We Suspect Jaden Smith Needs an Ice Pack After That Grammys Castle Headpiece

Heavy is the head that wears the castle. Or at least, so it appeared at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Feb. 2, Jaden Smith arrived at the Grammys, staring out at the crowd of photographers from a hole carved in the center of a grand matte black castle headpiece created by Abodi Transylvania. The castle (literally) towered over Smith, with multiple 3D-printed windows and doors. Although an undeniable statement piece, the first words out of my mouth upon seeing the castle on my own TV were: "Imagine the neck pain."

Wearing a castle on your head for an entire awards ceremony doesn't sound like the easiest feat. But according to the brand behind Smith's headpiece, the castle is surprisingly lightweight . . . dare we say practical? "It took almost a week to make as we did a lot of testing to make sure it would not move, fit well, and avoid [discomfort] for Jaden, as he wore it all night at the Grammys," Abodi Transylvania tells PS. In fact, the headpiece is not that heavy at all, weighing only 0.5 to 0.7 kilograms, per the brand (that's 1.1 to 1.5 pounds). That's certainly not nothing, but it's refreshing to see a fashion company keeping their customer's best interest in mind, especially when creating wearable art.

With that in mind, we wouldn't necessarily recommend adding weighted headgear to your closet just yet. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neck pain or stiffness can occur from overusing your neck muscles (even if you're not wearing a literal castle on your head). Poor posture, weak abdominal muscles, and higher body weight may also increase your risk of neck pain. Is it worth it for an unforgettable red carpet moment? That's for you to decide. But should Smith wake up this morning feeling a little worse for wear, the Cleveland Clinic recommends a hot shower and a cold pack.

Chandler Plante (she/her) is an assistant health and fitness editor for PS. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group.