Nicki Swift
Seemingly overnight, Post Malone became a music and pop culture sensation. There is one particular aspect of the Grammy nominee that gets perhaps even more attention than his music, however, and that’s his tattoos.
But what do they all mean? Here’s the story behind Posty’s most mysterious face tattoos, as well as the surprising impact they’ve had on the world around him.
While Post Malone started his journey of face inking with a small barbed wire inked around his hairline and the tiny smiley face underneath his right eye, the singer got his first substantial face tattoo In December 2017.
Opting to ink the words “Stay Away” on top of his right eyebrow, Malone had fans convinced that he was paying tribute to Lil Peep, who had died of an accidental overdose the month before. The late rapper was known for his own face tattoos, including a similarly-styled cursive tattoo in the same spot. Given the fact that Malone had already paid tribute to his friend by getting a portrait of Peep inked on his arm, many believed he was just continuing to pay his respects.
Unfortunately, those theories missed the mark. The singer set the record straight to a TMZ paparazzo, joking:
“I kind of just wanted, I don’t know, to piss my mom off. I know she’s really upset, but I love you so much, mama, you’re the best.”
Pressed to reveal the real inspiration behind “Stay Away,” Malone finally admitted, quote, “It’s f—ing song lyrics.” It turns out the tattoo was indeed a tribute, to the Nirvana song of the same name. It was also a reminder to live in the moment. Malone continued:
“I figured, how ignorant could I be and just f—ing tattoo my face, you know what I mean? And just have fun. You only live once, man.”
Watch the video to see why we finally understand Post Malone’s face tattoos!
#PostMalone #Tattoos #FaceTattoos
Tribute to grunge | 0:25
An aesthetic choice | 1:50
That’s not a dagger | 2:33
Etched in Japan | 3:21
Slowing down? | 4:20
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Which of Posty's tattoos would you want for yourself?
lol this generation has me cracking up,boy have times have changed,so now the more crazier you look the more face tats the most extreme makes you today,whats next,i cant wait to find out,i hear the new trend is cutting your ears off
I’m only here to see if his face tats are inspired by peep, RIP peep you the best man🙏
When the word you’re looking for is on the tip of your tongue…
…and on your cheeks, neck, eyebrows, and forehead 😂
Excuse me mister but your tattos are ugly
Praying hands with a gun
He will never have to do job interviews ever again in his life so I guess he can get away with face tatoos
@4:52 anyone know what movie dis from?
Last year I tattooed the WWE logo on my face and still nobody understands why I did it it’s because of the love I have for professional wrestling!!
He did it to look different and stand out so he could get famous easier. That is the reason why. No, I didn't watch the video. I already knew.
You can only YOLO after you’ve arrived… most kids can’t YOLO
… the "Always" tatt is okay … but the "Tired" one is roadkill!!!
If a tattooist messed my face up that bad …
I'd have stabbed him in the eye with the tattoo gun!!
Tattoos will never be original or classy. esp face tats. Ugh.
Upset his mum? How old is he? More $ than brains.
Stay safe all. Xx
So disgusting he looks terrible
He is so nasty and dirty looking.
I have face tattoos
"I figured, how ignorant could I be" and "pissing off mom". Yeah, that sounds about right. Attention whoring would be another one. He's kind of the poster boy for dumb, pointless and self destructive modern culture.
So deep. So meaningful. I suggest you get a real hobby. Post Malone isn't very deep. LOL.
This guy is whack ! Imagine having to interview him . Nasty Beer and cigarette breath . And then the dumb face tats are about as bad as his wardrobe
He looks like a complete fuckwit with that shit on his face!!
Drugs have changed his demeanor
Love melone
You looked so good before …
Posty is my Man ❣️
Mental illness
I'm NOT tryna copy ol post malone cause I like him but I'm gonna be getting my face tattoos just like post
Did he run out of paper?
I love that he does what he wants to do with his tats, but his face is so damn cute I hope he doesn’t get too many more!
What is there to understand about " always tired" hes obviously always tired.
I want to tattoo him. Someone drop him a message for me. Lol
Face tattoos. Viking style! Being of Viking bloodline myself. I love it!! ❤
THE BEST IN THE WHOLE WORLD…😍😍😍
He probably meant to get stay awake
You only live once if you don’t have a soul
Give this dude a couple years and he will have to tattoo his Johnson to get attention. Dumbass.
Poor guy, how stupid😝
My entire face is tattooed. Well for the most part. And I love his ink 😍 it's a life style that most don't understand. It's like bikers and we're also the 1%ers who do get it. Love you posty
I like he barbed wire . But all the rest is too much. Less is best. Why can't he have nice looking colorful tatoos like Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria ? Now he's goodlooking.
Drugs are bad
Why don’t you do something more beneficial to humanity that putting ink on your face. Make a real difference than putting ridiculous marks on your face.
He is a beutifull human. Face tattoos are just his thing. Express you. Be you. I don't have millions and it would affect me in" My World" so do you, be you. You are a sweetheart. Happy Valentine's day…