The tattoo artist behind KD, Damian Lillard and Nipsey Hussle's custom ink | E:60

31-year-old Canadian tattoo artist Steve Wiebe is responsible for inking the likes of Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and DeAndre Jordan. The Undefeated’s Marc Spears traveled to Wiebe’s studio outside of Vancouver to talk about how he became one of the most sought-after talents in the league, the work he did on the late Nipsey Hussle, and-of course-what he was thinking when he agreed to tattoo DeAndre Jordan on a private jet to Greece.
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[@Jrz9x]

This is probably the best content that espn has put out this week lmao

[@dylan4kt565]

You sound like a warriors fan lmao

[@Jrz9x]

@@dylan4kt565 nah I'm a Mavs fan and I'm going for the Raptors

[@siggietyrone3965]

Wait mavs are still a real franchise?

[@Jrz9x]

@@siggietyrone3965 yea they are plus that joke is old I've heard it at least 50 times and all I got to say is I've been a loyal fan and I'm still one.

[@siggietyrone3965]

@@Jrz9x lol, i only say it now because you guys don't have dirk anymore.

[@ryanlowe7315]

Love that KD said that his art did it and he didn’t put him on the map that’s real legitimate respect and you can see it in his face when he says it.

[@curryshotyou1538]

Nipsey touched people differently by giving the genuine honest feedback, honesty and respect

[@ScarboroEastEnd]

He still was a thug promoting gang banging in his music. No way to justify that

[@lyalminchinton8825]

Abiram Naganathan No one is one sided. He also did a lot of positive things as well. Ying and yang.

[@curryshotyou1538]

@@ScarboroEastEnd this dude

[@ScarboroEastEnd]

@@lyalminchinton8825 he's negative stuff was a lot worse than the positive stuff.

[@j.vosier6786]

Abiram Naganathan shut up pussy

[@Treo59]

I want this dude to be the tattoo artist in NBA 2K20!!!

[@duntayen5355]

That'll be live asf

[@jacksonpalmer6416]

@@duntayen5355 welp maybe 2k21

[@alwaysopen7970]

2020 = 2K20. Are you too lazy to think?

[@alwaysopen7970]

2020 = 2K20. Are you too lazy to think?

[@carsns3122]

alwaysopen r u dum

[@jesuschrist8336]

KD: I got my Idols and crush Tattooed on me Damian: I got my family though DeAndre: Bat Mobile!!!!

[@giannisantetokounmpo7992]

Me:I got food

[@donnydogg7575]

Nigga I got my dick tatted on me.

[@DickGrayson37]

Lmfaoooo 🤣🤣

[@mynamejef7963]

Most DeAndre thing to do lmao

[@BiggsWaGwan]

@PACOIMAxG W

[@franciscoroman5752]

Dude got emotional while talking about nipseys tatts props bro and respect

[@302ec]

I'm not the biggest fan of tattoos but buddy does have a valuable skill set. Respect

[@brokenking5044]

Could get your moms face immortalized on your arm, that way you can remember her when she is gone and away. Whats not to like?

[@theolddarksoul1129]

@@brokenking5044 tattoos aren't cheap & some are raised to be against them or some can't handle the permanent commitment

[@brokenking5044]

@@theolddarksoul1129 surely everybody has somebody they never want to forget. And money isnt an issue for matters of Love

[@Jon-op1pr]

@@brokenking5044 There's other ways of displaying love that would represent infinitely more than a tattoo. I'm not against tats btw

[@mediacenterman8583]

@@brokenking5044 Nah. Got memories for that and there is no risk of infection/reaction.

[@bradleynicol7041]

Can’t wait for this man to tat “Hulu has live sports” onto Dame

[@DonavanMcdabb]

Bradley Nicol do you work for Hulu ?? 🤣🤣

[@SydyS7]

Bradley Nicol and Embiid and Oladipo

[@graciegamingaccount6648]

Anyone else notice in the thumbnail he has knicks shorts on and is hanging with Deandre Jordan (Knicks Center). Cough Cough.

[@DonavanMcdabb]

Alex Peterson that was taken in 2016 olympics.

[@alisi549]

😂😂😂😂

[@MrDjillest303]

5:45 I gained so much respect for KD

[@PleaseDoNotDoThis]

Anthony I agree.

[@onlyabudi]

I already respected him.

[@acesustento8136]

Respect

[@lrip2]

@PACOIMAxG that sentence hurt the fuck out of my eyes

[@olanrewajuakinrimisi6380]

Jacob Sanchez who wouldn’t be humble when they are making millions 😂?

[@jericgee5759]

dame got a tat of his fam while de’andre got the fricken batmobile 😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@sumwonkool]

Jeric Gee so what. Go cry

[@jericgee5759]

Brendan M “go cry” tf is that supposed to mean man i was just tryna point something out

[@Rebellen007]

@@sumwonkool Damn, you're such a pussy.

[@dwrecker4114]

@@sumwonkool chill, who hurt your ass

[@deimagongas9448]

priorities comes first niqqa

[@LeBeautiful]

Good work ESPN. Something I can enjoy with ease.

[@WadeWalker22]

Yes

[@waynepetersen9082]

The power of networking. All you need is that one person to help your breakthrough and the rest is history!

[@2kmichaeljordan438]

KZbin in a nutshell

[@sheiscrystalmichelle1014]

When he was talking about Nipsey you could tell he loves what he does and it means way more ! And everyone else as well! 💙🏁

[@alexandergoldman]

This dude's talent is unreal....much respect

[@traydayfarrell9241]

The way he put the white in the Malcolm X added Krazy detail🔥🔥

[@808bboarder]

A lot of artist use white ink for that affect. White ink is usually a little more costly

[@BigFish5__]

808bboarder hurts a lil more too when getting applied but definitely helps bring tats to life

[@henlolneh]

Bro that Malcom piece on Jordan's hand was the dopest one by far. That is an absolute jaw dropping tattoo. The details and the perfect placement giving it such emotion.

[@hunchoshaq5493]

Got a portrait by him and I can say his work is out of this world! Glad to see where tattooing is taking him

[@alexeiionescu]

How much did he charge?

[@hunchoshaq5493]

1200. It just depends on the size and what not I’m not that big and it didn’t take that long so he didn’t over charge me. It took 5 hours but the detail he put in it is definitely worth the money

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

He was also nipsey hussel artist... humble

[@369pendulum]

LeeTravius Mckay *Hussle.. Get the name right

[@Bluz1]

"In clutch moments, I'm a better tattoo artist than Steve" - Paul Pierce

[@GiftedDee]

RIP Nipsey I know how you feel

[@sumwonkool]

Great ppl in these comments here 😂

[@elbrujopacheco7037]

Brendan M I agree mate, thanks to both of these gentlemen now I know what I can say to someone who pissed me off now lol

[@sumwonkool]

TheStonerWizzza lmao shit is ridiculous man 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tyresecrockett7651]

The way he put so much detail on a hand tattoo 🔥🔥🔥

[@tayteclark1706]

ya the Malcolm x tattoo is nutty, I got a few hand tats and the artists are usually scared to do a piece larger than what will fit on your finger lmaoo

[@MrsButtersworth82]

What an awesome skill!! No matter how you feel about tattoos, you can’t deny this man’s talent.

[@toxikart]

AS A TATTOO ARTIST MY SELF, THIS IS THE LEGACY WE ALL LOOK TO LEAVE BEHIND. GREAT WORK HOMIE!!!!

[@Jordan5s]

Dame sleeve 🔥

[@dwaynethomas7647]

Best ever

[@johnrigg6051]

Agreed

[@thatstuff1028]

LOL.

[@theolddarksoul1129]

Leg tattoos hurt like a bitch at least mine did but I hung in there for nearly 4 hours

[@brokenking5044]

Thats why his body is still bare 🤣🤣🤣

[@azpect7058]

Broken King no is not it’s on his leg

[@pg13pacernation30]

😂

[@SydyS7]

Jayson*

[@juanmorrow72]

RESPECT!!💯 R.I.P NIPSEY HUSSLE 🙏🏿😎

[@twistedone5683]

@Bennyb so mad

[@tgg9522]

Bennyb huh ? Your a loser I dare u to say it in my face

[@gtgaza79]

This was one of the most Beautiful videos I’ve ever seen hands down🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

[@MC-ht3vr]

I gained new respect for KD after seeing that Diplomat logo

[@jato337]

This guy has Tremendous skill level, God will continue to bless him, his genuineness is beautiful.

[@obliviox]

“I know my art will die through the bodies” damn that was morbid out of left field lol

[@ObaTheGreat]

im like nobody caught that lol artist walk that thin line

[@theflyent7106]

Nothing but respect and I can speak for a several whom got terrible work but it's ok. This is Dope and he's a rock star with a humble soul, wish I could get some ink from from one of the greats. Peace n Blessings💯💯💯

[@yalowboi4563]

R.I.P. Nipsey 🙏🏽🇩🇴💯 #A.$.I.

[@Mikedastud]

This guy is set for life!!! He will always have clients I wish I could get a few tatts from him.

[@ayo2315]

New York Knicks were definitely getting KD now .bro has a WU tang and Dipset sleeve 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mikedastud]

@@ayo2315 exactly bro!!!! I can't wait 💯

[@davenesb86]

I got a sleeve by this guy, absolute legend guy and the work is beautiful

[@jorgefranco6812]

Tatum was the softy 😂

[@robkoopa7711]

LMAOO THATS THE FIRST DUDE THAT CAME INTO MIND WHEN HE SAID THAT

[@nathanaelphilippe561]

😂😂

[@ShaunbirKlair24]

Jorge Franco that’s was Lonzo brick

[@catlikepizzagaming8280]

He does his talking on the court

[@angrybusinessmankillingthe6343]

@@catlikepizzagaming8280 sure did in the playoffs this year

[@crowncity2300]

Joy, respect, truth, and being humble is what it's all about.

[@lorenzkunert9227]

2:04 this man be dropping 30 on your favorite team without going to the gym

[@j.d1055]

U can see how much of an impact of Nispseys death had to everyone even to his tattoo artist 💯🙏🏽🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@emutv4100]

never even heard of nispsey til he died, seems like the best of a bad group of people

[@riverrebel1]

For being 7 foot KD doesn't have much canvas. No matter where you put the ink you're hitting bone

[@animalscars3799]

There’s big-bodied 7 footers then there’s people like KD

[@architectinth]

I'm not into tattoo's but I'm 100% into Steve's mindset. Really impressive artistry as well.

[@MannyManhattanMusic]

#RIPNip💙

[@stevedoublen1641]

They all owe their gratitudes to Denise Rodman, he paved the way for NBA players to start having tattoos.

[@byrinateff5370]

Long live NIP

[@purpleblunts6607]

Rip Nipsey legacy will always be here

[@maskedreggie7545]

the soft guy is Tatum lol

[@worldking3838]

How did you find out

[@dennystylezz3181]

No it was deangelo russell

[@jesswestend5480]

Kevin Durant did put him on the map low key

[@fashionlife5348]

High key

[@jesswestend5480]

@@fashionlife5348 exactly lol

[@jaxkman]

Not low key lol

[@mediacenterman8583]

Nothing low key about that. That shit is blatantly obvious

[@ro_dawg4720]

He humbled up tho and didnt say hell yea I did

[@Jon-op1pr]

I don't have a single tat, and will probably never get one cause it would look like shit on me. But massive respect for this dude to live his own unique lifestyle and making it big with his very talented skill.

[@Dbooooookkk]

Get a tattoo you'll rock it

[@Mapaholic22]

Randomly met Steve at LAX. Super chill dude. Mad respect for his rise!

[@s0n_0f_cali73]

THE REAL INK MASTER💯

[@thedarkside537]

Get on down homey... your work is a masterpiece and everything you touch is gold

[@lightuber5319]

“essay in the valley do my tatts n*gga” -nipsey hussle

[@SevenFootPelican]

This is so warm. I love this

[@Brian-cl7lu]

🤝🤛🏻 respect this man a lot

[@Reel___]

*KD:* "Yo, I need new ink ASAP!" *Steve:* "What you need?" *KD:* "I need you to put a Bandaid tattoo over my calf before game 3" *Steve:* "Sure thing"

[@prince_sach50]

😂

[@pasoedodibornnla2373]

Essay in the Valley do my tatts ni#$a!! R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle.

[@freddyb2k4l47]

5:55 my favorite shoes to wear when I play nba2k.

[@hayho623]

FreddyB 2K4L same

[@swavycristv5938]

Kd gettin hella tattoos but cant buy a damn brush

[@IGoBySam23]

Why does that concern u?

[@keelunluther9754]

Lol

[@lithoniatroy]

amen!

[@mickfunny4185]

Sammie Breeze he getting nappy hair tho

[@jlv3x]

Everytime I see that brother on TV I say the same thing, I mean come on brother all that money and you ain't got no hair brush....

[@allenfoster8204]

He making that bread for real basketball players rappers and specialy nipsey R.I.P BIG HOMIE NIPSEY

[@KhakiFrontkick]

Lillard: These are important people in my family that helped me along the way... DeAndre: BAT-MOBILE

[@KyleC11]

Representing Abbotsford BC. Much Respect!

[@joshuaprusha8300]

DeAndre Jordan, channelling his inner Steven Adams. lol. btw, GREAT artwork and tattoos this guy is doing

[@mikemartinez7440]

This dude has a heart of Gold,most Tattoo Artists are full of themselves. Respect

[@TheCleaners63]

Damm I had to run that nipsey part back again rip to a real king 🤴

[@demetriusbryson1706]

That’s How We Are Supposed To Look’Out For Our Brothers, That Love and ✊🏾 Respect Sun...!!!

[@chrischrisj1199]

No wonder KD and Deandre are teaming up right now in Brooklyn

[@bortiz5260]

That’s dope man keep up the good work !

[@Rixx432]

Kd is a beast. Always liked him

[@blackninjaph2397]

KING NIP 🙏🏿😥💙

[@xerxessagalongos9158]

KD AND DEANDRE JORDAN AT THE SAME VACATION??? I SEE U KD

[@mediacenterman8583]

Well, they will be teammates next season.

[@MrDavidWise]

Steve's work is killer

[@lasttwhisper]

i cant believe espn use to put high quailty videos like this., now a days its just LeESPN and have screaming A guy. just hollering.

[@gorillaselchongchonggo]

The best tattoo artist in the world. .hopping to see you dude!!!

[@salmark9080]

KD has a rick james tattoo? lol respect

[@kojodareaper]

Salomon Markovich Respect & KD shouldn’t be used in the same sentence

[@cyrus8752]

Kojo 🤡

[@b4851-w1s]

Lol opposite

[@mr.jofficialchannel1502]

It's great to see someone come up and shine! It definitely inspires!! This is DOPE!!! .. .. 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Whiteboy39thchi]

Man my boy giving out body sleeves for $200 in the hood cant beat that 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrGRking]

🤣😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jaywick2474]

WHITEBOY 39TH if I’m paying for something that’s gone be on me for LIFE I’m paying more then 200😂

[@mediacenterman8583]

And they will probably look like trash

[@domais68]

I don't know much about tattoos but it's plainly obvious Steve is extremely talented. There were days, not all that long ago, when having tattoos made someone an exception. Now, not having tattoos makes someone the exception. Quora has a list of around 22 guys in the League without tattoos. My guess is they're around 450 current and active NBA players. (roster of 15 for 30 teams) E:60 has a number of really interesting stories....I liked this piece.

[@rrucci4008]

I was happy till the nipp spot then I got happy seeing bro here 😂💔

[@parisamorexoxoxo1567]

Hes A WONDERFUL tattoo Artist!!!

[@GoProTrikes]

I play men’s league with this man, if only he could hoop like he does his ink hahha

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Damn! Canada 🇨🇦 is doing big things! Proud to be Canadian.

[@BigShaneGillis]

KD in them Blue and Orange shorts...👀

[@Siete_24]

He goin to the knicks that’s why

[@zzzloverzzz9559]

plz shoot those 3s...

[@Blokekilla]

“I know my work will die with the bodies” lol at the end

[@matejmagdika3019]

Thanks ESPN, very cool.

[@cleryfrancismuhire4533]

His art work is absolutely breathtaking...He's a true artist

[@rickjames4406]

Surprised KD didn’t get his moms portrait with “the real mvp” under it

[@JustAwesome2020]

Damn KD has so nice piece👌🏼🔥

[@thecatch4884]

About time these fools getting quality work

[@wakeupnyc718]

kd looking high on that thumbnail lol

[@malo6411]

Dude is an amazing artist with the tatoos

[@ollyoop4036]

I met Steve a couple times back when I lived around the same area as him. Super nice dude, his tattoos look sick in person too.

[@xcelljy]

KD has a wu tang tattoo, YO JAMES DOLAN , hire wu tang to bring KD TO THE BIG APPLE YO ! ! ! U KNOW WHAT I MEAN..

[@Mikedastud]

He's on the way DJ will see to that

[@fredohendrixx3031]

James Dolan bout to give Durant the whole apple

[@OGGOAT23]

Actually there is a Wu Tang interview from 2 weeks ago with Desus and Mero on Showtime..round about 8:22 they was talking about KD and Knicks..they said they don't want KD to play for the sorry ass Knicks

[@alexramsay7119]

Rest In Peace Nipsey

[@TheSharpeye8inatoR]

I wonder what would NBA players right now look like when they get old, especially with those tattoos 😂

[@lewislighting7776]

Tall ass old black dudes with faded tattoos you can hardly see

[@churchlove9995]

Loved this segment

[@ryloagnb]

Thought the thumbnail was adam22 for a sec

[@alejandrozamora8964]

Rip king nipsey hussle

[@chewkie420]

Damn Kevin where your family at🤔 Shout out to Damian lillard

[@KD-wj4gq]

Chewkie 420 they on his chest and back

[@chriscollier7516]

Such a wholesome video

[@andy63106]

I'm glad for this dude! That's top achievement

[@hansonduron8650]

Dude got mad skills

[@teejaytv3821]

Bro I never knew kd had tats😭

[@kellieblogg8863]

Tyler Jones fr?

[@Hinshu85]

I knew about the one in his back not the rest.

[@MacP12]

He prolly wanted to respect his mom wishes or sum not get them anywhere too visible

[@gerardov.9716]

😄

[@MzFree2BMe]

Dope AF, also R.i.P Nip!!