J.I.D. Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ

Rapper J.I.D. got his first tattoo when he was 13-years-old, but hid it from his mom until he was 18. Watch as J.I.D. tells the stories behind his tattoos!
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J.I.D. Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ

[@nickityler8685]

I like the fact J.I.D admits that he was too young to get the tattoos instead of just trying to pretend that all of them are perfect.

[@ThePaoki100]

Bad tats make good stories

[@teachmemechanics5479]

777 you hit the jackpot

[@Versaucey]

J.I.D's voice could make a baby sleep in an instant.

[@urabe-san294]

fr

[@MrTigolbiggies]

Theres a video where some girl is playing working out on her TV with her kid and when the video ends the baby would cry and when she played it back the baby would stop crying

[@patrickwitkowski1478]

I’m honestly not surprised to see you again

[@birkogbendik]

Go away

[@lastsonshine]

y r U fKing eVerYWheRe OMAGAAA

[@adamwilson4950]

His honesty is refreshing.

[@illumi._.]

LeBron James couldn’t have said it better

[@adamwilson4950]

@@illumi._. He is a real one. I'm going to check his music out.

[@jaywalton1400]

Lmao his honesty is refreshing? Who says that? Lol

[@adamwilson4950]

@@jaywalton1400 I do, seems like 400 plus people agree with me. Do you have any other pointless rhetorical questions??

[@MiMiLock58]

You're pretty fly for a white guy.

[@jayquanbl0nd]

Man finally a rapper that ain't flexing their gold and acting like they high all the time, jid highkey talented

[@cydrawal]

zzz they are high all the time

[@apollospyrol7168]

@@cydrawal how

[@cydrawal]

Michael White rappers don’t “act” high

[@TreyDZd]

There are plenty of rappers that don't do that, you don't have to look far, you just choose not to unless its spoonfed to you lol

[@maanosh6487]

Maybe cause he has a good mentor in J. Cole

[@UcalPetersson]

I really love J.I.D's persona. I can literally sit for hours listening to his voice

[@pittaaaabread]

He just has that personality that u want to just hang out with.

[@UcalPetersson]

@@pittaaaabread Indeed he has!

[@jonasholm8167]

Same

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

Me too

[@laryahalewis2284]

1) he mad cute 2) he so happy to be here 3) he just aw

[@user-lk5mq1ki9n]

Thirst

[@bc315ful]

He's JIDorable (JID+adorable) 😍😍🔥

[@goofy4408]

JID has the talent with humility. Perfect for stardom

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

Yup he is humble too

[@vampireknightfan]

that's what he said lmao

[@br9760]

Which means he'll stick around and actually develop a healthy fan base. Same with EARTHGANG, Bas, and Cozz. The rest...kinda obscure.

[@chillidog7743]

Love this comment section right here

[@simba1225]

I find him so adorable. It's like he's just happy to be here 😭❤️

[@yolandaguyton4719]

IKR 😍😍😍

[@saram7358]

right he’s so cute!!

[@speedmetalmassiah567]

Hard agree

[@dariontaylor8562]

Very Humble guy in person!!

[@br9760]

And in his music too.....

[@imdontaisoldheadphones201]

I’ve bet you’ve meet him huh no hate

[@dariontaylor8562]

@@imdontaisoldheadphones201 i actually did, had the pleasure too in santa cruz for his Never Story tour, i even have a picture with him, but all this doesn't matter including the fact if you believe me or not

[@jusgee8784]

Met him in Charlotte nc on his tour also definitely agree

[@nineteeneightythree4138]

@@br9760 no he talks about flexing quite often

[@nineteen8576]

Dude walked around in middle school with his shirt up😂😂😂

[@cillyprodd]

It's not that funny😂

[@illumi._.]

Freshie just the idea of it is funny

[@frombogue]

Everyone who got a tat in middle school did that 😂

[@rylonharmon542]

@My Name is He did grow up in the hood.

[@silverbeast3506]

I thank gq for letting this happen

[@JB-vq6xv]

Reminds me of a mix of Lil Uzi, Kendrick, Swae Lee and Michael Jackson

[@henkprojm]

Good comparison actually!

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

No

[@Makish1ma]

Bro he actually reminds me of Destin Route

[@317vin2]

I don’t see Michael Jackson’s

[@KIINGS100]

J B facts

[@Mvvp2290]

When he talks he jitters like if he is trying not to flow but does it any way he talks fast then pauses 😂😂😂

[@lessgoofyone]

Thats just the Atlanta speech cadence lol

[@thedon8913]

Can’t understand why the industry overlooks people like JID and promotes rappers like lil pump

[@DPF1215]

lil pump basically just promotes himself lol, same thing with 69, the label probaly pushes them a bit but their personality really got them to where they are

[@tyronehoward553]

Right?

[@kamalaharry9514]

If he was big he would have to promote mainstream styles. Then he would just end up sounding like lil pump

[@indigo9162]

Our generation promotes them. If everyone liked good rap there would be more good rappers poppin

[@mrmagik6863]

you do realize jid is signed to dreamville

[@christianramos1525]

151 Rum goes hard

[@nathanielx23]

Fucks w. that song ⚡️

[@paris-ml1gy]

Off Deez w/ J. Cole also goes too hard

[@bradywright0408]

And Lauder

[@quinoleon9446]

J.I.D go hard🔥🔥🔥

[@osmosisjones6734]

Is that the only jid song u know

[@jahirchavez9659]

We need a 10 Things Jid Can’t live without.

[@yeet-dv8yk]

J.I.D. Is pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@PerocDisgusting]

RICK SANCHEZ JID is a (burp) legend in my eyes.

[@skechersoversupreme3988]

Hes a pure emoji?

[@mryoung6090]

@@skechersoversupreme3988he means he’s pure fire……

[@Matthewlusak4thmarinesarmory]

Yes most of his tattoos are not the best in terms of quality. However, each one of these tattoos he shared with us has a story behind it. They allow him to reminisce and go through the memories. That’s what makes a tattoo a good one in my opinion. Respect the man for acknowledging the fact of them being poor tattoos, but learn to appreciate the stories behind them.

[@Astroboy29]

Robert Caserta not rly haha he got a line with blood dripping and fire all over him because he thought it looked cool. Not bashing JID but u know he was a young kid

[@Burn143]

I love his personality. He's so humble and always seems so happy.

[@chardtown13]

a W for GQ

[@loxt2142]

big W, great video.

[@danzbeard]

Had a tattoo at 13... and I still don't have one :-(((

[@cosminion7058]

What you waiting on then bro

[@danzbeard]

I don't know, definitely need to get on it!@@cosminion7058

[@fabiang5915]

What you gunna get bro ?

[@jobo3057]

danz beard im 15 and got 1 on my arm

[@plaulflamnel1865]

Nothing’s stopping ya wym

[@alannabrady8314]

J.I.D is so cute n his personality is so real i love him

[@MP-wd7fp]

This dude seems so humble and genuine. Might have to check out his music 🔥

[@HazelAmarie]

Yeah def listen to Hasta Luego, Off Deez ft J Cole, 151 Rum, Hereditary, Working Out etc....

[@MP-wd7fp]

Hazel Amarie thank you sm, I’ll check those songs out :)

[@HazelAmarie]

@@MP-wd7fp No problem :)

[@chasesouthwest4925]

Listen to his latest album, Dicaprio 2. It's outstanding

[@MP-wd7fp]

Chase SouthWEst I’ve heard it and I loved it. He’s fire asf 🔥

[@anthony5439]

I have no idea who this guy is but he actually seems like a decent dude.

[@fluhmix6786]

Anthony i feel bad

[@anthony5439]

@@fluhmix6786 Why?

[@fumblefumble99]

@@anthony5439 hes really good imo i been listening since 2016 and is cool to see him get exposure u should check out some songs of the never story

[@anthony5439]

@@fumblefumble99 Awesome. I'll check him out.

[@kevinvargas3895]

hes dropping an album on monday

[@greasemaster614]

How does one of the most skilled rappers out right now have tattoos of his favorite numbers.

[@astashasta1]

Zachary Carroll lmaoooo

[@sergioi7377]

A lot of people have tattoos with their favorite numbers its not uncommon and I don't feel like it's "childish"

[@twanzijtsel6360]

6ix9ine indeed has that

[@slushyrh]

Twan Zijtsel hahahha

[@jakobp3445]

Twan Zijtsel LMFAO

[@callummoodley6311]

3:18 quality shot

[@kekjeff]

U weird

[@tnydumy3046]

Yes quality

[@jimothya6386]

The way he holds onto his sleeves 🥺🥺🥺 JID is literally baby dbdbbd

[@blindeyesurgeon6576]

I thought that one on his stomach said "roblox" 💀

[@alecmills2315]

He sounds like both a clever teenager and a wise old lady at the same time

[@Yunche17]

I don’t know how to feel about that comment 😂

[@AventureroNoGuero]

YALL GOTTA DO ZILLAKAMI AND SOSMULA

[@garryuou8177]

facts get city morgue on here

[@awake5650]

Them niggas weirdos lol

[@6Deadwalkingterror6]

Lil Peso that would be a 3 hour video but I'd wanna see it city morgue tattoos next

[@TSB2000]

Yes! I just commented that

[@vxjhhdjbddc5970]

@@awake5650 nah zilla actually chill

[@gavinf28]

He reminds me of Michael Jackson in a way🤷‍♂️

[@PerocDisgusting]

Gavin F his face 💀💀💀 he knows about it too he put it on his story lmfaooo

[@mr.dolphin6282]

It’s definitely his face. It’s crazy similar

[@Bedangles]

JID Jackson In Disguise

[@jackieo.8719]

HE IS MJ just in a reincarnated form LMFAOOO

[@M.Sleeze]

His smile specially

[@xochiltarroyo3484]

He seems like such a down to earth person and I love that😭been listening to him ever since I came across The Never Story album🔥

[@ExpressThaPanda]

JID is a hyper 6lack

[@joshjimenez6628]

Aldo ortiz that’s the most woke comment I’ve seen lol

[@ABCDEF-kx6dn]

It's nice to know that there are rappers like j.i.d that look, seem and act respectful.

[@tea7923]

Are we gonna ignore the SANS at 1:54?

[@kamc_yt]

Loool

[@HorizonML]

How is this not top comment

[@flapjackj6569]

Such a chill person

[@dushi451]

Everyone in here talking about his Personality .. and not about *How dope his album - Dicaprio 2 was* 😒🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Pspnky]

This dude is so cool. Every interview I've seen with jid makes me like him more he just seems like a real person not a rapper ya kno

[@Korifodo]

This man always has a headband on. You know his forehead screaming 😂 Still my fave rapper. Much love JID

[@undr_guv_surv]

That scar looks like pi

[@nono-kp8kl]

I was bout to say that

[@nameless8674]

After so many lil cancers we get a real rapper

[@iceydemp2370]

J.I.D is just awesome he is different but a great type of different and I'm glad he embraces it

[@sav7z952]

R.I.P his grandma mann.. 💔

[@blessed1002]

He has theee most delicious talking voice 🤤😍 I could listen to him reading the dictionary and it would amazing. He needs to sign a permanent contract with Audible lool

[@niikoODnB]

Im in love with him

[@cameronjensen9675]

anyone gonna talk about the pi sign on his neck😂😂

[@parxart]

Can’t wait for DiCaprio 2 bro🔥🔥🔥

[@boilahji]

It going to be a classic

[@fumblefumble99]

Yeah im pissed there no Earthgang feature tho

[@boilahji]

@@fumblefumble99 that's tuff

[@parxart]

fumble fumble fr man

[@bwackbeedows3629]

His face, nose, etc. Like young Michael, Latoya, Janet.

[@zig_zag46]

The way he talk be so smooth. I started feeling sleepy when he started talking.

[@ryanpesch6604]

He seems extremely intelligent and down to earth. But all of his tattoos absolutely suck. Except the Nightmare Before Christmas one

[@stephenpacheco7]

Well like he said he could be the poster boy for somebody who gets tattoos before his brain is fully developed.

[@dawsonraney5289]

I like the angel too

[@lucamartin2278]

homeboy was broke all his life. you expect him to walk into a shop and drop 500 on a half sleeve or something?

[@lucD-vj8gq]

NOT J.I.D. ITS J.I.D

[@lanaytheegoddess5211]

I always find myself attracted to Scorpio’s for some reason 😭

[@blacc_tina]

What's your zodiac sign?

[@Pepi15288]

You can tell this kid has a humble and great heart,

[@eliirvine9366]

He chill asf

[@dawsonraney5289]

This man is mad talented. Was pleasantly surprised when XXL made him a freshman (since he wasn't blowing up like some). Hope his wave keeps rising.

[@YGDJ]

2:42 would’ve thought he liked math so much he got the pie sign on his neck

[@willymrcool]

J.I.D the most talented artist in the game

[@joemommma69]

Arguable.

[@ViymYords]

I would say rapper. Artist I would say Frank Ocean.

[@itzxshayyy777]

J.I.D❤🌹 Finally getting the recognition he deserves❤

[@ashw113]

He seems like a nice guy.

[@The3500]

his Dicaprio 2 tape drops this week to

[@jessenunez7205]

I can have this man talk me to sleep his voice hella relaxing and soothing

[@baeforshort8173]

He sounds like he could do a great Micheal Jackson impression

[@smartjunayd]

im here looking for JID Thirst comments, anybody else

[@petergarrett5367]

J.I.D. is on fire right now, can't wait for Dicaprio 2

[@N0ne_Saitama]

I am glad Dreamville signed JID, Because other record labels would have pushed him to do things he shouldn't and pushed him out of comfort zone just for clout and fame🛐 Long live Dreamville🛐

[@husseinnathwani6565]

GQ has really stepped there game up good to see , quality videos . Next month: Yabba Gabba Gools piercings .

[@pastramigirls6483]

1:55 HE GOT A SANS TATTOO!!!! HAHAHAHA WHAT AN UNDERTALE GEEK!

[@gnarwhal7562]

Throw Cole, Kendrick, MJ, and Andre in a blender and you get our boi JID

[@astromw5131]

That noose finger tat is highkey fire, like I never even thought of getting sum like thatz

[@DeeMulaah]

All the dope MCs did the fusion dance and created J.I.D

[@griffin3590]

“Uhh this is a picture of me that I drew” bruh that’s sans 1:50

[@rowanb249]

1:55 starts playing megolavania

[@dorle7881]

Pure soul 👼🏾 and genius rapper 🙏 😍

[@LlLUZVlVERT]

Legend most humble rapper aaand flow craazy fire

[@willhanrahan596]

Anything J.I.D says just like has flow it's lit

[@Similo]

The one on the chest reminds me of the Unilever logo

[@Venturre]

This man had the best XXL freestyle on that cypher

[@monjul131]

2:32 maaaan that’s the symbol for pie

[@misspriss2018]

He seems like a really cool dude!

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

I don’t know this man I like the way he talks and his body language

[@jordenx3600]

This guy has all it takes! He will rise to the top in a few years

[@asherk.5337]

So underrated

[@user-pk8qz3qt2l]

He’s so handsome.

Bro really really do be fidgeting look like swae Lee too lol

[@unofficialgaming416]

Bro he seems like a chill as dude that id just want to have a conversation wit

[@ibe.11]

J.I.D.'s voice is relaxing.

[@alexyarkov5058]

im living for this man's album right now. jid the kid bout to take over the game.

[@somerandomkid2909]

Dude... just me or does BlueFace and JID look sooooo similar?🤯🤯

[@Cobiscool]

jid

[@obspurp3171]

3:33 lmao 😂

[@3nyx]

i like how he’s being honest if he don’t like a tattoo. hate them liar who come on here saying how they don’t dislike any of these hundreds of tats

[@HunchoBull]

First time seeing Jid without a shirt

[@joshuaopont2990]

my favorite Scorpio. my bday two days before, Brody lol

[@Ajlexxii]

He's so adorable. wow.

[@spukkiilovespukkines3568]

I like how he aint got no face tatoos

[@sensucartel8266]

Jid is actually a name of a famous weapon

[@blossumgang1357]

There is no way you can hate this guy

[@olaericsson8653]

I’m having the same B day as J.I.D 😱

[@HDONOVLEPSIAS737]

That alien is pointing the space Tesla lmao

[@bomholtian5117]

COME TO DENMARK AGAIN MY GUY

[@alexrichardson-romo1666]

These videos be fire🔥