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These days, tattoos are a celebrity standard; everyone from NBA players to porn stars to (of course) rappers have gone under the needle. And in keeping with the whole be-like-Mike/homage thing, a lot of hip-hop fans have been getting ink of their favorite artist like The Notorious B.I.G., Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne.
That’s why last year we looked at 20 terrible tattoos from rap fans who just didn’t know better. But since then, even more artistic travesties have pop up on the Internet. That’s why we put together Ink My Body Redux: 40 Rap Stan Tattoo Fails. And if you're thinking of getting tatted up, just remember that tats are permanent, which means so are the fails...
Foxy Brown
Peace to MediaTakeOut—and their intrusive watermark. We couldn't have said it better. This person obviously hasn't been following Foxy's career as of late.
Get Rich
One, why is the "or" in "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" not aligned with the rest of the words? Two, what are the chances that when this dude looks at this tat ten years from now, he'll have the same look on his face as Curtis?
2pac Back
Definitely not how you bring Tupac back.
Biggie Back
Or Biggie for that matter.
Ice Cube
This will teach anyone out there who thinks they're colder than Ice Cube.
Wu-Tang Lips
Hey buddy, you misspelled "U-God's Dick Was Here."
Nicki Lips
For anyone who doesn't know who Nicki Minaj is, they're just going to think this person is a slore.
Dre Pause
Why does Dr. Dre have a scar on his face?
Dr. Dre Green
Dre 2201.
Birds
Umm...
50 Cent Shooting
We wish 50 would just shoot the artist who made this monstrosity, as well as the person who got it on their skin.
Nicki Crayon
Damn, we didn't even know they had crayon tattoos.
Wayne Front Back
Sure, this girl will live the rest of her life with a tattoo on her torso that looks like a kindergarten kid's connect-the-dots drawing of Lil Wayne. But on the bright side, she'll also never be eligible for a job in corporate America.
Paul Wall
Guess we aren't the only ones who wondered what Paul Wall would look like if he joined the Insane Clown Posse.
Mo Money
Oh shit, we love stencil tattoos!
G-Unit
Damn homie, in high school you was man homie. Fuck happened to you?
Nicki Minaj Back
Which bitch you know got fans getting tattoos, that look nothing like her, off a mixtape?
Waka Flocka
Waka in a diaper? Shitted on 'em!
Taylor Gang
See kids, there are adverse effects to smoking marijuana. Like convincing yourself Michael Jordan once played for the Chicago Taylor Gangs.
Wu Tang Face
Damn, was that first Wu logo just dipping a toe in the pool?
Nicki Minaj Stan
Okay, Nicki you win. You have the most obsessed fans. But damn, they don't know shit about finding a decent tattoo artist.
Pac Spelled Wrong
If you're a big enough of a fan of Tupac Shakur to get a tattoo of him, then you ought to know that no one ever spelled his name with a hyphen. Also, are those bullets or disembodied dongs? Because we don't think you'll find either in heaven.
Coolio
As I walk through the valley in the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize this was the worst tattoo idea ever.
Nicki Mispelled
This is actually kind of clever. If the day ever comes when Nicki Minaj is not hot, Nidei Mjaj could be an old girlfriend?
Drake
If you're getting a tattoo of Drizzy, shouldn't you at least get one that kind of looks like him and not like Encyclopedia Brown in a pimp fur?
Vanilla Ice
When keeping it ironic goes wrong.
Biggie Legacy
Okay, enough of this. If you really want to prove how much of a Biggie fan you were, for the love of all that's decent, please don't get a tattoo like this of him. You're ruining his legacy worse than that stupid duets album.
Nicki Legacy
Why is one of Nicki's eyes so far from her nose?
Will Smith
Not that his catalog is crazy or anything, but is this really the best song you could come up with for a Will Smith tattoo?
Wayne Face
Lil Wayne x the Mad Hatter? Hey, at least this isn't as bad as that Weezy Face Birthday Cake.
Chris Brown
These girls do realize that by joining Team Breezy they're essentially co-signing beating up women, right? And no, we didn't forget that Chris Brown beats women just because "Deuces" was the jam.
Wu-Tang Tramp Stamp
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothin' to fuck with...from behind!
Eminem
Is that the real Slim Shady? With a bandana like that, it looks more like the real Daniel-san. #NoJaden
ICP
Oh, Jesus. Fuckin' sit-ups, how do they work?
Kat Williams
No Katt Williams, we salute you for gettin' a chick you probably one-nighted to tat you on her back. And yes, Katt is technically a rapper. Also, yes, that tattoo is life-sized.
ODB Armpit
...we stand corrected.
ODB On Foot
We can hardly think of a worse place to get a tattoo of ODB...
Game
Finally, a tattoo that's actually worse than Game's butterfly.
Tupac Mole
Is it just us, or does Pac look like a mole in this tattoo? STRICTLY FOR MY D.I.G.G.A.Z.!