Machine Gun Kelly's "Born With Horns" Tattoo
In anticipation of their then-imminent album release, Kelly and Barker unveiled matching script tattoos in 2022. The twin pieces can be seen on both their left forearms and spell out the name of Kelly's single "Born With Horns," which was originally going to be the name of his sixth studio album before he finally decided on "Mainstream Sellout" as the title instead.
Machine Gun Kelly's Voodoo-Doll Tattoo
In a May 2022 birthday tribute to fiancée Megan Fox, Kelly gave the first look at his matching voodoo-doll ring tattoos with the "Jennifer's Body" star. The tiny designs sit on their left ring fingers.
Machine Gun Kelly's Ryuk Tattoo
Kelly got a drawing of Ryuk, the antagonist of the popular anime series "Death Note," inked on the outside of his left wrist. The figure is placed inside a red-inked, half-eaten apple.
Machine Gun Kelly's Ace of Hearts Tattoo
On the inside of his left wrist, there's an ace of hearts in solid red ink.
Machine Gun Kelly's "Live Free" and Chain Tattoos
Above the ace of hearts, Kelly has the words "Live Free" inked in cursive script, which is one-half of his symmetrical wrist tattoos. A chain is inked around his right wrist in the exact location. Together, the piece "symbolizes that you can either live a life under the limitations of 'the man' or you can live for yourself and live for the moment."
Machine Gun Kelly's "F*ck Off" Tattoo
He has the phrase "F*ck Off" tattooed on the side of his left wrist, which is one of his "three-in-the-morning tattoos."
Machine Gun Kelly's "East 303" Arm Tattoo
Kelly has Denver's area code, "East 303," tattooed on his left bicep. He lived in Denver from when he was 9 through 14 and credits Denver and Cleveland as the two cities that molded him into the person he is today.
Machine Gun Kelly's "Den" Tattoo
On his left triceps, the vertical block letters spell out "Den," which pays homage to his home city Denver.
Machine Gun Kelly's "1984"-Inspired Tattoo
As an ode to George Orwell's dystopian sci-fi novel "1984," Kelly got the clock tower representing Big Brother from the saga inked on the top of his left shoulder. A bunch of revolutionaries can also be seen at the bottom of the building. "It's the idea that Big Brother is watching you, and down here, you see all the people revolting against it," he told The Drop in 2013. He got it when he was 19.
Machine Gun Kelly's Black Heart Tattoo
On the inside of his left forearm, MGK has a "stone-cold heart," which depicts his experience in the cutthroat music industry over the years. "When you spend so many years in this industry, you really learn to harden yourself and not let people in," he shared with GQ in 2016 while explaining the meaning behind the piece.
Machine Gun Kelly's Oscar Wilde Quote Tattoo
Kelly has an Oscar Wilde quote on the inside of his left forearm that reads: "Every sinner has a future / Every saint has a past."
Machine Gun Kelly's "Kiss the Sky" Tattoo
He has the title of his 2017 single "Kiss the Sky" off the album "Bloom" inked on the inside of his left elbow. He described the piece as a reminder to "not be afraid to search, even if you don't know what you're searching for."
Machine Gun Kelly's Friend's Artwork Tattoo
Situated close to the "Kiss the Sky" script is a replica of one of Kelly's friend's artworks, which features a distorted face sketch of a man with small horns extending from both sides of his head and a halo above.
Machine Gun Kelly's Danger-Sign Tattoo
Inked on the inside of his left wrist is a skull danger sign with two intersecting crosses below it.
Machine Gun Kelly's Red Hot Chili Peppers Tattoo
Kelly has the symbol of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers emblazoned on his left elbow. RHCP have immensely influenced Kelly's creative and sonic vision, but they also held him up during a dark period of his life growing up. "The reason I got the RHCP tattoo is because that's when I was going through my issue with drugs and I was reading 'Scar Tissue' by Anthony Kiedis. I didn't end up going to rehab because everyone around me was not encouraging rehab," he shared with Untitled Magazine. "Anthony Kiedis' story just helped me so much, and it helped me stop with the whole thing."
Machine Gun Kelly's "5:3666" Tattoo
The title of Kelly's 2019 track "5:3666" is inked on the inside of his left wrist in a small font.
Machine Gun Kelly's "Envy" Wrist Tattoo
Kelly has the word "Envy" tattooed on his outer left wrist.
Machine Gun Kelly's Red Star Tattoo
A solid red star can be seen on Kelly's left forearm near his elbow.
Machine Gun Kelly's Upper-Shoulder Blast-Over Tattoo
In March 2021, Kelly visited tattooist Chaim Machlev to add a blast-over to his upper left shoulder that starts near the Big Brother artwork and includes a 3D mesh of thin lines that stretch up to his forearm.
Machine Gun Kelly's Forearm Cover-Up Tattoo
On his upper left forearm, Kelly added intricate artwork that's hard to decipher but effectively covers up his older pieces in the location.
