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We all remember the infamous "Drake" tattoo an obsessive California girl emblazoned across forehead back in 2011. Drake himself responded to the fan's excessive body art, calling her "incredible" but slamming the tattoo artist who did it. While it's common and slightly more forgivable for fans to get regrettable ink jobs, every now and then, rappers (who actually have publicists to tell them no) slip up too.
Case in point: Chris Brown and his neck tattoo of a battered-looking woman that is definitely not Rihanna. After these unfortunate tattoos made the news, we had hoped both fans and celebrities might learn a thing or two about what not to get permanently etched onto their bodies, but alas, the tattoo fails keep coming. Save for a few really horrible ones, the majority of these 30 Failed Hip-Hop Tattoos have us keeling over with laughter.
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My Little Pony's Next
My Little Pony's Next
Although most of Wiz Khalifa's body art can be found on his neck and below, he does have a few tiny facial tattoos too. One of them is a star next to his right eye. Really? A star, Wiz? Let's tattoo My Little Pony onto your cheek while we're at it.
Tat My Name on You
Tat My Name on You
In Drake's song "Free Spirit," Rick Ross drops a few lines, rapping "Tat my name on you girl so I know it's real/Tat my fucking name on you so I know it's real." Someone took those lyrics literally and did the deed. Is that why Drake got so upset when that girl went and tattooed her entire forehead?
He Sees You, Always
He Sees You, Always
Why would you get a tattoo of anyone on your foot? This person now has to live with Ol' Dirty Bastard (and his nasty teeth) staring up at him 24/7.
Nailed It
Nailed It
Kudos to this person for nailing this depiction of Nicki Minaj. But why on his leg?
Rick Ross Loves Cazal
Rick Ross Loves Cazal
Rick Ross made his love for the vintage sunglasses company very apparent after he branded his right cheek with the words "Cazal," becoming a walking ad.
We All Scream
We All Scream
Rapper Gucci Mane really, really loves ice cream, and this girl really, really loves Gucci Mane.
Sugar Skull Nicki Minaj
Sugar Skull Nicki Minaj
This is by far the worst rendering of Nicki Minaj we've ever seen. We guess the tattoo artist missed that bit about Nicki wanting "to be taken seriously as an artist."
Chris Brown on My Leg
Chris Brown on My Leg
Imagine taking a girl home for the first time, only to have her discover your ink job of Chris Brown on your leg.
Probably Worse
Probably Worse
A Chief Keef rendering like this one on your back would probably be worse, though.
Team Breezy 4 Life
Team Breezy 4 Life
How many times do we have to say it before you guys realize that marking your body with anything Chris Brown related is not a good idea?
Amber Rose Loves Wiz
Amber Rose Loves Wiz
In April, Amber Rose showed off a massive tattoo of her baby daddy's face on her Instagram. Fingers crossed this thing with Wiz works out because we really thought she and Kanye were forever. Now look at them.
The Game Supports Obama
The Game Supports Obama
We're very curious what Obama thinks of The Game's shrine to him. Above the words "Compton" on The Game's chest, you'll find a portrait of the 44th President of the United States. At least it's a step up from his last tattoo fiasco.
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Duck-Faced Yung L.A.
Duck-Faced Yung L.A.
A photo is worth a thousand words. But yes, in case you didn't know, Yung L.A. tattooed a pink duck on his face in 2011. It was supposed to be his tribute to Duct Tape Entertainment.
But we guess he wasn't feeling the love for too long because weeks later, he got that tat covered up with the Los Angeles Dodgers' logo.
Declaration of Love
Declaration of Love
Nick Cannon made sure the world would never forget the fact that he's very much in love with wifey Mariah Carey. Homeboy got "Mariah" inked across his upper-back after six weeks of dating her. Let's hope this marriage lasts.
Mariah's Tramp Stamp
Mariah's Tramp Stamp
Oh yeah, and this is what Mimi has inked on her back. Where's Nick's name?
NWA
NWA
In this case, NWA stands for "Not Working at All."
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Hey, Nas
Hey, Nas
Hey, Nas. Remember when your tattoo of a topless lion used to be a tattoo of a topless Kelis? We do.
2Pac's No. 1 Fan
2Pac's No. 1 Fan
While we suspect this photo may just be of a dude who drew on himself with Sharpie markers (thank goodness), it's still pretty hilarious.
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2Pac's No. 1 Fan's Mother
2Pac's No. 1 Fan's Mother
This must be the kid's mother. Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. They've got the same taste in music and tattoo design.
Rihanna's Navy Unite!
Rihanna's Navy Unite!
You should never try to copy a famous person's tattoo. It will never look as good on you.
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Are You Baked, Weezy?
Are You Baked, Weezy?
So Lil Wayne has so many tattoos at this point that it doesn't even matter what he adds. At the beginning of this year, however, Weezy got the word "Baked" on his forehead, paying homage to skateboarding company Baker Skateboards.
Tell yourself whatever you want, Wayne. The world knows you were stoned out of your mind when you got that done!
Sealed with a Kiss Forever
Sealed with a Kiss Forever
Here's another classic case of a lovesick dude's decision to get a tattoo as a tribute to his significant other when the romance ran out of steam. Kenyon Martin, who dated rapper Trina way back when, got a tattoo of her lips on his neck. He has since covered up the lips with an image of a crown. People don't forget.
The Regrets
The Regrets
Even though neither Jermaine Dupri nor Janet Jackson are hip hop artists, we had to include them in our Tattoo Wall of Shame. We have a feeling that Dupri really regrets his decision to tattoo a Virgin Mary-style Jackson on the side of his body, especially since the couple split in 2009.
This Is Not Rihanna
This Is Not Rihanna
We have no words for how awful Chris Brown is, and his tattoo is no exception.
Must've Hit His Head Really Hard
Must've Hit His Head Really Hard
Birdman must've hit his head really hard and then decided to tattoo the stars he was seeing right where he bumped it.
Dropout Bear Blasting Off Because He Hates This Tattoo
Dropout Bear Blasting Off Because He Hates This Tattoo
At least this guy wasn't brainless enough to tattoo Kanye West's face on his chest or something, settling for Takashi Murakami's dope cover for Graduation instead. The execution, however, leaves much to be desired.
You Don't Say?
You Don't Say?
Is it just us or does this fan's tattoo of Tupac look like that Nicolas Cage meme? Fail.
