Grammy's Fashion Flashback

It’s not the average red carpet! Relive the craziest looks.

Nicki Minaj - This one was a high-risk miss. Head-to-toe leopard can work. With a little black wig in a pixie cut or a short, blunt bob, this would have been a statement look. But the Cruella de Vil pouf and leopard-spotted wig put it beyond statement and into caricature. Maybe that's what she was going for?Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup

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Nicki Minaj, 2011 - The animated rapper wore an animal-print outfit from Givenchy that she matched with a towering streaked wig. “This is all my hair! At night if I press a certain button, my hair grows up, and if I press another button, it grows a color on it,” Nicki said on the red carpet. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Grace Jones, 1983 - Before Minaj and Gaga flocked to the Grammys' carpet with buzz-worthy costumes, Jones held it down with her unique and whimsical style. Exhibit A: The body suit, Star Trek reminiscent vest, studded gloves and headgear with purple extensions she wore to the 25th Annual Grammys. (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)

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Grace Jones, 1983 - Before Minaj and Gaga flocked to the Grammys' carpet with buzz-worthy costumes, Jones held it down with her unique and whimsical style. Exhibit A: The body suit, Star Trek reminiscent vest, studded gloves and headgear with purple extensions she wore to the 25th Annual Grammys. (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)

Michael Jackson, 1984 - The King of Pop won what was at the time a record-breaking eight awards this year — including Record and Album of the Year. His sequined jacket, matching pants and now infamous white glove helped him shine for the big moment. (Photo: Barry King/WireImage)

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Michael Jackson, 1984 - The King of Pop won what was at the time a record-breaking eight awards this year — including Record and Album of the Year. His sequined jacket, matching pants and now infamous white glove helped him shine for the big moment. (Photo: Barry King/WireImage)

Whitney Houston, 1986 - In the ‘80s Whitney’s “Greatest Love of All” was big hair and bright colors when it came to the red carpet. This off-the-shoulder dress made sure all eyes were on her when she hit the stage to perform “Saving All My Love For You” and ultimately won her first Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. (Photo: Sam Emerson/Polaris)

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Whitney Houston, 1986 - In the ‘80s Whitney’s “Greatest Love of All” was big hair and bright colors when it came to the red carpet. This off-the-shoulder dress made sure all eyes were on her when she hit the stage to perform “Saving All My Love For You” and ultimately won her first Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. (Photo: Sam Emerson/Polaris)

Paula Abdul, 1986 - Today, Paula just looks like a waterfall of teased hair and sequined organza, but back in the ‘80s this off-the-shoulder black dress look with heavy makeup and larger-than-life hair was stylish. (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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Paula Abdul, 1986 - Today, Paula just looks like a waterfall of teased hair and sequined organza, but back in the ‘80s this off-the-shoulder black dress look with heavy makeup and larger-than-life hair was stylish. (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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Mary J. Blige, 1996 - Mary fused her love of fashion with her tough-girl attitude back when she won her first Grammy Award (Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By” featuring Method Man), hence the shades and straight face she wore with a hooded animal-print jumper and satin gloves. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

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Mary J. Blige, 1996 - Mary fused her love of fashion with her tough-girl attitude back when she won her first Grammy Award (Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By” featuring Method Man), hence the shades and straight face she wore with a hooded animal-print jumper and satin gloves. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

TLC, 1996 - T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli won two awards for their album Crazy, Sexy, Cool — a label that perfectly fit the midriff-bearing sheer white outfits they wore to the 1996 Grammys.  (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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TLC, 1996 - T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli won two awards for their album Crazy, Sexy, Cool — a label that perfectly fit the midriff-bearing sheer white outfits they wore to the 1996 Grammys.  (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

Lil Kim, 2002 - The Queen B stripped down from a gold robe to this jeweled leather one piece and boots when she rocked the award stage with Mya, Pink, Christina Aguilera and Missy to perform the song that snagged them all a Grammy that night: “Lady Marmalade.” (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Lil Kim, 2002 - The Queen B stripped down from a gold robe to this jeweled leather one piece and boots when she rocked the award stage with Mya, Pink, Christina Aguilera and Missy to perform the song that snagged them all a Grammy that night: “Lady Marmalade.” (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

Alicia Keys, 2002 - Alicia’s career hit a high note when she won five gramophones at the 44th Grammy Awards, but her style fell flat. Thankfully the singer hasn’t revisited this oddly draped and hooded sheer piece. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys, 2002 - Alicia’s career hit a high note when she won five gramophones at the 44th Grammy Awards, but her style fell flat. Thankfully the singer hasn’t revisited this oddly draped and hooded sheer piece. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Foxy Brown, 2003 - The Ill Na Na rapper tried to jazz up her risqué bra and satin halter ensemble with a belt that read “Dior” in crystals. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

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Foxy Brown, 2003 - The Ill Na Na rapper tried to jazz up her risqué bra and satin halter ensemble with a belt that read “Dior” in crystals. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

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R. Kelly, 2004 - A bandit mask took the self-proclaimed “Pied Piper’s” otherwise normal suit look to creepy status.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly, 2004 - A bandit mask took the self-proclaimed “Pied Piper’s” otherwise normal suit look to creepy status.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The Browns - The family of music legend James Brown was involved in an epic dispute following his death when family members went to war over the icon’s multi-million dollar estate and even what to do with his body. Brown’s body sat in cold storage for over two months while the family debated his place of burial. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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James Brown, 2005 - James Brown paired a gold tie and blue boots with a navy blue suit at the 47th Annual Grammys and during the evening shook a leg in the ensemble while performing with Usher. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Kanye West, 2006 - Kanye’s unbuttoned white shirt and purple suit was set off by crisp sneakers, shades and gloves that could’ve been a nod to Michael Jackson, or just a way to keep the fingerprints off his awards.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Kanye West, 2006 - Kanye’s unbuttoned white shirt and purple suit was set off by crisp sneakers, shades and gloves that could’ve been a nod to Michael Jackson, or just a way to keep the fingerprints off his awards.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

M.I.A., 2009 - M.I.A. kept the show going on her original due date when she took the stage with Kanye, Jay-Z, T.I. and Lil Wayne to perform “Swagger Like Us.” She performed in a Henry Holland mesh mini dress that showed off the bump that was ready to pop.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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M.I.A., 2009 - M.I.A. kept the show going on her original due date when she took the stage with Kanye, Jay-Z, T.I. and Lil Wayne to perform “Swagger Like Us.” She performed in a Henry Holland mesh mini dress that showed off the bump that was ready to pop.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The Evolution of Lady Gaga - Even as Gaga broke records on the charts, she still managed to make just as big waves with her next-millenium performances, fashion and visuals. Who can forget when she arrived at the 2011 Grammys in an egg? (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Lady Gaga, 2011 - Forget a tricked-out car, Gaga made one of the most bizarre Grammy entrances and arrived in a giant egg. She later “hatched” on stage to perform her hit "Born This Way." (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Cee Lo Green, 2011 - Cee Lo squared off with Gaga for the craziest outfit that year in a giant bird-like Muppet costume with giant plumes of red, yellow and blue feathers, a shiny metal chest plate and sparkling head piece. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Cee Lo Green, 2011 - Cee Lo squared off with Gaga for the craziest outfit that year in a giant bird-like Muppet costume with giant plumes of red, yellow and blue feathers, a shiny metal chest plate and sparkling head piece. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Outkast, 2002 - Andre 3000 and Big Boi kept it funky in color-coordinated plaid and powdered-blue suits and white hats. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

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Outkast, 2002 - Andre 3000 and Big Boi kept it funky in color-coordinated plaid and powdered-blue suits and white hats. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage)

Forever Fine - Can you believe that it has been 14 years since Jennifer Lopez rocked that now infamous sexy Versace dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards? Even better, she looks just as fly today as she did then.(Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

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Jennifer Lopez, 2000 - J-Lo’s tropical-print Versace gown with the infamous, dangerously low plunge had tongues wagging as she showed off a killer figure (and the power of double-stick tape).  (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

Sisqo, 2000 - The “Year of the Dragon” hit-maker stayed true to his motto that year with the embroidered and studded vest and matching pants he wore with red gloves, a spiky cuff, chains and the color-tinted shades that were all the rage in that era. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

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Sisqo, 2000 - The “Year of the Dragon” hit-maker stayed true to his motto that year with the embroidered and studded vest and matching pants he wore with red gloves, a spiky cuff, chains and the color-tinted shades that were all the rage in that era. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Missy, 2000 - In an effort to look sharp, literally, the rapper outfitted her purple pantsuits with razors! Her purple makeup and shoes matched the dangerous look and she also wore hoops…and a smile to show she didn’t want any problems. (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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Missy, 2000 - In an effort to look sharp, literally, the rapper outfitted her purple pantsuits with razors! Her purple makeup and shoes matched the dangerous look and she also wore hoops…and a smile to show she didn’t want any problems. (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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Destiny's Child, 2001 - Back when Mama Tina Knowles was the brainchild behind Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle’s stage style, the ladies coordinated in custom-made outfits. "She's the only person who knows what we want," Beyoncé said of her designing mother at the time. (Photo: Newsmakers/Getty Images)

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Destiny's Child, 2001 - Back when Mama Tina Knowles was the brainchild behind Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle’s stage style, the ladies coordinated in custom-made outfits. "She's the only person who knows what we want," Beyoncé said of her designing mother at the time. (Photo: Newsmakers/Getty Images)

Toni Braxton, 2001 - Toni let it all hang out in this Richard Tyler “dress” that looked like it was hanging on by a thread. "I’ve always gone a little risqué with all my other awards [show outfits],” the singer explained at the time. “I decided that before I got married and had babies, I’d wear this.” (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

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Toni Braxton, 2001 - Toni let it all hang out in this Richard Tyler “dress” that looked like it was hanging on by a thread. "I’ve always gone a little risqué with all my other awards [show outfits],” the singer explained at the time. “I decided that before I got married and had babies, I’d wear this.” (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

Rihanna, 2008 - Rihanna made an electrifying arrival in a feathered Zac Posen frock, silver sandals and punchy nails for the big night where she performed two hits, “Please Don’t Stop the Music” and “Umbrella,” which won the singer her first Grammy later that night.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Rihanna, 2008 - Rihanna made an electrifying arrival in a feathered Zac Posen frock, silver sandals and punchy nails for the big night where she performed two hits, “Please Don’t Stop the Music” and “Umbrella,” which won the singer her first Grammy later that night.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Nas and Wife Brandish the N-Word at Grammy's - Nas originally wanted to title his ninth studio album Nigger but the label wouldn't allow it and it was ultimately named Untitled. Before this decision was made, Nas and then-wife Kelis decided to promote the album's controversial title by wearing matching outfits with the N-word prominently displayed across the front and back on the red carpet at the 2008 Grammy Awards. The media had a field day over the audacious act.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) 

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Nas and Kelis, 2008 - The “Made You Look” rapper and his then-wife caused controversy when they arrived on the red carpet in casual denim and liquid leggings with a derogatory term written in bold type on the front (and back, bedazzled) of their clothes in an effort to promote his new album of the same name. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)