Tekashi69 is a rapper from the United States. He raps aggressively and has a very controversial attitude as he is covered in tattoos and has rainbow colored hair. He rose to fame in 2017 after releasing his debut single “Gummo”, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Tekashi’s body is covered in bizarre tattoos that depict his character. Let’s examine them and the implications they carry.
1. Oscar and character tattoos
6ix9ine’s Oscar and character tattoos (Source: google)
Tattoo: The word “OSCAR” is tattooed vertically along the hairline on the right side of the face. There is also a face tattoo of a character from the movie Saw. Even the character has the red number 69 tattooed on his forehead.
Meaning: Oscar is the name of his older brother. He got this tattoo to express his feelings for his older brother, who raised him after his father died when he was 13 years old. Billy the Puppet is the character’s name, and Tekashi had it tattooed on his face because he loves him.
2. Flower tattoo
6ix9ine Flower Tattoo (Source: Google)
Tattoo: On the left side of his eyebrow is a tattoo of a rose flower with a vine that runs down the left side of his face and ends near his ear.
Meaning: Tekashi got this tattoo to express his feelings for fellow rapper “XXXTentacion” after he died in the summer of 2018.
3. 69 Tattoos
6ix9’s 69 tattoos (Source: google)
Tattoo: The rapper has the number 69 tattooed on his chest and stomach. The number 69 is tattooed in a pattern across the right half of his forehead and most of his upper left arm. His neck also has a number and wings tattooed on each side. Both of his forearms are also tattooed with the design of the number 69. His right forearm also has several money signs scattered around. He has tattoos of the number 69 on both hands. His knuckles have small xs tattooed on them, and the numbers 6 and 9 are written alternately on his fingers. His forehead, the area above his left eyebrow and the area below his left eye are tattooed with the phrase “Six Nine” symbolizing the number 69. The number 69 is what all tattoos are made of.
Meaning: In addition to symbolizing his stage name, the tattoo represents two alternative perspectives on the same object or number and is intended to teach people to consider other people’s choices. When asked about the tattoo, Tekashi said, “Live life with an open mind and heart and try to understand the person you’re talking to.”
4. Tattoo scum
6ix9ine Scum Tattoo (Source: google)
Tattoo: On his upper left forearm is the word “SCUM” between the numbers 6 and 9.
Meaning: Scum refers to the gang that Tekashi was on the run with. The team’s nickname was the Scum Gang, which is short for “Society Can’t Understand Me” and is a tribute to all young people who go through hardships and live day after day simply trying to survive.
5. Tattoo of multicolored flowers
6ix9ine Multicolored Flower Tattoo (Source: google)
Tattoo: He has a tattoo of ‘Multi-colored flowers’ on his shoulders.
Meaning: Rotten Apple Art Alley tattooed this tattoo for him on October 20, 2020.
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6. Shark tattoo
6ix9ine’s shark tattoo (Source: Google)
Tattoo: He has a ‘shark’ tattoo on the left side of his chest.
Meaning: Shark tattoos represent authority, speed and power, as well as curiosity, mystery, knowledge and movement.
7. Spiderweb tattoo
6ix9ine Spiderweb Tattoo (Source: Google)
Tattoo: Spider webs are tattooed on both sides of his face, on his jaw.
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