The connection to DOOM is intentional; IDK released the song just days before the second anniversary of DOOM’s passing. Beyond the shared sample, fans noted that the initials "M.D." for Monsieur Dior also mirror the "M.D." in MF DOOM, a detail IDK later confirmed as a tribute via Discord. Visuals: From Howard to Paris
: Clips of IDK seeing his newly purchased tour bus for the first time. IDK - "Monsieur Dior" (Official Aduio)
Produced by IDK alongside and Blue Rondo , the track is built around a lush sample of "Huit Octobre 1971" by the French jazz-fusion band Cortex . This specific sample holds deep significance in the hip-hop canon, as it was famously used by MF DOOM for his classic track "One Beer". The connection to DOOM is intentional; IDK released
IDK Pays Homage to MF DOOM in Artful Single "Monsieur Dior" On October 28, 2022, Maryland rapper IDK (Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge) released his single , a track that doubles as a sophisticated lifestyle anthem and a heartfelt tribute to the late hip-hop legend MF DOOM . A Masterclass in Sampling Produced by IDK alongside and Blue Rondo ,
The official music video, which premiered alongside the audio, captures IDK’s rapid ascent in both the music and fashion worlds. Filmed in striking black-and-white, the visuals contrast scenes from in Washington D.C. with high-fashion footage from a Dior show in Paris . Key moments in the video include:
: Footage of IDK traveling between cities like Columbus, Dallas, and Paris.