G Herbo is a survivor. At just 24 years old, the American rapper and songwriter from Chicago raised himself up through both his art and his business, keeping his eyes on Plan A, because there is no Plan B in his world. Since he was a child, G Herbo experienced violence, death and ...read more
Artists have been working to make their art realistic for centuries and as time goes on, the art gets better and better. The official realism movement began in France during the 1850s and most of the paintings depicted working class farmers and laborers working in fields. It was ...read more
By Adriana de Barros Starting his tattoo career in 1993, Mike Cole was surprisingly using only black-and-gray inks and not the bright colors that we have become accustomed to seeing in his current work. From tattooing to painting to 3D printed furniture, Cole is producing ...read more
I don't want to meet someone who doesn't like mac and cheese, in some capacity. Honestly, I don't. Someone who doesn't like mac and cheese sounds like a sociopath to me. Because, what's not to like? It's literally two of the best foods, pasta and cheese, combined in one delicious ...read more
Johnny Depp is arguably one of the biggest actors of the 21st century and much of his fame comes from his portrayal of quirky characters—from pirate Captain Jack Sparrow to murderous barber Sweeney Todd to lovable weirdo Edward Scissorhands. He frequently collaborates with ...read more
One of the most popular and sought-after tattoo styles is mixed-media, which combines a variety of subjects and styles into one, fluid piece. It's a way to say and do the most in a singular tattoo by slapping together multiple juxtaposing images. However, while we love a busy ...read more
By Nick Fierro Ricky Velez is the King of Queens… oh wait, we’re being told that’s already a thing? OK, not a problem, moving on. Ricky Velez is a powerhouse, a high-energy stoner storyteller whose rapid-fire wit enabled him to navigate the toughest comedy scene on the planet at ...read more
Kanye West. Where do we even begin? Easily one of the most polarizing figures in Hollywood, he's someone that everyone has an opinion on. West was born in Atlanta, but raised in Chicago. His first claim to fame was as a producer for Rock-A-Fella Records, producing tracks for ...read more
Want a pop culture tattoo that pushes the bounds of the imagination? Look no further than Sébastien Coston or, as Instagram knows him, Shooby. Shooby honed his craft in the suburbs of Paris and has won the world over with his impressive approach to color realism. Over the last ...read more
Bully breeds are some of the most popular dogs around. Although they've had an unfortunate reputation in the past, society is coming around to realize that they're just as lovable as any pooch around. There are a variety of dogs in the bully breed category, with sizes ranging ...read more
Writing articles about how much the music industry has changed is possibly the most common trope for music writers. They were doing this when rock started, they were doing this when people went from listening to singles to whole albums, they were doing this when records were cast ...read more
We're used to seeing incredible micro portraits done by tattooers on skin and are constantly amazed by their ingenuity. Artist Will Picaro brings popular culture to life on a small scale, instead choosing matchbooks as his canvas. Matchbooks were in their hay day during the 1940s ...read more
During the 1950s, slushy drinks were created by inventor Omar Knedlik and shortly after, artist Ruth E. Taylor was hired to brand Icee. Inspired by its success, 7-Eleven hired the duo in 1965 to create their own slushy, which would be sold exclusively at their stores. Then, in ...read more
It's been a little over half a year since Juice WRLD passed away, but the reverberations of his passing can still be felt throughout the music industry. Halsey took to Instagram on Monday to post a tribute to the rapper as well as to share the track they worked on together, ...read more
Getting a tattoo is a huge commitment and something many young people don't put enough thought into. Sure, they may have spent years thinking of their idea, but when it comes down to choosing an artist, they often just hit up a local shop in town or the guy who tattooed their ...read more
Roberto Carlos Sanchez Mesa’s path to becoming a tattoo artist would have been unthinkable decades ago, but as the industry evolves, his story is becoming common. After pursuing a degree from art school, Mesa brought the fundamentals of painting into his work on skin. His journey ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is the lovely Meghan Elizabeth. Know for her feisty username (Kill Your Face Off) and her incredible curves, this tattooed beauty is lighting up NYC. We've curated some of her hottest sets, selfies and shits in the gallery below. Take a peek at this ...read more
It's hard to believe that kids, like our parents or grandparents, grew up without video games. Video games are ingrained into popular culture and today have an impact on our music, movies and television shows. We all have a favorite game from growing up and likely remember the ...read more
If there is one thing that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hates, it's controversy. Immediately upon being drafted by the Patriots, controversy engulfed kicker Justin Rohrwasser as people started to notice one of his tattoos. A few months before his first official ...read more
Many actors take their craft seriously, and then there are method actors. Method actors get so deeply into their role that they refuse to get out of character for the entirety of the time they're shooting. For example, Daniel Day Lewis famously only answered to the name Abraham ...read more
If you're not tuned in to all things NFL, let me give you some background on Kenny Stills. Stills attended the University of Oklahoma, playing for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2010-2012. After 2012, he decided to forgo the remainder of his college career in order to pursue football ...read more
As a Jane of all trades, Cat Castro knows how to please any client who walks into the shop. Whether it be neo-traditional, black-and-grey or color realism, she’s ready to take on the challenge. Will she settle down with a signature style one day? Perhaps! Or instead, will she ...read more
Kylie Jenner turned the world on it's head when she revealed her pregnancy on social media. Jenner kept her entire pregnancy a secret from the world, going on to release a video documentary of her experience after her daughter Stormi was born in February 1st, 2018. Jenner stayed ...read more
Seriously, I'm just going to come out and say it. Cardi B has some of the most beautiful ink in Hollywood. Now, you might be surprised to hear me say that if you're not caught up on the news. However, Cardi B has been getting tattooed by world renowned color realism artist Jamie ...read more
Get ready to see some gorgeous tattooed chicks! Wait... that was a little misleading, what I meant to say was, get ready to see some gorgeous chicken tattoos! July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day. Why, you ask? Who knows. There's a national day for everything, and most of ...read more
Foodgod, born Jonathan Cheban, is a former publicist who's best known for appearing on multiple episodes of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," as well as the show's spin-offs—"Kourtney and Kim Take New York," "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami," and "Kourtney and Khloé Take the ...read more
I, like many of you, began my piercing journey on the wrong foot. I got my ears pierced at the age of 12 and as a bratty sixth grader, I couldn't believe my mother had the audacity to make me wait that long. Many of my friends had gotten their ears pierced in elementary school ...read more
Tattooing in the West has long been connected to the dark side. Macabre imagery—grim reapers, tombstones, skulls, etc.—is the bread-and-butter of tattoo designs. While a simple skull and crossbones was good enough for grandpa, today people are looking to crank the creep factor ...read more
If you're not from the United States, you may not know that the Fourth of July is a pretty big deal to us. July 4th is Independence Day, which commemorates the Declaration of Independence coming into effect in 1776. The constitution declared that the original 13 colonies would be ...read more
On July 5th, 1989 the pilot episode of "Seinfeld" premiered on NBC. The show stars Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself and is often described as a show about nothing. Prior to the show, Seinfeld was a stand-up comedian and was approached by NBC about creating a ...read more
Is there life on outer space? Man has been perplexed by this question centuries. I wish I could give you an answer to the question, but if I knew that chances are that I wouldn't be writing this article. I'd be chillaxing on an alien starship traveling as far away from this ...read more
It's impossible to not notice WWE Superstar Roman Reigns. Most people are blown away by his combination of massive size and elite athleticism, but here at Inked we were drawn to Reigns by something else—his outstanding tattoo. Perhaps it's because there are so many bad tattoos ...read more
Our world is in shambles right now. From the ongoing pandemic to deepening divide between opposing political parties, it's a hard time to be alive right now. In these times, there are ways to pick yourself up and regain some optimism—humor being at the forefront. Whether you're a ...read more
Whether you want to burn rubber, cruise the nation’s highways, or leave the road far behind you, we’ve got a bike suited for every type of rider. If you don’t believe us, this list has one iconic brand releasing the most powerful engine ever created for mass production and ...read more
While we in the United States celebrate the 4th of July, Canadians have their special day on July 1st. Canada Day celebrates the unification of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, which occurred on July 1st, 1867 with the Constitution Act. Initially, this ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is the gorgeous and gifted Ness Hussle. This exotic dancer has some seriously killer ink and is heating up the City of Angels. Don't believe us? Well, it's time you checked out her hottest sets, shots and selfies in the gallery below. Then, for even more ...read more
There once was a time when Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee was one of the most tattooed people in all of music. It was the explosion of hair metal in the '80s that led to people associating tattoos with rock musicians. But times have changed, tattoos have become far more mainstream and ...read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely upended all of our lives, particularly those of us who are music lovers. Social distancing guidelines have essentially canceled all concerts for the foreseeable future. But have no fear, we've got a solution for those of you craving a show. ...read more
On June 30th 1966, Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York. At 16, Tyson's mother passed away and boxing manager Cus D'Amato became his legal guardian. In his amateur career, Tyson won gold medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, going on to make his professional ...read more
Over the last 15 years, social media has transformed our world in ways that couldn't have been predicted. In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook (previously named Facemash) while attending Harvard University. Initially created as a hot or not website for university students, ...read more
Isaac Pelayo was destined to be an artist. The signs were there even during his youngest days. When other kids were playing football and pretending to be the next great NFL star, Pelayo was constantly drawing and dreaming about 15th century Florence. “I remember exactly how I ...read more
It feels like every other week, Post Malone gets a new tattoo. Seriously, wasn't I writing about the skull he got on his head just the other day? Anyways, this man loves getting tattooed and for a 24-year-old, he's got a considerable amount of ink on his face. I mean honestly, ...read more
On June 26th, Princess of Pop Ariana Grande turns 27 years old. Unless you've been living in the woods for the past 10 years, you're probably familiar with the impact Grande has made on music and popular culture. Grande made her entertainment debut in 2008, appearing in ...read more
While almost everyone has a camera in their pocket via their smart phone, it took centuries to get there. The earliest cameras were created via the camera obscura, which projected images through a pinhole. There was no way to preserve this image, aside from tracing and it wasn't ...read more
Sunglasses are an essential accessory for all seasons, especially in the summer. Sunglasses not only reduce discomfort against bright rays, they help to protect the eyes from damage by blocking out harmful UV rays. The first sunglasses were created by the Inuit in prehistoric ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is the lovely and luscious Pupilles. This tattooed beauty hails from Montréal, Canada and has one of the best tattoo collections around. Plus, let's talk about that booty. Take a peek at some of her sexiest shots, sets and selfies in the gallery below, then ...read more
By working hard and holding himself to a very high standard, Carlos Torres has built a career as one of the best black-and-grey tattoo artists in the world. Not content to limit himself to one medium, Torres began painting with oils. Filled with deep, rich colors and influenced ...read more
Anthony Bourdain was one of the most renowned celebrity chefs and travel documentarians of all time. Bourdain gained his culinary education at The Culinary Institute of America. Prior to deciding to become a chef, he attended Vassar College but fell in love with cooking from ...read more
For the most part, tattoo artists avoid doing coverups at all costs. Why? Well, they're super challenging and present many limitations. In order to be deemed a successful coverup, it must cover the tattoo underneath in its entirety. However, this isn't as easy as it may seem. ...read more
Over the years, we've become accustomed to seeing celebrities get tattoos on their face, hands and neck. In fact, it's practically a requirement for today's hip-hop artists. One of the most visibly tattooed musicians pumping out hits today is Post Malone. Malone has added ...read more
