Perhaps CeeLo Green mixed up the GRAMMYs and the Oscars?
The man formerly known as Gnarls Barkley looked like a full-on Academy Award of himself when he hit the red carpet at the STAPLES Center. Either that or a Power Rangers villain, considering the gold mask, studded gold cloak and matching gold gloves.
Here's a closer look at what is sure to be the GRAMMYs strangest ensemble of the year:
According to CeeLo himself, this isn't actually him. "I think you mean Gnarly Davidson," he corrected a social media post IDing him.
I think you mean @iamgnarlydavidson #GRAMMYs #GnarlyDavidson
A photo posted by CeeLo Green (@ceelogreen) on
Um, who is Gnarly Davidson? He's Green's latest alter ego and "Gnarly's" first single is titled "F**k Me, I'm Famous." CeeLo unveiled the new persona and accompanying aesthetic at the Primary Wave 11th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Party on Saturday night, donning all black with an equally wild, light-up neon mask.
❗️#gnarlydavidson❗️#primarywave #grammys pic.twitter.com/SniIeuFFKK
— Primary Wave (@primarywave) February 12, 2017