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There's no doubt that Kanye is one of the biggest musical icons of all time (ALL TIME!). With a career that spans six albums (not counting Cruel Summer and Watch the Throne), there's a lot to thank Yeezus for. We may show our gratitude by listening to Kanye's music, or buying his insanely coveted T-shirts and signature sneakers, others have elected to leave a literal mark of Yeezus on their bodies.
Some range from the artful—odes to West's collaborations with artists Takashi Murakami and George Condo—to awful, like a huge Kanye tattoo spread across butt cheeks. In any case, we can't deny these fans' dedication to the cause. Here are 20 Ridiculous Tattoos Inspired By Kanye West.
Big Head Kanye
It's like the artist used the “Big Head” cheat code in Goldeneye 64 when he designed this tattoo. Sure Kanye has a big ego, but we're not certain it's literally “going to his head.”
G.O.O.D Logo
Getting out your dream may just mean tattooing a logo on your chest.
Polo Bear
Pink Polos didn't “hurt the Roc,” but this tattoo might not be the greatest look for Kanye's signature Dropout Bear.
Outlining of the “Graduation” Bear
The cover to Kanye's third album, “Graduation” is likely the most tattooed item in Kanye's “Universecity,” and this is most likely the most bare bones of the bunch.
“Big Brother”
The message of the tattoo is simple, effectively: tell someone that you respect them before you lose the chance to. Sadly, Kanye may respect this guy's fandom, but it's not really going to earn him much respect from anyone else.
“Graduation” Day
The cover of “Graduation,” straight up. One point for the art. Zero points for creativity.
Just the Bear
There's nothing wrong with a little simplicity.
808 and Heart-Bear
Again the Dropout Bear is an early (and lately, sadly underused) symbol of Kanye himself, so seeing it remixed, reused, and bootlegged is incredibly common. While Kanye was beginning to phase out the Dropout Bear during his “808s”-era, this tattoo shows that even the Dropout Bear can be heartbroken.
Nothing Butt Love
This woman loves Kanye so much, that not only did she change her name to Kanyeresa West, but she also tatted his name across her ass. Apparently this proves that she loves him more than “all those [other] girls.” It really means that Kanye needs to beef up his security team.
Showing Off to Drake
Maybe this guy thought that showing his tattoo to Drake would connect him straight to Ye. Instead, all he got was a Instagram shoutout from Champagne Papi.
Fish Sticks
If you don't know this now infamous South Park joke, see here. Even Kanye himself had some trouble figuring it out.
Big G Bear
Nothing wrong with something simple.
“KIMYE OVER”
Remember the person from the butt tattoo? When she found out that Kanye was with Kim Kardashian, she decided that this would be the best way to…express her disappointment about the relationship.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted 808s and Heartbreak
A combination of the “Runaway” single cover and the cover to "808s and Heartbreak." Maybe not the greatest mashup.
Twisted Text
For a tattoo with scrawled and twisted text, this guy certainly picked the right Kanye album for it.
What's a King to a God?
One of the alternate covers designed by George Condo for “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” the tattoo displays the king's sword and crown from the “Power” cover. The image looks cool, if only the guy could spell “soldier” right…
The Mark of Yeezus
Sure this may be lame, but if having this tattoo means Kanye will shout you out and hand you a signed microphone at one of his shows…well maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.
Yeezys Taught Me
The symbol of the Egyptian God Horus was a major detail in the design of the Yeezys, seen on the tongue of the Yeezy II. Sure, it's impossible to score a pair of Red Octobers now, but at least you can tattoo part of them on your body forever right?
