Discussion: Would You Get A Tattoo of Your Lover?
“Oh my God, I’m single” rap icon Nas tells radio host Bootleg in a recent interview at Las Vegas’ Hot 97.5 FM. “I was going through it.” The newly single rapper gains closure from his 5-year marriage with singer Kelis by covering a tattoo of his former wife. The image of a topless Kelis in jeans is now covered with a lions head on top of her body. No reports confirm if Nas will continue his tattoo alteration covering Kelis’ entire body.
Nas isn’t the only hip hopper with body art devotions to lovers. Jermaine Dupri also has a tattoo of former girlfriend Janet Jackson. The rapper/producer has an image of Janet on the side of his body near his right rib showing her in a praying pose.
Loads of smitten women and men around the world get names, pictures and other kinds of images showing the ultimate kind of permanent commitment. Even rappers Pepa and Treach got tattooed engagement rings in 1999. These couples are no longer together.
Is it really worth it? Would you get a tattoo of your lover?
Check out Nas’ new tattoo in the video (skip to the 8:37 mark)
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No. Correction: Hell No.
*hi-five* that is hands down one of the STUPIDEST things to do for someone in the name of love. if you love me, take out the damn trash/cook me dinner/keep me safe always, don’t tattoo my nekkid arse on ya’ body. *smdh*
When it comes to this subject, I guess I am the only person in the minority.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! I wonder why people feel so inclined to do so when they know there is a chance you will break up! Who wants to walk around with a constant reminder of an ex, especially if the relationship ended on bad terms?
yes i would. Maybe a symbol or something. I like the ring finger tattoos. I wouldn’t get a portrait or a name tho.
Hahaha I nearly did this (I am so happy I didnt!). I ended up getting a tatoo with my brothers. And I am so glad I did, because that would suck having a daily reminder about a relationship that failed. At least I know my brothers will always be there.
Never in a million years would i get tattoo of man on my body. Actually
never in a million years would i tattoo anyone on my body
I find it foolish that people do that and then their relationships end. Why get something permanent on your body displaying someone else’s name or picture? I’m baffled.
I’m not against tattoos as i got 1 myself but foolishness i am against.
Maybe a symbol or something in Sankrit, lol….but never a full-on name.
HELLLLLLLLLLLL To the NO! Sorry but I find that concept to be crazy to me because relationship no matter how solid they can be aren’t always forever and you never know what will happen in the future, things can change in an instant. That is what pictures are for but I’ am not marking my skin just to say “i love somebody” I have one tattoo now that I have a love/hate relationship with sometimes so I can’t imagine getting a tattoo of a person’s name and image on me. So that is a no ma’am
but then again that is what skin graft, tattoo remover or another tattoo to cover it up is for if you ever do break up but it is just easier to not get it of someone’s name or image
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My husband has a tribal band on one of his biceps with my name interwoven through it, but that’s a big ass “Hell No!” when it comes to my body.
No tramp stamp for me!
Uh… NO. I dont care if it was Jesus I was in love with. I dont mark my body for any person, place, or thing.
No. I dont even have a tat, nor to I plan I ever getting one. So getting someones name on my skin is a no-no.
Definitely not and I wouldn’t want them getting one of me either. Another thing is, what happens when you split up with the person? You are then left with this tattoo that you are going to find so annoying, especially if you separate on bad terms.
Anyway, I don’t like tattoos at all. To me they just look cheap, chavvy and low class.
When I worked in the NHS, I remember there was a man who had travelled abroad, had a tattoo done and contracted Hepatitis C. He ended up needing a liver transplant.
Besides, I have a few scars from burns and mosquito bites, that’s enough for me, thanks.
I’m happy to say that the ex I hate the most is running around with my name tattooed across his chest, and underneath it says, “Forever My Lady”
To this day, i still wonder how he explains that to every woman he’s ever been with after me, who has to stare at my name when they’re in the bed. LOL!
Absolutely Not.
*smile*
I hear everything that people have said in their comments…
But I have two tattoos on my body for Him…
The first is on my back; it’s his first name initial, with a crown on top and 10 dots symbolising the date we met.
The other is Song of Songs Ch. 6 v3; “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine” in Spanish on my foot.
I guess mine are kinda ambiguous in that it’s not an outright name or portrait, and could possibly be equated to somone/something else…
These are personal to me…I love them. He loves them. That’s all that matters…
Even when they were together,that tattoo is still awful.I would be mortified if my husband had a tackyass naked portrait of me scrawled on his arm;what the hell!?
I’ve always been anti tattoos of the opposite sex (names, faces, etc…)
Since getting married, I would get something that was meaningful to my husband and I, though I still don’t want a name plastered across my body. We have the same birthday (same year) and have thought about getting that. It has meaning to both of us… but in terms of his name or face? No way. Not for me.
rae rae, i like that idea. honestly im not too against the whole getting a tattoo of your lover. i know theres plenty of what ifs but life is short and if you passionately love something,and its your body, why not? the whole face and big name is a bit extra but i do like the idea of something special, inconspicuous , something that only that special someone would recognize and appreciate.
Trust me I disagree wholeheartedly with this nonsense. You are putting a person on you, who 9 times out of 10 will not be there tomorrow. Marking your body with this is nonsense.