Cleveland, Ohio – Machine Gun Kelly, the Grammy-nominated rapper, debuted a massive blackout tattoo that covered his entire upper chest, including his nipples, and a significant portion of his arms. The new ink, created by tattoo artists Roxx and Cats, elicited a variety of reactions from his fans, with some mourning the loss of his Cleveland-inspired chest tattoos, while others accused him of trying to change his skin color.
The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Colson Baker, revealed the new tattoo on Instagram, where he described it as being for “spiritual purposes only.” Roxx and Cats confirmed that the tattoo is indeed permanent and that it was completed over Christmas and New Year’s.
Following the reveal of the tattoo, fans expressed their shock and disbelief at the dramatic change, especially considering that Machine Gun Kelly’s body used to prominently display tattoos representing his beloved hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Some fans even speculated that the rapper got the tattoo to change his skin color in an effort to be accepted by the rap community.
Amid the diverse range of reactions from fans, Roxx, the tattoo artist, shared a photo of the new ink on her Instagram account and described Machine Gun Kelly as “never met a tougher one.” In response, the rapper expressed gratitude for the experience, acknowledging both the joy and the pain that came with it.
Although the motivations behind the drastic change in tattoos remain unclear, fans continue to speculate and express their emotional attachment to the previous artwork that has now been covered up. Despite the controversy, Machine Gun Kelly’s next release is believed to be a rap album, marking a potential shift in his music career.
As the discussions surrounding the new tattoo continue, Machine Gun Kelly’s bold move has certainly sparked widespread interest and debate among his fans and the public in general. Whether the rapper’s intentions behind the tattoo will be clarified or remain open to interpretation, it is evident that the dramatic transformation has left a lasting impact on his fans and the music community.