Ed Sheeran Reveals New Look, Leaving Fans Speechless with Striking Transformation

Red hair and a microphone? Sounds like Ed Sheeran. But the Shape of You hitmaker has recently debuted a surprising new look — one that leans more emo than ever before. Is the globally adored artist reinventing his image, or just having a bit of fun?

Ed Sheeran's emo makeover is turning heads.

Singer posted a series of images on Instagram, captioned, "Azizam promo week selfie dump, choose your fighter," with each image getting its own mini caption. For the first image, donning a black-haired emo-inspired wig, black sunglasses, and a fake lip piercing, he writes, "Genuinely had a MySpace photo like this when I was 14."

People flooded the comments with support, writing things like, "Emo Sheeran wasn't on my bingo card today but slay," "We need more of emo Ed!!," and "We all had a photo like this on myspace 😅 When we were 14."

The reason behind the makeover.

Shortly after his post, the popstar shared a reel featuring a surprise collaboration with Jimmy Fallon. The duo, both in disguise, took to a New York subway platform to perform a memorable cover of "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan.

Ed’s emo look didn’t go unnoticed — curious onlookers quickly gathered, cheering for the duo under their fake band name, shouting, "Frat Poison!"

Ed Sheeran promoting Azizam.

The disguise and show was a not-so-subtle promo for his new album, Azizam, released in April 4th. The Persian-origin word, "Azizam" translates to "beloved" and "dear," which perfectly captures the title track's romantic lyrics.

If that's not enough, the pink hearts in the song's music video also define the love-laden album.

The pop star is a big fan of impromptu concerts.

Sheeran is well known for his love of spontaneous street performances, having popped up in unexpected spots across the U.S., India, and all over the U.K.

This time, his emo makeover gave New Yorkers a surprise dose of entertainment during their daily commutes.

Though brief, Sheeran’s emo transformation highlighted his playful spirit and his talent for self-deprecating humor. It also doubled as a clever undercover promo that generated a wave of media buzz.

Temporary looks may come and go, but these celebrity makeovers truly redefined their image — check out our list of stars who revolutionized their style.