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Usher Raymond IV has mastered this R&B music shit. To put things in simpler terms, just look at his seven Grammys, four World Music Awards, six American Music Awards, and twenty-two Billboard Music Awards. Not to mention, millions of teenage girls are forever in debt to Usher for signing Justin Bieber. But even with all these accomplishments, Usher still hasn't used his money on a better stylist.
We are always rooting for Usher, sincerely. So for his 33rd birthday today, our gift to him is a reality check. We want him to realize the fails of his off-the-wall tour costumes to WTF-worthy red carpet 'fits. As true fans, we've collected a gallery of Usher's Most Ridiculous Outfits.
Vegas Magazine
Where: Vegas Magazine Party
When: August 2009
Complex Says: Take note gentleman. This is the wrong way to mix prints.
Oct 2010 Hankerchief
Where: Super Bown XLV, Halftime Show
When: February 2011
Complex Says: Congrats on reaching for the egg! You are the winning sperm.
2010 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball
Where: 2010 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball
When: October 1, 2010
Complex Says: We can roast this whole look, but one word explains this outfits failure: cummerbund.
2010 BET Award
Where: Good Morning America
When: August 2010
Complex Says: Too many trendy factors going on at once is a no-no. Bowler hat, on top of suspenders, on top of neckerchief, on top of camo, on top of white jeans, on top of high-top sneakers. Our head hurts.
Staples Center
Where: Staples Center
When: July 3, 2011
Complex Says: First red flag should have been leather knee patch details. He must have picked this outfit in the dark.
NY May 2011
Where: New York City
When: May 4, 2011
Complex Says: Are they shorts? Are they pants? Regardless, no man should ever rock shants.
2010 NBA All-Star Game
Where: 2010 NBA All-Star Game
When: February 2010
Complex Says: Another fascination with shants, this time its leather and layered underneath with leggings. This outfit should be burned and buried.
33rd Annual
Where: 2010 NBA All-Star Game
When: February 2010
Complex Says: During that same performance, Usher took that already awful leggings-and-shants combo and took it up to the next level...by taking his shirt off and revealing BODY ARMOR. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON USHER? Gladiator from 2050.
53rd Grammys
Where: 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
When: February 2011
Complex Says: A purple velour straight jacket?? With the matching pants, LULZ.
51st Grammys
Where: 51st Annual Grammy Awards
When: February 2009
Complex Says: We guess Big Sean wasn't the first to OD on the gold chain trend. Unfortunately, Usher just looks really awkward with the look.