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Oop! Social Media Goes OFF After EJ Johnson Says Beyoncé & Rihanna “Fell Short” With Their Met Gala Looks (VIDEO)

EJ Johnson has the internet in a tizzy after he dropped a very HOT take on this year’s Met Gala looks. The reality star has folks popping OFF and weighing in after he shared his thoughts on Beyonc, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian’s looks for fashion biggest night. And let’s just say, he made it real clear that he doesn’t think they brought their A-game at all!

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EJ Johnson Sparks Debate After Saying Beyonc, Rihanna & More MISSED The Mark At The Met Gala

Chile, EJ Johnson didn’t spare any feelings when he dropped a video on Instagram reacting to this year’s Met Gala looks. He straight up said this year was full of misses and only one person delivered! “It’s just all of the looks were awful on awful and awful and then a little more awful,”EJ said. He also called the whole event a “graveyard” and said Beyonc, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian all “fell short” this year.

“The vibes were not vibing at the Met Gala. It was the graveyard […] and then the real kicker for me was Beyonc comes in at the end honey like the grim reaper chile dressed like skeletor and was just there to break all the souls and then take everyone down to the underworld,” EJ added.

From there, Johnson said it’s time to show love to the people that are getting it right, even if they’re not household names. He said the big names just aren’t giving what they usually give so it’s time to show some new faces some love.

“We have to look for the girls who are coming in and doing it, even if we’re like who is that? Or like I have to go look up this person because that’s gonna be the next wave of the bomb and cool people of the style people […] the people that are getting it right.” Johnson added. “And not worry about the names because the names are not naming. And we have to let them not name and worry about some new people.

EJ Crowns Emma Chamberlain As Best Dressed

Although EJ admitted that he felt like this year’s Met Gala wasn’t it, he did say Emma Chamberlain was the only one“who came to work.”He said Emma really brought the energy and stood out as the only one who truly understood the assignment and theme.“It was just a win and it was a landslide win because no one else was even trying.”

Emma was one of the first celebs to grace the steps at the Met. She came through on a mission to shut things down and did just that arriving in a vintage Mugler gown that was seemingly hand painted on her body and included a dramatic ruffled train.

Social Media Pops OF After EJ Drags This Year’s Met Gala Looks

After The Shade Room dropped EJ’s hot take video, the comment section was flooded with reactions, chile! Folks were divided, with some saying he’s totally right, while others called it hater energy and accused him of trying to come for Joan Rivers seat.

Instagram user @mslogan1981 wrote, I agree with EJ for once.”

While Instagram user @jadoresiwoh wrote, Hes not lying though.”

Then Instagram user @thattrendyguy wrote, How you Hating From outside of the Club?! You cant even get in ŸŸ”

Instagram user @thenotoriousjaz wrote,Who died and made him JOAN RIVERS!?”

Another Instagram user @denojustdeno wrote,Y’all dont like him but he aint wrong ŸŸŸ˜‚”

Instagram user @theblkguynextdoor wrote, “You may not like EJ, but EJ is absolutely rightabout this.”

Then another Instagram user @rih_love1 wrote, Saying all this while you werent even invited is crazy! Ÿ˜‚”

Instagram user @chanelallvre wrote, Its true tho . lol y’all just hate the messenger.”

While another Instagram user @stephanieslikes wrote,at this point hes just rage aiting us.”

Finally, Instagram user @beanblackjelly wrote, “Ehhhh hes kinda right Ÿ˜”

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Ashley Rushford

Ashley Rushford is a journalist and digital content powerhouse with over a decade of experience. She loves to bring her bold style, unfiltered energy, and fun sense of humor to every story that she touches. After earning her Journalism and Media Studies degree from Rutgers University, Ashley launched her career in 2012, creating compelling stories for high-profile publications like Essence, Black Enterprise, Footwear News, and Harvest Magazine. She has also interviewed high-profile talents including Chloe Bailey, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and top fashion designers. At The Shade Room, Ashley writes, edits, and publishes content that has reached over 20 million readers. When she's not writing, she's likely exploring the latest trends and curating her next viral post.

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