Lady Gaga, Doechii Unveil ‘Runway’ Video

Lady Gaga and Doechii have released their collaborative single “Runway”, alongside a fashion-oriented music video issued on 27 April. The track is the first official music release connected to the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. The song credits include Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Jaylah Hickmon, Andrew Watt, Henry Walter, Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II and Jayda Love.

The video, directed by Parris Goebel, begins with both performers presented in a single oversized red blazer, paired with white shirts and black ties. They deliver the opening spoken lines together: “No matter what, no matter what / You got to strut.” The styling and staging introduce a consistent visual theme centred on fashion performance.

As the video progresses, it incorporates a sequence of stylised fashion imagery. Lady Gaga performs verses that emphasise individuality and public visibility, set within a framework resembling editorial fashion shoots. The production includes elaborate costume changes, notably coordinated 18th-century-inspired ballgowns, combined with dramatic make-up and intentionally unconventional hair styling.

Doechii performs a pre-chorus segment referencing runway presentation, audience response and performance across different settings. The chorus brings both artists together, reinforcing the central concept of transforming ordinary environments into spaces associated with fashion shows. The closing sequence repeats the refrain asserting that they were “born for the runway”.

This project marks the first recorded collaboration between the two artists. Both had previously expressed professional admiration. In an interview with British Vogue in July 2025, Lady Gaga described Doechii’s songwriting as “immediately legendary”. In a separate interview with People, Doechii stated that she was a long-time admirer of Lady Gaga and regarded the comment as significant.

The video includes references to the broader Devil Wears Prada narrative. The title “Runway” corresponds to the fictional magazine central to the story. One scene shows the artists holding a magazine bearing that title, featuring the character Emily Charlton, portrayed by Emily Blunt.

The sequel reunites key cast members from The Devil Wears Prada, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna also return, following their roles in the 2006 adaptation of the novel by Lauren Weisberger. The sequel continues the storyline involving Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly within a contemporary media and fashion context.

Summary of Key Information

“Runway” serves as an initial promotional release for the film’s soundtrack ahead of the scheduled premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on 1 May.