Machine Gun Kelly Debuts Upper Body Blackout Tattoo For Spiritual Purposes

Machine Gun Kelly has unveiled his most dramatic tattoo but — a layer of stable black ink throughout virtually his total higher torso … and sure, we have confirmed it is the actual deal.

The rapper dropped his new look on IG Tuesday … and you’ll see that the black ink saturates just about half of his higher physique … with a few of his OG inkings peeking by way of strategically positioned paneled gaps down his arms and in between a cross image throughout his chest.

Machine Gun Kelly’s choice to bear this transformation was a deeply private one, in response to his tattoo artist ROXX who did this job for the artist — and who tells TMZ that MGK had a “spiritual consultation”. We’re informed he defined to her all his tatts had been too chaotic for him now and he was in search of change and order in his life.

That is additionally one thing MGK makes clear in his IG caption … explaining that the blackout cover-up was for “spiritual purposes only.” FWIW, Kelly made positive nobody might remark.

Oh, and if you happen to’re questioning whether or not it was painful … ROXX praises him for being the hardest shopper she’s ever had. So, secure to say … it damage loads.

Roxx tells us they began the method in mid-Dec with MGK coming to see her at her personal L.A. studio 4 days every week for 13 six-hour periods … and he is nonetheless obtained a bit of extra left to go — making it one of many largest initiatives she’s performed in such a short while. She’s not performed but both … ROXX says she’s obtained a bit extra tattooing to do on him to complete the job.