Macklemore Tells the Stories Behind His Favorite Tattoos | Tattoo Tour | GQ

Seattle rapper Macklemore didn’t want to get any tattoos. But once he got his first, he couldn’t stop.
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Macklemore Tells the Stories Behind His Favorite Tattoos | Tattoo Tour | GQ

[@anthony5439]

"Don't put a bumper sticker on a Cadillac." Macklemore, my good friend, I have never heard truer words been said.

[@yomamajk6882]

Oh lord

[@williamhernandez6354]

Anthony and i will be there at the same time as I will not have the slump good luck

[@MisterFatherSir310]

Its more like pin striping a Cadillac

[@Hiiiiiiiiieeee]

But what if you’re a Ford Fiesta?

[@olgak4]

Andrew_Does_Hair OMG 😂😂

[@illlusion7515]

Finally someone that realizes getting your significant others name tattooed isnt smart haha

[@Kingro619]

"Finally" ? I'm pretty sure that's a well established unwritten rule.

[@Anorak_FYC]

somebody needs to tell this dude in my class he has 3 female names on his forearm .. like in big curse lettering

[@bakerboysdist.7559]

Shoutout ZILLA

[@dumb_luckrec2372]

ILL LUSION lololil

[@sarahburggraf861]

ILL LUSION im not superstitious, but i was divorced a few months after getting my husband's name

[@mikeross5627]

His mindset behind the Ink is glorious. Chalk it up, get some more.

[@netherhaileygaming4631]

He seems pretty down to earth. Respect, man, respect.

[@MrThemovie321]

"but i've been eatin bro" LOL

[@bakebake._.acakecake2380]

I know. He’s such a mood

[@wexum6255]

"But yo, thats $50 for a tshirt".

[@mowrice8579]

I laughed so hard

[@chasethomsen7616]

Limited edition let's do some simple addition

[@scalamaski]

Got thrift shopping with the $20 he had in his pocket

[@noyoureatowel.8029]

American Traditional will always be one of the best styles ever. Bold will hold!!

[@shaddapmyute9634]

Ugliest style

[@noyoureatowel.8029]

Art is all in perspective and If that's what you think then so be it. But you're still wrong.

[@andrewberg6278]

[@brandeeno2846]

I hate it

[@gabrielagreen1840]

Mister Highway is thinking about the end I

[@guinnevereschronicles2225]

My favorite tattoo of his is the Helen tattoo. The fact that he spent the day with his grandma, filmed a music video going through a bucket list with her (I believe it was also her birthday the day it was released) and she picked out the font for that tattoo is so sweet

[@kvxcigotem5420]

The significant other tattoo curse is 100% true. My mom got my dads initials on the back of her neck and 1 year later they got divorced and most parlors she went to wouldn’t even do it because they know that it’s a curse. And she found a place and they did it. But it’s crazy how true the curse is.

[@aliciarios3921]

My brother has his first gf/ baby mama name on him they didn't last, had another one that didn't last, has a portrait of one on his NECK didn't last and now he has his current gf/another baby mama on his body so we shall see.....

[@ellacarson8005]

My friend's mother is an ultra conservative Christian and she didn't justify any tattoos, but she got her husband's initials tattooed on her ring finger because she thought they were going to be married forever. They divorced shortly after

[@mamabear2833]

@@aliciarios3921 did they last?

[@alydematti]

He, his tattoos, and their meanings are beautiful. Much respect for him!

[@yahaverlboim7543]

I guess you can call it a: tattoour Ok I'll leave now

[@WackDance]

no , don't leave.

[@ye7863]

Yahav Erlboim hi Batman it’s me dead pool

[@issacsaldana1401]

How about tourto now ill be leaving with you

[@jp6856]

Yahav Erlboim genius

[@genesismoreno1217]

I laughed to hard at this

[@maggiemusic777]

*This makes me love him even [Mackle]MORE*

[@joaoa.sperandio5029]

you must have something eating your brain out.

[@cactus1845]

THIS GUY

[@lhenboerakker7099]

Dude. You just made my day

[@MightyMags11]

sparklyclarke nice touch

[@cincincincin5]

sparklyclarke i see u everywhere

[@sundeeneff2627]

I feel like Macklemore is like, one of the best people to be friends with. His personality, his political standpoint, and just all of him seems like an awesome person.

[@jackhoggard6052]

My bro is wearing Gucci did u forget about thrift shop my dude 😂

[@yourdad4427]

That’s how I feel about my tattoos and I don’t have that mentality of “I’ll regret this” because more or less I think a tattoo through but also I think it has its place and it’s been placed for a reason 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@KayraR1221]

he seems like such a cool guy, and who cares if his tats aren't freaking davinci paintings, I think they're cool

[@fridaynightlights2971]

I Lol'd reading this because my tat actually is a Davinci painting! :P

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

these are the most generic tattoos ive ever seen :|

[@shr7742]

He is an Amazing artist i love his new album 😆

[@CastroRides]

American traditional is never going to die

[@tantheman9960]

As soon as he started explaining The Noah tattoo I had someone request me on Instagram named Noah

[@arkkaine6381]

Tantheman 99 As soon he talked about it, I saw this comment

[@lilhouse2014]

Tantheman 99 thats dope

[@lilhouse2014]

Tantheman 99 my name is Noah. You're welcome

[@Prozakc.O]

Ark Kaine same

[@Helpmegetsubs-pg1db]

Tantheman 99 coincidence

[@evantzanakos4514]

The only rapper that doesn't talk like he is on *lean*

[@Watertide]

Evan Tzanakos how about logic? Eminem? Jay z? Ect

[@jmontre581]

What about Big KRIT, Kendrick Lamar? The list goes on, dont say rappers if you only know a few bro.

[@dantebeebox488]

Evan Tzanakos Kendrick Lamar? Drake? Logic? XXXTentacion? Nas? Post Malone?

[@evantzanakos4514]

Ok, thanks Einstein. If you didn't know, that comment was a joke.

[@mumu4L]

X, joey, ski mask, etc

[@KVandendriessche]

Insists that he’s not a hipster by saying that he was into something way before it was cool. 🤣

[@Punabadehose]

Kerry Godbout he didn't say that. What he said is, when that trend came up he liked it. He also said that he didn't want to follow that trend then in case he changes his mind.

[@paytonmadson7236]

Okay, but he literally said the opposite? He said that he started liking it when it became a hipster trend.

[@jennyq4979]

My mom and dad were both tattoo artists in Tacoma, Wa. for around 30 years, i sure wish he could've been tattooed by them. They were truly old school.

[@maxim9461]

He got the “Why didn’t you get a Tattoo of me) type GF That’s harsh man , sorry bout’ that

[@h63511]

"but i been eatin bro" im dead lmao same

[@joannehatt3077]

Love Ben; he just seems like such a genuinely lovely down to earth guy❤️

[@bullyanabossayyye2601]

One celebrity that actually has decent tattoos

[@Ericggz]

I dig macklemore tats

[@chrisodriscoll3077]

I'm Irish and no one calls what he has on his finger a clover . We call it a Shamrock. He dropped Paddy points big time there. But still love for Mack :)

[@Kylerogerzzz]

Wears a gucci shirt now lol

[@iamhappyso]

Jeff Dahmer Complains about a t-shirt being 50 dollars

[@flyingmonkeys5097]

he can now afford fifty dollars for a t shirt how life has changed

[@bigoof7384]

BROO, HIS TATTOOS ARE THE TATTOOS IN NBA 2K !! I'M DEAD

[@pedrosiqueira1898]

BRING NINJA (DIE ANTWOORD)!!!

[@merakiday1628]

They need to

[@raulh5457]

Pedro Siqueira he died of ligma (lol)

[@theseer165]

I always thought he was so attractive. His energy is so cool.

[@pettysiss3280]

I liked this video before watching cuz it's Macklemore🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Helpmegetsubs-pg1db]

petty siss why the female thing?

[@honeybee___11]

SAME

[@pookie112]

Your grandma is so cute!! She is adorable!!

[@aoifefioa]

macklemore: i got this tattoo of a clover i’m irish *shows tattoo of a shamrock*

[@vivaciousvelvet]

One of the few ppl on this segment with clean crisp art.

[@bakebake._.acakecake2380]

YES

[@honeyisb4743]

I LOVE MACKLEMORE SO DUCKING MUCH. NOT EVEN KIDDING.

[@gottahavefaith.]

Macklemore oh Macklemore I love you!! Your my life and your daughter and wife are cute and pretty keep doing what your doing!! Never stop!

[@praise_val]

I love him so much, and the new album is fire

[@missiecombs7280]

I just can't get enough Macklemore ❤️❤️

[@Kingro619]

Changed his haircut because people were saying it's an alt-right haircut. Lame.

[@maineblue1564]

OK wtff

[@Kingro619]

Shocking but it's true. That's how ridiculous the world has gotten.

[@davieshahubert2388]

He got rid of the "Macklemore" over a year ago now, so that definitely isn't why.

[@PayneKiller]

What happened at 3:36?

[@AoNLobby]

Its not a bumper sticker think of it as a wrap or custom paint job

[@AnnaMae41194]

I wish I had the money for all the tattoos I want, but the upside of having to wait years between each one is that I have time to finalize my idea before crunch time.

[@BriPilar12]

I love him. And tattoos

[@TheSuriNo]

Glad to know my name is on macklemores arm

[@mohamadh1678]

this guy is a legend dude! "don't play with death, don't do drugs"👐

[@sarahhdior]

Do yachty next

[@poppysilk365]

I fr love his manly hands

[@jonlucero626]

I think he says it best about the culture and what tattoos mean!

[@computer_love]

That ending speech so deep

[@aidangreene414]

Love that his first analogy has to do with cadillacs

[@antonia1547]

Well he takes men spreading to the next level

[@iamhappyso]

LOL

[@iamhappyso]

Swag God Probably a man spreader

[@iamhappyso]

Swag God Yes, we men should get neutered, that way we won’t have to manspread.

[@flyingmonkeys5097]

S P R E A D I N G

[@TeethOfDead]

Its disgusting that ppl think that sitting like this is an issue

[@johnredberg]

He's a cool, likeable guy, and super skilled at what he does. Having said that, these tatoos suck. Sorry Mac. ;)

[@anthonycalarie1414]

These all look pretty solidly executed. Nothing stuck out as bad, except the clover maybe.

[@readifdumb]

A tattoo is subjective to the person wearing it, whether they like it or not is determined whether the tattoo sucks or not. You may not like it, others may like it, but all that matters is that he likes them. I'm personally going to get tattoos that I like, but I did get others input on what I'm gonna be getting, so I feel more confident with what I'm getting.

[@ernestparham7558]

I like those tats

[@TA-zy7lg]

did he just quote kim kardashian

[@maineblue1564]

Sixtine Satre no

[@CafefantasmaMX]

His Noah tat kinda made me tear up a little... Reminded me of someone.

[@ashtonmarie6336]

macklemore started the video by quoting kim kardashian west

[@DigitalClipBoy]

What’s the song at 0:15?

[@guccistain9069]

1:52 *All seeing eye*

[@shieroc]

He looks like the boy next door. I like that

[@michaelcragg8023]

Is there a style or anything similar to the design of the Noah tattoo?

[@femkes2126]

I love his tattoos

[@margaritashot4559]

His outfit is kind of sick tho

[@Victoria-nu4td]

Now I know which one Macklemore is 🙌🏻

[@LaurentSparksMusic]

he got all these in a year and a half?? that my friends is what we call gettin blasted

[@lolaa8828]

He is so nice!

[@amandapeters-bambic2507]

One word: RESPECT

[@stephanyb09]

He is awesome! ❤👏

[@tonio6414]

Me with my one tattoo 👀

[@tiesbooij1077]

Lol all his tattoos look like bumperstickers

[@Thecompaq77]

pure class

[@missmeyon]

"You don't put a bumper sticker on a Cadillac. "

[@alair9286]

That was inspiring.

[@anjeniuous]

The intro doh😂😂😂

[@ernestoarellano7869]

Do blackbear next

[@WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLU]

Ryan King they did it

[@tjsvvv7097]

i like his style

[@banhmihuynh176]

How can he know he won't regret two years down when it's only been year and a half since he got them lol

[@TMovesPieces]

do this with Ed Sheeran

[@keithcostello1388]

10/10 attitude great tattoos aswell

[@johnpapas6400]

Song?

[@Lauren-pu2oe]

Love how he's like I'm irish when it's not a clover that symbolises ireland it's a shamrock

[@avolcano7163]

Tyler Joseph tattoo tour

[@alannahryan5935]

THATS A SHAMROCK NOT A CLOVER!!! Call yourself Irish...

[@watermalone3590]

love u my dude 💕 r.i.p 💕

[@The2Collective]

You mean Mac Miller right? Lmao Macklemore isn't dead

[@watermalone3590]

Cliftuzzi Wait, so ur telling me, this whole time I though Macklemore committed suicide, he’s still alive..?

[@The2Collective]

@@watermalone3590 yep😂

[@filipschougaard1543]

2:57 why did they cut it like that

[@sarahsu4863]

Strange , how so many famous people,whom have plenty of dosh!, seem to get some really sheeetty tats. 🤔

[@Lia-uo8ig]

The leopard. Hahahha

[@saraigiron8282]

R.I.P Noah

[@sultanqasim41]

THEY LOOK GOOD!!

[@JamesB.1]

He has good taste in tattoos.

[@Iiidlee]

YES

[@jajajojo906]

is it bad to get tattoo of your significant others? jinx?

[@benzon8475]

Fire outfit

[@kelliedunne3433]

Ok so I have listen to Glorious so much I no your part

[@jamespride6prideallison141]

love u Macklemore seatlles lit

[@Evan-ub8yx]

As an Irishman I'd like to tell Macklemore he is not Irish.

[@classmst89]

i always tell people dont get names unless its your child or another blood relative and never get matching tattoos with your partner, that curse is legit real lol

[@musiq3109]

He got so many tattoos within a year and a half

[@adkviking69shofner98]

I only got my wife's ne after 35 years together she cried in a good way,but as a tattooist I say it is true the curse don't until she ain't going nowhere

[@Formmaa]

Jesse Rutherford next pleaseee