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Gesaffelstein wore a metallic mask on the Grammys red carpet, drawing immediate online attention.
Some viewers compared the look to blackface, tying it to a painful history of racism in entertainment.
Gesaffelstein won a Grammy for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Lady Gaga’s 'Abracadabra'.
The mask’s designer is thought to be Ironhead Studio, known for elaborate creature masks in major films.
The Grammys occurred on February 1, marking the first day of Black History Month.
The look is described as reminiscent of the artist’s 'Dark Prince of Techno' persona by sources in the coverage.
A commentator compared Gesaffelstein’s look to Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker era for inspiration.
Some observers praised the look as a bold stage persona rather than offensive.
The article notes Gesaffelstein’s previous appearances at Coachella in 2019 and 2024.
The report frames the incident as a broader debate about performance, culture, and perception.

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Gesaffelstein, real name Mike Lévy, won the 2026 Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for 'Abracadabra.'
He co-wrote and coproduced Gaga’s 2025 Mayhem album and appeared with her at Coachella 2025.
Gaga described working with Gesaffelstein as collaborative and impressive in interviews with Rolling Stone and Fader.
The article notes Gesaffelstein’s background from Lyon, France and explains the meaning of his stage name.
Gesaffelstein has three solo albums: Aleph (2013), Hyperion (2019), and Gamma (2024).
He also scored the 2015 French film Disorder, with a limited release soundtrack.
The piece mentions Gaga’s 2025 Coachella appearance where Gesaffelstein was the only guest.
The article highlights Gesaffelstein’s collaboration history with Kanye West, The Weeknd, Pharrell, and Charli XCX.
The Grammy win underscores Gesaffelstein’s evolving influence in contemporary pop and electronic music.

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