Capitalizing on the success of “The Voice,” in 2012 CeeLo Green signed a deal to write a memoir. “After reading this book, there will be no doubt that I am meant to be,” he wrote in a somewhat bombastic blurb for the press release, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. “CEELO GREEN A.K.A ‘everybody’s brother’ will make you a believer, not only in me, but also … yourself.”
The book was released the following year, titled “Everybody’s Brother”. It was not a solo effort, something that Green didn’t try to hide; in fact, the initial announcement revealed that Green would be working with a ghostrwriter, Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild. In addition, Goodie Mob member Big Gipp was also onboard, to offer his unique perspective into Green’s personality. “He dresses in sequined capes, performs with the Muppets and Madonna, and does 360 degree flips with a grand piano at his fingertips. Imagine all that outrageously unique and creative talent channeled into a book,” trumpeted Beth de Guzman, vice-president and editor-in-chief of paperbacks at Grand Central Publishing, the company that picked up the book.
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Ahead of the memoir’s publication, Green shared his vision for the tome in an interview with Complex. “It’s gonna be the good, the bad and the pretty. It’s just gonna be a very honest account of my life and times and experiences. Hopefully, there will be a connection between you and I with that universal truth. That’s what it’s all about,” he explained.
