Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr., known professionally by his stage name, 6Lack (Black) is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper. His single, “Prblms” got him recognition from his 2016 album. His second album, “East Atlanta Love Letter” peaked at no 3 on the Billboard 200. 6Lack is currently a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village and is signed with the Interscope and LoveRenaissance Records. The rapper also has a daughter named Syx, with the girlfriend, Jaycina Almond. 6lack has many interesting tattoos on his body. Let us look at his tattoos and the meanings behind them.

1. ‘Panther and Words’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The right pec of the singer has a tattoo of the face of a black panther on it. His left pec also has the words, “Self Made” tattooed on it.

Meaning: The tattoo on his chest represents his spirit animal and the words represent how he worked hard to achieve his goals and coming into the music industry without anyone’s help.

2. ‘Diamond’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The middle of the rapper’s stomach has a diamond tattooed on it, just above his belly button. The words, “IN THE ROUGH” are also tattooed on his waistline.

Meaning: The tattoo design together represents the phrase, “Diamond in the rough”. The tattoo also signifies his journey alone and his rise to fame without any help or a mentor to guide him. He is the “Diamond” in the rough.

3. ‘One’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The right side of his body has the words, “1 ONE G” tattooed on it.

4. ‘Bear’ Tattoo

Tattoo: There is a small bear tattooed on the upper side of his left forearm.

Meaning: The bear on his left forearm is a tattoo that he got for the bear that was with him on the album cover for his debut album, “FREE 6LACK”

5. ‘Crown’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The inner side of his left forearm has a crown tattooed on it.

Meaning: The crown on his arm represents self-confidence, glory, and victory.