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It’s easy to rag on social media for its role in polluting our national discourse and taking away the sort of cultural empathy we used to have as a society, but the ongoing technological revolution has done some pretty amazing things too. For far too long, models were only a peg ...read more
The Age of Reinvention
By Durb Morrison Today, tattooing is growing at a rapid rate. What once was a guarded and secretive industry is now a booming, educated and artistic industry currently in its renaissance era! The search for new inventions, new products, new approaches and new thought processes ...read more
Welcome to ‘Jurassic Park’ with These Dino-mite Tattoos
“Jurassic Park” is easily one of my favorite movies. Not only does it feature cool dinosaurs and amazing thrills, but mix in Laura Dern, Newman from “Seinfield,” and Jeff Goldblum wearing all black laying on the back of a Jeep with an open shirt… swoon. Honestly, what more could ...read more
75 Rad Ramen Tattoos
Japan has brought us many incredible culinary dishes—from sushi to miso soup. One of my personal favorites is ramen, which consists of Chinese wheat noodles, a meat or fish-based broth and a variety of toppings. The origins of this noodle soup are highly disputed, as some argue ...read more
Bad to the Bone
While our genders, religions, sexual orientations, politics and tattoo preferences may separate us, one thing remains the same—we all have a skeleton. Brighton-based artist Will Blood has used this concept as the driving force for his art by transforming popular cartoon ...read more
35 Epic Playing Card Tattoos
No matter where you are in the world, almost all playing cards are the same. Playing cards date all the way back to 9th century AD during the Tang dynasty in China. These cards eventually spread throughout Persia, Arabia, Egypt and eventually to Europe. Today, the most common ...read more
50 Fiery Flame Tattoos
Since the dawn of humanity, man has been fascinated and enthralled by fire. Fire is essential to human survival and it's unlikely that will change any time soon. Fire is the visible effect of a chemical reaction known as combustion. Fire is hot because of the conversion between ...read more
Mario Kart Tattoos
My life can be divided into two categories: before Mario Kart 64 and after Mario Kart 64. It was not the first game that I ever played, far from it. I'd been polluting my brain with video games since the days of Atari and I had dedicated an entire summer to scoring 100+ points on ...read more
The Tom MacDonald Interview
Hip-hop has always been political. MCs have been using rap as a means of discussing social issues—often injustices faced by people of color—since the earliest days of the genre in the Bronx. Even as hip-hop started to explode into the mainstream in the 1980s, the political edge ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Michelle Wilson
This week's Inked Girl is the stunning, sensational and sexy Michelle Wilson. This tattooed beauty hails from down under and she's got some of the best ink around. We've curated some of her hottest sets, selfies and shots in the gallery below, take a peek at this cutie and let us ...read more
Get Lucky with These Daft Punk Tattoos
Fans were shocked when Daft Punk announced their split after 28 years together. Going out in the only way that the duo could by releasing an eight-minute video simply entitled “Epilogue,” the duo bid farewell by using a scene from their 2006 Avant-garde film “Electroma” to part ...read more
Spider-Man Tattoos That’ll Make Your Spidey Sense Tingle
Spider-Man made his comic book debut in 1962’s “Amazing Fantasy #15”, and the world of comics has never been the same. At the time, Spider-Man was groundbreaking for being a teenage superhero who wasn’t just a sidekick. Instead, 16-year-old Peter Parker was saving New York City ...read more
55 Legendary Lightning Bolt Tattoos
Our world has many natural phenomenons that continue to blow our minds. One of these phenomenons is lightning. Lightning is an electric current that occurs when frozen raindrops bump into each other in the air and create an electrical charge. Lightning causes thunder, which is ...read more
Sincere Engineer
Deanna Belos is the punk rock version of Benjamin Button. Traditionally, when an artist enters their “acoustic period” it signifies one thing above all else—they’re getting old. This is particularly true in the punk rock world, where a number of musicians who spent their youth ...read more
'Ink Master' Set to Return on Paramount+
That didn't take very long, now did it? After being canceled by The Paramount Network in September, "Ink Master" is scheduled to return. Details about the return are scarce, but Deadline is reporting that the show will be part of the slate of original programs eventually coming ...read more
25 Tattoos For People Who'd Rather Be Sleeping
We've all pondered the age old question: are you an early bird or a night owl? I myself, am neither. I'd rather be asleep at 11pm and wake up at 10am. This is, of course, not a regular occurrence as I have work responsibilities and a pet that wakes me up at sunrise, but it's the ...read more
Social Butterfly
TikTok hit app stores for the first time in 2016 and over the last few years, it’s steadily grown in popularity among young users. Then, the app hit a major growth spurt at the start of 2020, when millions flocked to TikTok while social distancing. Williwhey was one of many ...read more
35 Kooky Keith Haring Tattoos
Many legendary artists have thrived in New York City. In fact, some even got their start by creating graffiti in the streets. One of these artists is the legendary Keith Haring. Haring was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1958 and moved to NYC to study painting at the School of ...read more
TikTokers Jaden Hossler, Quinton Griggs and Cooper Noriega Get Tattooed by Isaac Pelayo
Over the last year, fine artist and tattooer Isaac Pelayo has become the go-to ink slinger for TikTok's finest. His journey began with TikToker Jaden Hossler and has led the artist to ink up most the Hype House. Take a look at Pelayo's latest and greatest tattoos on TikTokers ...read more
50 Creative Balloon Tattoos
Bet yah didn't think we could find 50 balloon tattoos. Well, there are actually tons of epic homages to balloons of all shapes, sizes and colors on social media. Balloons go back centuries, however, they weren't always made of rubber. Instead, in prehistoric times, they were ...read more
Julio Urias' Dad Celebrates Dodgers' Championship with a Massive Tattoo
If I had a dollar for every story I hear about a proud parent getting a tattoo to honor their child I wouldn't be writing this story you're reading, I'd be relaxing on some private island sipping an umbrella drink. Despite seeing thousands of parents getting ink for their kids, I ...read more
45 Badass 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Tattoos
In 1997, one of the greatest supernatural dramas of all time aired on television—"Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The series was created by Joss Whedon, who'd go on to create "Angel," "Firefly" and "Agents of the S.H.I.E.L.D," and was inspired by the 1992 film of the same name. The ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Neptune
This week's Inked Girl is the curvaceous, colorful and kawaii Neptune. Neptune is a tattoo model with an impressive and extensive collection of anime-inspired ink. Take a peek at some of her sexiest shots, sets and selfies in the gallery below, then let us know your thoughts on ...read more
Kurt Cobain Tattoos
I don't know about you, but I often sit around and wonder what Nirvana's eighth album would have sounded like, fully knowing it's a hypothetical that will never be answered. After three and a half nearly perfect studio albums (I refuse to consider "Incesticide" a full album since ...read more
Howl for These Wild Wolf Tattoos
When it comes to predators, no creature in North America or Eurasia has the swagger of the wolf. Wolves are the largest canines on these continents and are comprised of approximately 38 different species. They're a part of the Canis genus, which also includes dogs, coyotes and ...read more
Jinjer Snaps
Parents go to great lengths to support their children’s dreams. They’ll sit through dance recitals, attend concerts they have no interest in and watch junior high school kids butcher Shakespeare just to encourage progeny’s ambitions. None of those sacrifices are permanent. ...read more
35 Beautiful Butterfly Tattoos
By and large, insects are often seen as creepy crawlies that many people feel uncomfortable around. The same, however, cannot be said for butterflies. Butterflies are insects in the lepidoptera order, which also includes moths. They're recognized for their brightly colored wings ...read more
15 Villainous Cruella de Vil Tattoos
Over the last decade, Disney has been creating live-action movies for all of their top animated classics. Now, it's time for 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" to have it's time in the spotlight. However, this time the House of Mouse is mixing things up. Instead of creating ...read more
John Lennon Tattoos
We're super excited for the upcoming Fab4ConJam happening on 2/20 and 2/21, featuring two full days of discussions and live music. Enter the promo code "Inked" when you purchase your tickets to save $2. John Lennon lived a life many could only “Imagine” (full pun intended). A ...read more
Happy Birthday to the GOAT, Michael Jordan
Please believe me when I tell you that this article is not intended to start an argument about who or who isn't the true GOAT of the NBA. The intention is to wish a happy birthday to Michael Jordan and nothing more than that. But... while we're here, I may as well get on my Inked ...read more
Breathe In, Breathe Out
For as long as people have been wandering this Earth, we’ve been searching for a way to expand our minds to achieve spiritual revelations. Many believe these heights can only be reached by consuming psychedelics, but Lukis Mac thinks the answer can be found within ourselves. All ...read more
Badass Chrome Tattoos
Chrome is a finish that instantly brings up memories. Whether it's of '90s music videos, choppers from the '60s or mind-melting modern art, chrome is much more than your preferred web browser. Chrome plating is a process that involves electroplating a thin layer of chromium onto ...read more
Joanna Angel Releases Her Second Choose Your Own Adventure Erotic Novel
We all remember reading Choose Your Own Adventure stories as a kid. Well, what if I told you the genre is all grown up and ready to get dirty? That's right, not only is this type of literature available, but the best example of it comes from the award-winning Joanna Angel. Angel ...read more
Boog Star Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
The tattoo world lost one of its most respected artists this week when Boog Deniro—known to the world as Boog Star—passed away after a lengthy fight against cancer. Since being diagnosed with cancer last year, Boog used his Instagram to share his fight with the world. On January ...read more
50 Sea-Sational Seahorse Tattoos
Under the sea, there are plenty of kooky creatures lurking about. One of these creatures are seahorses. There are approximately 46 species of seahorses, which live primarily in seagrass beds, coral reefs, estuaries and mangroves. They're found in both the Pacific and Atlanta ...read more
Vinyl Tattoos Worth Taking Off the Shelf
There's nothing quite like opening a new vinyl, placing it on the record player for the first time and enjoying the music as it was intended to be heard. Vinyl is a more intimate experience compared to other formats. The records have to be properly cared for to prevent heat from ...read more
Underdog
The music industry is built on underdogs. As fans, we want to see the little guy succeed and we’re compelled to support someone whose rise to stardom has been an uphill battle. However, for Derek Smith, known to the world as Mod Sun, finding the confidence to pursue his passions ...read more
50 Tattoos of Black Excellence
It's Black History Month and we're celebrating some of the most prolific examples of black excellence throughout history. These individuals have made their mark on a variety of industries: from activism to politics to music to sports. We've curated 50 incredible tattoos by ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Leah Chan
This week's Inked Girl is the gorgeous Leah Chan. This beauty is a big time cosplay lover and lives to dress up as her favorite characters. We've curated her sexiest sets, shots and selfies in the gallery below. Take a peek at this lovely lady and let us know your thoughts on the ...read more
Celebrate Chinese New Year with 25 Year of the Ox Tattoos
We're all familiar with the Chinese Zodiac, but do you know the traditions of Chinese New Year? Every year, Chinese New Year is celebrated by millions worldwide and the holiday is often regarded as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. This holiday marks the end of winter and ...read more
Welcome to the Gross Room
by Nick Fierro Nicole Angemi is one tough mother, end of story. Wait, scratch that, it’s actually just the beginning of the story. This South Jersey mom of three has reached celebrity status for her gruesomely informative and unapologetic accounts of the field of human pathology, ...read more
Tattoos of 50 Greatest Pop Culture Couples
With Valentine's Day on it's way, we're celebrating some of our favorite couples both real and fictional. These couples have made a tremendous impact on the world of popular culture—whether they're set in a fictional kingdom, on a cruise ship, in New York City or in a galaxy far, ...read more
Black is Back
On November 13, a Friday, we sat down for our Zoom call with Rebecca Black. The woman sitting across from us shows remnants of the 13-year-old we all remember from her viral video, such as her wide smile and large dark eyes. But 10 years have passed and Black has evolved, ...read more
The Best Beatles Tattoos From 'Across the Universe'
In 2009, Global Beatles Day was established as a means of "honoring and celebrating the phenomenon and ideals of the Beatles, collectively and individually, for their gifts to the world including, but not limited to, their promotion of peace and love, of truth and youth, and of ...read more
35 All Red Tattoos
Red is an incredibly powerful color. It's the color of passion, romance and anger. It conjures images of blood and has been associated with some of the biggest political uprisings in history. Disney even gave us a character, the Queen of Hearts, who killed in the name of red. And ...read more
Inked Girl of the Week: Céline Centino
This week's Inked Girl is the stunning, sexy and sensational Céline Centino. This tattooed beauty comes to your screens all the way from Zurich and she's consistently showing snow bunny realness. We've curated her hottest sets, shots and selfies in the gallery below, take a peek ...read more
Piercers Weigh in on Lil Uzi Vert's $24 Million Diamond Forehead Piercing
Rappers these days are all about the drip. From diamond chains to grills, we've seen plenty of hip-hop stars trying to top each other with their over the top bling. But, we've never seen anything like Lil Uzi Vert's $24 million diamond forehead piercing. On January 30th, Vert ...read more
Premiere: Listen to Reach NYC's New Track 'Automatic'
A lot of things have happened in the 17 years since Reach NYC disbanded in 2004. A quartet of presidents have been elected, the Red Sox and Cubs combined to win five World Series, Facebook went from being a thing on a few college campuses to a corporate behemoth poised to take ...read more
Shinnichi
Mike Castle grew up on the far southwest side of Chicago in a neighborhood called Beverly. The predominantly Irish neighborhood is known throughout the city as the home of the South Side Irish Parade, the raucous ne’er-do-well cousin of the city’s official St. Patrick’s Day ...read more
50 Unbelievable Unicorn Tattoos
For centuries, unicorns have been the subject of folklore around the world. They've been mentioned since the Classical Antiquity and came into popularity during the late Middle Ages/ early Renaissance periods. During this time, unicorns became a popular subject for artists across ...read more