Keypoints Summary:LeBron Cancels Met Gala
- LeBron James drops out of 2025 Met Gala hours before red carpet
- Official reason given: knee injury from recent NBA playoff game
- Sources claim real cause is feud with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour
- LeBron allegedly upset over being left off Vogue cover with fellow co-chairs
- Savannah James will still attend the Gala
- Event theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
Shocking Met Gala Exit
What was supposed to be a glamorous debut for LeBron James at the 2025 Met Gala has turned into full-blown celebrity drama. Just hours before tonight’s red carpet rollout at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the NBA icon shocked fans by announcing he’s not attending—despite being named one of the event’s honorary co-chairs.
The Official Story: A Convenient Injury?
While the official story blames his sudden withdrawal on a knee injury sustained during the final Lakers playoff game, insiders claim there’s a different story unfolding behind the scenes: a bitter falling out with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Vogue Cover Snub Sparks Drama
Wintour, who curates and approves every detail of the star-studded gala, reportedly chose to leave LeBron off the May Vogue cover featuring the other co-chairs: Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton. According to fashion insiders, LeBron was “deeply offended” by the decision and considered it a public slight.
“He was looking forward to this for months,” one source close to the NBA superstar revealed. “To be left off that cover felt like a snub. He saw it as a statement.”
Theme and Expectations Crushed
The omission is especially glaring given that LeBron was not only expected to walk the carpet but also to deliver remarks about the exhibit’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Fans had anticipated seeing the athlete in a custom suit reflecting the theme’s celebration of Black excellence in fashion. He even collaborated with designers ahead of the event. But now, it seems those plans have been shelved—perhaps indefinitely.
Savannah Still Shining
Savannah James, LeBron’s wife, is still attending the gala and is expected to walk the carpet solo while representing their family and foundation. She’s been seen as a steady presence and fan favorite, especially in fashion circles.
LeBron Cancels Met Gala – Was This Personal?
The timing of LeBron’s cancellation couldn’t be more dramatic, fueling speculation that this is about more than just a knee. Critics point to the fact that Vogue’s coverage has conspicuously downplayed his involvement in recent weeks.
“To name him a co-chair and then exclude him from major coverage? That doesn’t happen by accident,” said one PR consultant familiar with the event. “LeBron doesn’t do background roles.”
A No-Show That Steals the Spotlight
Whether it’s injury or insult, tonight’s Met Gala will go on without one of its most anticipated guests. But the buzz around LeBron’s no-show—and what really caused it—may just overshadow the entire event.
Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds live from the Met Gala red carpet tonight at 6:00 p.m. ET.
