanta rapper shared pictures of his outfit on his finsta with Brazilian model Giovanna "Gio" Ramos after the high-profile fashion event. Carti stated he felt banned from the Met Gala but noted they were okay. His ensemble included a white shirt under a black leather jacket, matching pants, a black skully, and Converse shoes. Ramos, who has been romantically linked to Carti, appeared in the photos alongside him, igniting further gossip. Despite the attention surrounding Carti's claim of being excluded from the Met Gala, most online discussions centered on his relationship with Ramos. While the Gala did not address Carti's alleged ban, doubts were raised about the authenticity of his claim. Despite the speculation and public outings, Carti and Ramos have not officially confirmed their relationship.