Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr., known popularly by his stage name, Famous Dex is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is best known for his songs, “Japan” and “Pick It Up” which both peaked at number 28 and 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100. He started his career in 2015 when he released two mixtapes titled, “Never Seen It Coming” and “Dexter’s Laboratory” which gained him success. Later, in 2018 Dexter released his first studio album, “Dex meets Dexter” that peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 200 albums chart.

Like most young rappers of his age, Dexter also has many tattoos on his body that tell his story. Many of the tattoos on his body are inspired by loved ones but most of all, his mother. Let us take a look at the tattoos that his body adorns and explore the meanings behind them.

Face Tattoos

1. Hands, Stars, and Ribbons Tattoos

Tattoo: Dex’s forehead contains many tattoos. The right side of his forehead contains two hands joined in prayer tattooed on it. There is a line of stars tattooed right next to it. The middle of his forehead contains a large pink ribbon tattooed on it. There are a few more ribbons tattooed on his forehead that keep on decreasing in size moving towards the right.

Meaning: The praying hands are a tattoo that represents his religious views as a Christian. The ribbons on his forehead support a cause as they are the symbol of spreading awareness about breast cancer. The ribbon tattoos on his face are the tattoos that hold the most meaning for him as his mom was diagnosed with the same and did not make it.

2. Hearts, Word, and Ribbon Tattoos

Tattoo: The right cheek of the rapper contains three little pink hearts tattooed on it. The words, “Baby Dex” are tattooed just below his right eye and another little pink ribbon is tattooed above the words.