From Drake to Jon Snow, fans have been coming up with all sorts of comparisons after Skrillex debuted a new look (Picture: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Skrillex has sent fans into overdrive by debuting a very different look.
The hitmaker’s long, jet-black locks, boyish features and thick-rimmed glasses have been replaced by an immaculate bun and perfectly manicured facial hair, prompting comparisons to Jon Snow.
The pioneering DJ celebrated his 35th birthday on Sunday and marked the occasion by sharing a series of tweets that pointed to a difficult 2022, offering an insight into what might be behind his new appearance.
Skrillex, real Sonny John Moore, explained on Twitter that he started 2022 with ‘no drive or purpose’ and also revealed he was struggling to cope with the death of his mum years prior.
The Grammy-winning musician wrote: ‘Had the toughest year of my life in 22, as did so many others. I literally found myself with no drive and purpose for the first time in my life.’
He went on: ‘My mother passed away a few years back […] I never ever coped with it. I drank the pain away and kept going.
The hit-maker showed off his new look while promoting an upcoming gig (Picture: Instagram/Skrillex)
Skrillex has seriously switched up his appearance (Picture: MediaPunch/REX)
‘People ask why “I’ve been gone” or “fell off”, rightfully so. Like I said, 22 was sort of my tipping point, I had to put everything on ice, especially my projects/career.’
Skrillex optimistically added: ‘For the first time in 4-5 years I’ve found a new sense of peace. It took so much work and sacrifice to get here.’
That same day, the LA-born star also uploaded a short clip of himself working out on Instagram, offering further insight into his new, healthier lifestyle.
The star explained on Twitter that he started 2022 with ‘no drive or purpose’ (Picture: Twitter/Skrillex)
The award-winning DJ has adopted a healthy lifestyle of late and could be seen working out in a new social media post (Picture: Instagram/Skrillex)
His new look was first picked up on by PopCrave earlier this month, and many of Skrillex’s fans were shocked to see how different he looked, with some even comparing him to a Game of Thrones character and others saying he looked like Drake.
Beneath Skrillex’s photo, one person wrote: ‘Rebrand of the decade, woah.’
Another added: ‘This is unreal.’ ‘He looks so different omfg,’ penned someone else.
Meanwhile, comments comparing Skrillex to Drake included ‘I was so confident this was Drake when I scrolled past’ and ‘Glad I’m not the only one who thought this was drake at first glance.’
Other social media users drew comparisons between the producer and Jon Snow, leaving comments like: ‘Jon Snow’ and ‘Kit, is that you?’
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It comes after Skrillex confirmed he’d be playing a show in Thailand later in January, suggesting he’s gearing up for a return to the spotlight.
Earlier this month, he released two new collaborations with Fred Again and PinkPantheress and in May confirmed he was working on new albums. We’d recommend watching this space.
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