Bobby Brown Reveals Iconic 1980s Gumby Haircut Was Barber Mistake

Bobby Brown revealed on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his iconic slanted haircut, known as "The Gumby," was actually the result of a barber's mistake when he looked the wrong way during a haircut. Despite the accident, Brown embraced the look which became a key part of his style and featured prominently in his music videos like "Every Little Step" and "My Prerogative." Brown initially believed the hairstyle was original until Quincy Jones showed him a picture of his great-grandfather sporting the same cut, explaining that the style had been around for decades. Brown humorously noted his surprise, joking about "this old man trying to jack my style," but Jones reassured him that the hairstyle was not unique to either of them. The haircut became a lasting trend in the 1980s and remains one of the most recognizable looks from that era. Brown has shared this story in multiple interviews, highlighting how a simple mistake turned into a defining moment of his image.