5. Axe Playing Kurt Cobain

Along with a portrait shot of the Nirvana front many on one of his left finger and the classic lyrics ‘whatever’ and ‘nevermind’ on his palms – etched by tattoo artist JonBoy – Post has a black and gray action shot of Kurt Cobain smoking a cigarette and playing guitar, in the crook of his left elbow.

6. Dylan on the harmonica

Just above Cobain and next to Lil Peep Post Malone has a grayscale tribute to folk music legend Bob Dylan: the popular songwriter with a harmonica close by his mouth.

 

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Hand and Finger Tattoos

Malone has a series of small, black and gray portraits on the fingers of both hands. These represent different musicians that have inspired him over the years. Bankroll Fresh, Dimebag Darrell, George Harrison, John Lennon, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kurt Cobain and Elvis all have their places on Malone’s digits.

On his right hand above musician’s row and some barbed wire, Malone sports a bad ass animal realist roaring bear tattoo done in black and gray. Bears are another symbol of courage, but also strength and unwavering concentration.

Lit Match Tattoo

Malone has a simple black and gray lit match tattoo at the outside base of his right thumb.

St. Jude Tattoo

Another black and gray portrait piece, Malone has St. Jude tattooed on his left forearm, facing forward. While he hasn’t directly commented on the significance of this piece, St Jude is the patron saint of lost causes, which most likely informs Malone’s choice for this specific tattoo.

Large Color Skull Arm Tattoo

On his left arm Post Malone has one of his few full color tattoos, a skull piece done in red, white and blue. It has a lot of Texas about it with the large negative space star image at the center of the forehead, and red/white halving of the rest of the skull.