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While the annual affair famously has a no-phone and no-photo policy, the Met Museum shared a few clips of Wonder's and Usher's performances to Instagram on Tuesday.

Wonder was filmed playing the piano and singing \"Higher Ground\" while Usher performed \"OMG\" with backup dancers.

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Held days before the Costume Institute's corresponding exhibit opening on May 10, this year's Met Gala embraced a \"Tailored for You\" dress code -- a tribute to menswear and the exhibition's theme, \"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.\"

As Vogue explained previously, the theme explores how clothing and style have shaped Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, spotlighting the Black dandy.

Below, see some of the best behind-the-scenes moments from fashion's most iconic night.

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PHOTO: Stevie Wonder and Usher perform during the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Halle Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Stuart Vevers attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Walton Goggins and Kerry Washington attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Jeff Goldblum and Shaboozey attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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Gabrielle Union Wade and Dwyane Wade attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
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US rapper A$AP Rocky arrives for the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025, in New York.
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PHOTO: Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Venus Williams attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Bad Bunny attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Serena Williams attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Demi Moore attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Cynthia Erivo, Marc Jacobs, Char Defrancesco, and Doja Cat attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Jodie Turner-Smith and Doechii attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Madonna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Simone Biles attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Janelle Monae attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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PHOTO: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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