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A Look at Offset’s Tattoo Collection, Including Tributes to His Family
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Offset often turns to music to candidly express his life’s journey, charting its highs and tribulations, and his approach to body artwork is quite similar. The Migos rapper, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, started his ink collection in his teenage years and has since accumulated over 60 pieces scattered across his arms, legs, upper body, and face. Each design captures a memorable moment in the life of the 32-year-old hip-hip artist.
“All my tattoos are meaningful,” he told GQ in a November 2023 chat. “I remember all the times I was getting it and how it meant to me during the time. I got a lot of people that mean a lot to me tatted on me.”
His sprawling tattoo assortment features everything from his friends and family to his favorite artists and movies. The rapper’s largest design includes an intricate back piece as a tribute to his late cousin and bandmate, Takeoff, and in May 2023, he got the faces of his five children tattooed on the back of his legs. The rapper also dedicated a few of his designs to his now ex-wife and fellow musician Cardi B, who has a tattoo collection of her own worth checking out. During their time together, the former couple even gave each other a matching tattoo commemorating their wedding date.
From his Takeoff tribute and many face tattoos to the ink dedicated to his kids, mother, and grandparents, read ahead for a breakdown of all known Offset tattoos, along with their significance to the rapper.
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Offset’s Face Tattoos
Offset’s “Kulture” Face Tattoo
Kulture, the name of his and Cardi B’s daughter, born July 10, 2018, is inked about the Migos rapper’s left jawline. He got this sentimental piece done by the tattooist Bricks, who debuted it on social media in September 2018.
Offset’s “Blessed” Face Tattoo
The word “Blessed” is inked in a black-colored cursive font over Offset’s right eyebrow.
Offset’s Cross Face Tattoo
Offset’s left cheek bears the outline of a cross, representing his religious devotion. While speaking with GQ, the rapper revealed this was the first-ever face tattoo he got. “I got that in jail, too,” he said of the piece, which he shared was painful and has been retouched since.
Offset’s “Kody” Face Tattoo
On the right side of his face, just above his jawline, the rapper got the name of his son, “Kody,” tattooed in cursive font.
Offset’s Eiffel Tower Face Tattoo
Offset got a tiny ink of the Eiffel Tower on the far right side of his face, placed horizontally next to his ear. He got this as a tribute to his late friend, Paris. A light, black-colored letter “P” is also inked near the top of the design.
Offset’s “YKN” Face Tattoo
Placed parallel alongside the Eiffel Tower piece, Offset has the phrase “YKN” tattooed near his left ear. It’s an acronym that stands for “you know nothing.”
Offset’s Angel Face Tattoo
On the left side of his face, Offset has an angel playing a guitar, likely representing his love for music.
Offset’s Hearts Face Tattoo
Two varying-sized tiny hearts are tattooed on the right side of his face, right below the angel piece.
Offset’s “100” Face Tattoo
Located on his right cheek below his eye is the number “100.” According to the rapper, it captures his authentic personality. “Gotta keep it 100,” he briefly explained to GQ.
Offset’s Ribbon Face Tattoo
Next to his left eye, Offset has a tiny ribbon drawn to raise awareness for cancer. The cause is close to the rapper’s heart, as he lost his grandmother to bladder cancer in 2012.
Offset’s “Sallie Ann Smith” Face Tattoo
In honor of his late grandmother, Offset added her name, “Sallie Ann Smith,” over his right brow. The rapper has touched on their close bond in an interview. “She watched me when my mama couldn’t be there,” he said to AndScape. “She was my daddy. She was the go-to person. If I was in trouble with my mama, I’d go to my grandma, and she always got my back if I’m wrong or right.”
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Offset’s Neck Tattoos
Offset’s “Cardi B” Neck Tattoo
In 2018, Offset got Cardi B’s name inked on the right side of his neck.
Offset’s Dove Neck Tattoo
A dove mid-flight is tattooed on the left side of his neck, below his ear. Though the rapper hasn’t shared the inspiration behind this piece, the bird often represents love, peace, and fulfillment in life.
Offset’s Buttercup Neck Tattoo
A drawing of Buttercup from the popular cartoon series “The Powerpuff Girls” can be seen tattooed on the right side of his neck. The rapper debuted this ink in 2018 and has since shared the sweet inspiration behind the piece. “It’s my girl’s favorite cartoon little character,” he told GQ, referencing Cardi B’s love for the feisty animated character.
Offset’s “World is Mine” Neck Tattoo
Situated in the center of Offset’s neck is a hand holding a globe with the words, “World is mine.”
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Offset's Left Arm Tattoos
Offset’s “Latabia” Tattoo
“Latabia,” his mother’s name, is inked vertically down the length of his left bicep. It was one of the first tattoos he ever got. Because he was only 14 years old at the time, he told GQ that he chose family tributes for his first designs to alleviate the potential scolding he would receive once his family found out. “I got my mama name, I got my grandmama name, and I got my granddaddy name,” he said when describing the inspiration behind the tattoo.
Offset’s “007” Arm Tattoo
At the top of his left shoulder, Offset has a “007” ink with flames emerging from the digits. This piece marks his long-time love for the James Bond video game franchise. “Before I was playing Call of Duty, I was playing “007,”” he told GQ, describing his love for the series.
Offset’s Dollar Forearm Tattoo
A massive dollar sign is tattooed on the top of his left forearm.
Offset’s Gucci Arm Tattoo
He has the luxury brand Gucci’s logo tattooed on the back of his left hand.
Offset’s “A” Arm Tattoo
The logo of the Atlanta Braves baseball team sits on Offset’s left forearm, near the elbow.
Offset’s Alien Spaceship Arm Tattoo
A couple of tiny alien spaceships are tattooed on Offset’s inner left forearm. It’s among the early pieces he got when he was still a teenager.
Offset’s “Reggie” Arm Tattoo
Offset has his brother Reggie’s name tattooed on his left forearm, which he admits is hard to spot because the ink has since faded.
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Offset's Right Arm Tattoos
Offset’s Wedding Date Hand Tattoo
For Valentine’s Day in 2022, Offset and Cardi B gave each other matching tattoos of their wedding day, “9.20.17,” in a tiny font across their thumbs.
Offset’s Microphone Arm Tattoo
Offset has a microphone ink on his inner right forearm, which likely represents his passion for music.
Offset’s Skull Tattoo
A skull drawing is inked on his right forearm, next to the microphone piece.
Offset’s “Death by Dishonor” Tattoo
The phrase “Death by Dishonor” is inked on the inside of his right forearm, near the elbow fold.
Offset’s Gucci Arm Tattoos
Offset’s right arm also bears a couple of Gucci symbols in varying sizes, including near his elbow and on his right bicep.
Offset’s Cartoon Arm Tattoo
An animated character wearing a helmet and holding a guitar is tattooed on his right inner forearm.
Offset’s Money Bag Arm Tattoo
Situated on his right upper arm is a money bag accompanied by a few dollar signs.
Offset’s Jesus Portrait Arm Tattoo
On the back of his right hand, the rapper has a Jesus portrait, which echoes his Christian faith.
Offset’s Grandparents’ Name Tattoos
Offset has two script tattoos depicting his grandparents’ names on his right forearm. The rapper has been open about his grandmother’s unending support for him on numerous occasions, and he even got his grandfather to make a cameo in his “Red Room” music video.
Offset’s “Kalen” Name Tattoo
His brother Kalen’s name is also inked on Offset’s right forearm.
Offset’s Starfish Arm Tattoo
A bunch of tiny starfish tattoos are located on Offset’s right forearm, near the elbow fold.