The art of tattooing is a ever popular trend in Hip Hop culture today.  It seems as if nothing is off limits as some are tattooing their faces as well.  Full sleeves and torsos are now common.  Ink in Hip Hop has its roots in the nineties as some starting expressing themselves through the art representing their allegiance, making political statements as well as personal ones.  Here are some of Hip Hop's best pieces then and now.

                                           The Hate U Give Little Infants F$%^ Everybody

                                                                       Life/Death

                                        RIP on one arm. His daughter on the other. Life/Death

                                                                               

                                                                             

                                                                             

                                                                                 
                                Just some examples....male or female, tattoos don't discriminate.
                             
                                http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xji73r_mm-on-nyink_webcam
                   check this vid out...The Wu Tang Clan has a very diverse and dedicated group of fans.