Lil Wayne Tattoos

Lil Wayne also known as "Weezy Baby" is one of the most talented, controversial and famous rappers of our time. His incredible lyrics, rhythmic songs and the unique musical versions that he brings to hip-hop and rap lovers are some of the things that characterize him and his awesome work. Much of the controversy which surrounds him is based upon the history that he has chosen to brand his body with, as you'll see below some people completely dislike this style and yet love his music which is directly reflected on the number of sales generated by his most recent album.

Tattoos

Lil Wayne's tattoos have always been a topic of great discussion among his fans, he has so many of them that it would be very difficult to describe them all in just one article, being this the case we are going to focus on the most obvious ones, the ones which are found in his face.

There has been a lot of confusion in regards to the teardrops which he has tattooed right below his eyes, as you may know he has three teardrops which for some represent the number of people the person has killed but, this is not the case as he clearly stated that he has never killed anyone instead, they might represent three of his close friends who have died, since he has two tears below one of his eyes and one tear below the other one they probably relate to two different instances when his loved ones died.

Among some of the most notorious tattoos that he sports we must mention of those which are placed on his eye lids which together read "fear God", he also has a letter "C" tattooed right in between his eyebrows, some people say that it stands for Carter which is his last name, right above that "C" there is a cross that indicates that he believes in God, he got this one branded right after he got out of jail this year -- some people speculate that the "C" might stand for his mom or the fact that he is a Christian, either way their meaning is open to interpretation.

Lil Wayne -- Whose 'Lollipop' Is #1 -- Gives His Baby Picture A Tattooed Makeover For Carter III Cover

This is the name of his most recent album which features a picture of himself back in the days when he was a baby with the addition of some digital touch-ups (tattoos), the number one song in this album is called "Lollipop", this one is aimed at the ladies that he has been a great success because the very first day that the single hit the market is sold nearly 400,000 copies and shortly after that it surpassed the one million copies sold, this album was able to reach those impressive numbers regardless of the fact that most of the tracks were leaked months ago. These numbers bring him to the elite group of rappers who have been able to reach and surpass the one million mark, some others which have achieved this level of success are Kanye West and 50 Cent.

One of the reasons we have mentioned the Carter III is because he also got a red tattoo right above his right eyebrow which reads "I am music", according to the singer he has a profound love for music and he owes his level of success to a lot of people who work in the business and yet don't even know the influence they'd have had on his career, some of these characters are T-Pain and even Prince.

Blogger Mixed Reactions in Regards to His Tatoos:
"That's ok...he can STILL get it!!!!"
"Ewwww....i used to really like him."
"He's awful....He is bringing the black race down!"
"He will be sorry he did that to himself...It's really not cute!"
"In a way it's kinda sexy"
"It really doesn't matter, Truth is is that he is Talented and if thats what he chooses to do to himself then who cares."
As you can see there are mixed reactions and opinions when it comes to his Tatoos but the fact remains that Lil Wayne is one of the best rappers of our time and his feelings, experiences and thoughts are highly accepted by his many fans through the universal language of music.

Tattoos and Body Art on Hollywood Celebrities - Eminem

Celebrity tattoos are becoming more and more visible and socially acceptable in mainstream pop culture these days. Angelina Jolie recently voted most sexy woman has plenty of tattoos and is probably the most famous and desirable celebrity with tattoos in Hollywood. Her tattoos to date consist of tribal dragons, a Thai tiger, and various Latin sayings across her shoulders and arms.

This surge in popularity of celebrity tattoos began in the 1960s. Lyle Tuttle the forefather of American tattooing tattooed Janis Joplin. Time was when tattoos were the preserve of those on the fringes of society but now it is not uncommon to see celebrity tattoos. Even super models such as Kate Moss and Sarah O'Hare strut around flashing their body art on the cover of glossy magazines or on the cat walk.

Actor Johnny Depp ranks as heavily tattooed for his caliber of talent and breadth of acting work. His tattooed arms are as often painted to be blank flesh as left with their own tattoos showing and incorporated into the character.

Vin Diesel is covered with a mix of modern tattoos styles, as befitting an underground government secret agent in the movie xXx. The character he plays agent X has one full sleeve, one partial sleeve, chest work and tattoos on his stomach.

 As vampire slayer BLADE, Wesley Snipes has tribal blackwork on his arms, chest and back, as well as the sides of his head and the back of his nect. Pamela Anderson had her arm tattooed for real with a barbed wire armband for her role in the movie BARBWIRE. Following her split from husband Tommy Lee, (who is heavily tattooed) she had the "Tommy" tattoo on her finger edited to read "Mommy" in reference to her two sons. She also has tribal tattoos on the small of her back and a tattoo on her ankle.

Musicians have traditionally enjoyed more freedom than actors when it comes to body art. For movie stars having to transform into a different character each time they shoot a movie can be limiting especially if they are playing historical figures. But that has not stopped a lot of actors from getting tattooed in very visible places.

Historically rock stars were renowned for getting tattoos. The band Red Hot Chili Peppers are an example where the band members have a well-developed collection of tattoos. Singer Henry Rollins began his tattoo collection as the lead singer of Black Flag. Eminem continues to add to his tattoo collection but some critics have claimed that it will inhibit him if he wants to play a bigger acting role. Eminem's tattoos are a combination of a style that is typical of Hip Hop and R&B artists such as Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent and Pharrel.

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Of all the celebrities with tattoos sports stars tend to sport more tattoos than most especially basketball players. You can be big in sports and be tattooed, but the clean cut type still seems to be favored amongst Madison Avenue advertising gurus.

Justin Bieber Tattoo

Kids these days are growing up faster than ever. Cell phones are amongst the most popular accessories of kids as young as ten. But currently, cell phones aren't the accessory that's stressing out more and more parents, while tattoos are. Tattoos are being found on more and more teens. Why the obsession with tattoos at such a young age? From Mattel's, Totally Stylin' Tattoo Barbie, which may influence children as young as 5, to the newest temporary tattoos, to the most popular celebrity teens flaunting their new ink to our young generation, tattoos are seen everywhere and amongst all age groups of children. One state even started a new law as recent as July 1, 2010 because of the number of teens going to tattoo parlors to be inked.

In 2009, Mattel launched a new Totally Stylin' Tattoo Barbie. The doll came with temporary tattoos for both the doll and child. It also included a tattoo gun in which the tattoos were to be applied. Many parents were outraged, but others saw the new doll as a sign of the times. Mattel kept the Barbie on the shelf due to the number of sales. Mattel believes the Tattoo Barbie gives young girls a chance to express them selves. Many parents like the idea of their children expressing themselves, but believe it can be in a different form than tattoos, especially the heart tattoo bearing Ken's name. Tattoos of significant others is the most regretted tattoo later in life. The argument continues on whether these dolls influence children on getting tattoos.

Another large influence on teens and tattoos is the amount of teen celebrities donning their ink. Just last year, at the Teen Choice Awards, which as the name implies, has an audience of mostly 11-17 year olds, a Jonas Brother, a heartthrob amongst young girls, was tattooed on stage by none other than celebrity tattoo artist, Kat Von D. It wasn't revealed to the viewers at the show or at home that the tattoo was not real. Many parents were again outraged.

While the Jonas Brother tattoo was not real, many teen celebrities do have real tattoos. But not only do they have tattoos, they love to show them off. Of course, the media loves to show and point out celebrity tattoos as well. Justin Bieber, only 16 years old, already has his first tattoo. His family was fully supportive of him getting a tattoo at such a young age. They actually went on to explain the bird tattoo that Justin got was a family tradition. The other family members with the bird tattoo had them inked on their wrists while Justin opted for the lower side of his stomach. Miley Cyrus, 17 years old, already has at least two tattoos. Miley's family was also completely supportive of her decision to be tattooed before she turned eighteen. Miley was actually with her father who was getting a tattoo when she decided to have "love" tattooed on her ear.
The tattooing of teens is such a large issue that some states have decided to ban tattooing minors under any circumstances. Many states let teens get tattooed with parental consent. However, in Minnesota, starting July 1, 2010, teens will no longer be able to get a tattoo even with parent permission. Minnesota believes that this new law will prevent those teens that feel the need to express them selves through a tattoo without thinking of the later consequences in life that tattoo might bear. Minnesota does not dislike tattoos but the state does believe that a person should be an adult when making the decision to get a tattoo.
Whether influence from a doll, teen celebrity, or another factor, tattoos are on the rise amongst today's teens. Many teens believe that a tattoo expresses who they are, but they often get tattoos without thinking of the lifelong consequences. Many teens see getting a tattoo as a step in growing up. States like Minnesota agree that tattooing is a decision for an adult to make therefore passing a law stating so. Teens are so easily influenced by their peers and celebrities and the number of teens with tattoos is continuing to increase.

Bio: Stacey Goldmeier, Vice President of Atlantic Laser Tattoo Removal. Atlantic Laser Tattoo Removal offers a free consultation to patients, who can schedule a visit by calling 757-340-4663 or you can visit online at http://www.atlantictattooremoval.com.

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