Couture Chaos: Lady Gaga and Doechii Debut “Runway” Music Video for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
The intersection of pop royalty and cinematic fashion has arrived. Lady Gaga and Doechii have unveiled the music video for their new single “Runway,” directed by the visionary Parris Goebel. The track isn’t just a standalone hit; it is a centerpiece for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.
The Milan Fashion Week Connection
The song features in a pivotal moment within the film, set during a chaotic Milan Fashion Week. The music video mirrors this energy, leaning into behind-the-scenes “getting ready” aesthetics and cycling through avant-garde couture looks.
Gaga and Doechii lead an army of dancers through a series of stylized sets, culminating in a dramatic, high-stakes catwalk sequence that captures the cutthroat spirit of the industry.
Gaga on Doechii: “Immediately Legendary”
While the visual is striking, the mutual respect between the artists is the real foundation. Speaking to British Vogue, Lady Gaga shared her admiration for the “Swamp Princess” rapper:
The Pen: “You don’t often see someone come out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary. That’s Doechii to me.”
The Performance: Gaga highlighted Doechii’s “emotional precision” and “raw perspective” as key reasons for the collaboration.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: What We Know
The film marks a major shift for the franchise, moving from the glossy height of print to the gritty reality of digital decline.
The Plot: Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly, fighting to keep Runway magazine afloat in a dying print market.
The Rivalry: Miranda faces off against Emily Blunt, whose character is now a powerhouse executive at Christian Dior with the advertising budget to make or break Miranda’s legacy.
The Cameo: Lady Gaga is confirmed to make a cameo in the film, bridging her role on the soundtrack with the cinematic world.
Release Timeline
Music Video Release: April 28, 2026.
Film Release Date: May 1, 2026.
With Goebel’s choreography and two of the industry’s most daring voices at the helm, “Runway” is more than a song—it’s a statement on the survival of style.aa