Not too long ago, it was rare to witness a rapper with a face tattoo, but with the rise of SoundCloud rappers such as Lil Pump, Lil Skies, and Tekashi 6ix9ine, this trend has quickly grown in popularity.
Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane, the leader of the 1017 Brick Squad and a prolific trap music artist, is widely recognized as a pioneer of the trap music genre. His prison sentence allowed him to redirect his narrative, leading him to become an influential icon with projects like “Everybody Looking” and “Mr. Davis.” Young Thug has strongly supported Gucci since his return to the music scene, even bearing a tribute tattoo featuring Gucci on his stomach, back ribcage, and hand.
Lil Pump
Lil Pump, known by his stage name, is an American rapper known for his minimalist music and hyperactive public persona. Lil Pump was inspired by Chief Keef and encouraged by his family to pursue music. Despite being approached by record companies, he was too young to sign a contract. Lil Pump sports numerous face and body Tattoos featuring UFOs, aliens, rockets, stars, and a skull on fire with hieroglyphs.
Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Uzi Vert is an aggressive rapper with multiple face Tattoos known for his distinct rap style and lyrical delivery. He gained notoriety through collaborations with DJ Diamond Kuts and Migos, and his debut mixtape “Luv is Rage” included two Billboard Top 50 hits. His follow-up, “XO Tour Llif3,” went 7x platinum. Lil Uzi Vert’s rapping style is characterized by a nasal vocal tone and melodic structure that sets him apart from other Philadelphia MCs.
XXXTentacion
XXXTentacion rose to fame with his hit song “Look at Me,” garnered over one million downloads on SoundCloud. His debut album, “17,” inspired him to tattoo the title onto his face as a symbol of dedication and perseverance. Despite his often depressing music, XXXTentacion was known for his kindness, paying for meals for strangers and assisting homeless individuals. He was also interested in Wicca religion and alchemy studies. Additionally, he had a scar above his right eye from defending his mother at age six, and he inked famous theater masks of Tragedy and Comedy onto his arm as tattoos.
