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  • Seattle rapper Macklemore didn’t want to get any tattoos. But once he got his first, he couldn’t stop.
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  • @anthony5439
    @anthony5439 Před 7 lety +851

    "Don't put a bumper sticker on a Cadillac."
    Macklemore, my good friend, I have never heard truer words been said.

  • @illlusion7515
    @illlusion7515 Před 7 lety +2664

    Finally someone that realizes getting your significant others name tattooed isnt smart haha

    • @Kingro619
      @Kingro619 Před 7 lety +75

      "Finally" ? I'm pretty sure that's a well established unwritten rule.

    • @Anorak_FYC
      @Anorak_FYC Před 6 lety +25

      somebody needs to tell this dude in my class he has 3 female names on his forearm .. like in big curse lettering

    • @bakerboysdist.7559
      @bakerboysdist.7559 Před 6 lety

      Shoutout ZILLA

    • @dumb_luckrec2372
      @dumb_luckrec2372 Před 6 lety

      ILL LUSION lololil

    • @sarahburggraf861
      @sarahburggraf861 Před 5 lety +2

      ILL LUSION im not superstitious, but i was divorced a few months after getting my husband's name

  • @MrThemovie321
    @MrThemovie321 Před 7 lety +1073

    "but i've been eatin bro" LOL

  • @wexum6255
    @wexum6255 Před 7 lety +731

    "But yo, thats $50 for a tshirt".

    • @mowrice8579
      @mowrice8579 Před 6 lety +3

      I laughed so hard

    • @chasethomsen7616
      @chasethomsen7616 Před 6 lety +12

      Limited edition let's do some simple addition

    • @scalamaski
      @scalamaski Před 5 lety

      Got thrift shopping with the $20 he had in his pocket

  • @mikeross5627
    @mikeross5627 Před 6 lety +193

    His mindset behind the Ink is glorious. Chalk it up, get some more.

  • @netherhaileygaming4631
    @netherhaileygaming4631 Před 7 lety +178

    He seems pretty down to earth. Respect, man, respect.

  • @noyoureatowel.8029
    @noyoureatowel.8029 Před 7 lety +739

    American Traditional will always be one of the best styles ever. Bold will hold!!

  • @alydematti
    @alydematti Před 7 lety +34

    He, his tattoos, and their meanings are beautiful. Much respect for him!

  • @guinnevereschronicles2225

    My favorite tattoo of his is the Helen tattoo. The fact that he spent the day with his grandma, filmed a music video going through a bucket list with her (I believe it was also her birthday the day it was released) and she picked out the font for that tattoo is so sweet

  • @kvxcigotem5420
    @kvxcigotem5420 Před 7 lety +110

    The significant other tattoo curse is 100% true. My mom got my dads initials on the back of her neck and 1 year later they got divorced and most parlors she went to wouldn’t even do it because they know that it’s a curse. And she found a place and they did it. But it’s crazy how true the curse is.

    • @aliciarios3921
      @aliciarios3921 Před 6 lety

      My brother has his first gf/ baby mama name on him they didn't last, had another one that didn't last, has a portrait of one on his NECK didn't last and now he has his current gf/another baby mama on his body so we shall see.....

    • @ellacarson8005
      @ellacarson8005 Před 5 lety

      My friend's mother is an ultra conservative Christian and she didn't justify any tattoos, but she got her husband's initials tattooed on her ring finger because she thought they were going to be married forever. They divorced shortly after

    • @mamabear2833
      @mamabear2833 Před 3 lety

      @@aliciarios3921 did they last?

  • @jackhoggard6052
    @jackhoggard6052 Před 4 lety +17

    My bro is wearing Gucci did u forget about thrift shop my dude 😂

  • @maggiemusic777
    @maggiemusic777 Před 7 lety +1200

    *This makes me love him even [Mackle]MORE*

  • @sundeeneff2627
    @sundeeneff2627 Před 6 lety +4

    I feel like Macklemore is like, one of the best people to be friends with. His personality, his political standpoint, and just all of him seems like an awesome person.

  • @CastroRides
    @CastroRides Před 4 lety +4

    American traditional is never going to die

  • @shr7742
    @shr7742 Před 7 lety +72

    He is an Amazing artist i love his new album 😆

  • @h63511
    @h63511 Před 7 lety +10

    "but i been eatin bro" im dead lmao same

  • @yahaverlboim7543
    @yahaverlboim7543 Před 7 lety +961

    I guess you can call it a: tattoour
    Ok I'll leave now

  • @yourdad4427
    @yourdad4427 Před 7 lety +6

    That’s how I feel about my tattoos and I don’t have that mentality of “I’ll regret this” because more or less I think a tattoo through but also I think it has its place and it’s been placed for a reason 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @tantheman9960
    @tantheman9960 Před 7 lety +145

    As soon as he started explaining The Noah tattoo I had someone request me on Instagram named Noah

  • @maxim9461
    @maxim9461 Před 4 lety +14

    He got the “Why didn’t you get a Tattoo of me) type GF
    That’s harsh man , sorry bout’ that

  • @bullyanabossayyye2601
    @bullyanabossayyye2601 Před 6 lety +5

    One celebrity that actually has decent tattoos

  • @Ericggz
    @Ericggz Před 7 lety +28

    I dig macklemore tats

  • @KayraR1221
    @KayraR1221 Před 7 lety +44

    he seems like such a cool guy, and who cares if his tats aren't freaking davinci paintings, I think they're cool

  • @evantzanakos4514
    @evantzanakos4514 Před 6 lety +252

    The only rapper that doesn't talk like he is on *lean*

    • @collinsjones1805
      @collinsjones1805 Před 6 lety +14

      Evan Tzanakos how about logic? Eminem? Jay z? Ect

    • @jmontre581
      @jmontre581 Před 6 lety +8

      What about Big KRIT, Kendrick Lamar? The list goes on, dont say rappers if you only know a few bro.

    • @dantebeebox488
      @dantebeebox488 Před 6 lety +7

      Evan Tzanakos Kendrick Lamar? Drake? Logic? XXXTentacion? Nas? Post Malone?

    • @evantzanakos4514
      @evantzanakos4514 Před 6 lety +2

      Ok, thanks Einstein. If you didn't know, that comment was a joke.

    • @mumu4L
      @mumu4L Před 5 lety +1

      X, joey, ski mask, etc

  • @KVandendriessche
    @KVandendriessche Před 7 lety +184

    Insists that he’s not a hipster by saying that he was into something way before it was cool. 🤣

    • @Punabadehose
      @Punabadehose Před 7 lety +56

      Kerry Godbout he didn't say that. What he said is, when that trend came up he liked it. He also said that he didn't want to follow that trend then in case he changes his mind.

    • @paytonmadson7236
      @paytonmadson7236 Před 6 lety +6

      Okay, but he literally said the opposite? He said that he started liking it when it became a hipster trend.

  • @pedrosiqueira1898
    @pedrosiqueira1898 Před 7 lety +126

    BRING NINJA (DIE ANTWOORD)!!!

  • @jennyq4979
    @jennyq4979 Před 7 lety +1

    My mom and dad were both tattoo artists in Tacoma, Wa. for around 30 years, i sure wish he could've been tattooed by them. They were truly old school.

  • @bigoof7384
    @bigoof7384 Před 6 lety +5

    BROO, HIS TATTOOS ARE THE TATTOOS IN NBA 2K !! I'M DEAD

  • @theseer165
    @theseer165 Před 4 lety +2

    I always thought he was so attractive. His energy is so cool.

  • @aoifefioa
    @aoifefioa Před 7 lety +22

    macklemore: i got this tattoo of a clover i’m irish *shows tattoo of a shamrock*

  • @chrisodriscoll3077
    @chrisodriscoll3077 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm Irish and no one calls what he has on his finger a clover . We call it a Shamrock. He dropped Paddy points big time there. But still love for Mack :)

  • @joannehatt3077
    @joannehatt3077 Před 6 lety +1

    Love Ben; he just seems like such a genuinely lovely down to earth guy❤️

  • @pookie112
    @pookie112 Před 6 lety +1

    Your grandma is so cute!! She is adorable!!

  • @Kylerogerzzz
    @Kylerogerzzz Před 7 lety +108

    Wears a gucci shirt now lol

    • @iamhappyso
      @iamhappyso Před 6 lety +7

      Jeff Dahmer Complains about a t-shirt being 50 dollars

    • @flyingmonkeys5097
      @flyingmonkeys5097 Před 6 lety +3

      he can now afford fifty dollars for a t shirt how life has changed

  • @vivaciousvelvet
    @vivaciousvelvet Před 3 lety

    One of the few ppl on this segment with clean crisp art.

  • @mohamadh1678
    @mohamadh1678 Před 6 lety +3

    this guy is a legend dude! "don't play with death, don't do drugs"👐

  • @pettysiss3280
    @pettysiss3280 Před 6 lety +240

    I liked this video before watching cuz it's Macklemore🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @praise_val
    @praise_val Před 6 lety +1

    I love him so much, and the new album is fire

  • @missiecombs7280
    @missiecombs7280 Před 5 lety

    I just can't get enough Macklemore ❤️❤️

  • @AoNLobby
    @AoNLobby Před 7 lety +7

    Its not a bumper sticker think of it as a wrap or custom paint job

  • @honeyisb4743
    @honeyisb4743 Před 6 lety

    I LOVE MACKLEMORE SO DUCKING MUCH. NOT EVEN KIDDING.

  • @sarahhdior
    @sarahhdior Před 7 lety +11

    Do yachty next

  • @poppysilk365
    @poppysilk365 Před 7 lety +4

    I fr love his manly hands

  • @TheSuriNo
    @TheSuriNo Před 6 lety +2

    Glad to know my name is on macklemores arm

  • @BriPilar12
    @BriPilar12 Před 6 lety +2

    I love him. And tattoos

  • @gottahavefaith.
    @gottahavefaith. Před 6 lety

    Macklemore oh Macklemore I love you!! Your my life and your daughter and wife are cute and pretty keep doing what your doing!! Never stop!

  • @AnnaMae41194
    @AnnaMae41194 Před 6 lety

    I wish I had the money for all the tattoos I want, but the upside of having to wait years between each one is that I have time to finalize my idea before crunch time.

  • @Kingro619
    @Kingro619 Před 7 lety +17

    Changed his haircut because people were saying it's an alt-right haircut. Lame.

    • @maineblue1564
      @maineblue1564 Před 7 lety

      OK wtff

    • @Kingro619
      @Kingro619 Před 7 lety +1

      Shocking but it's true. That's how ridiculous the world has gotten.

    • @davieshahubert2388
      @davieshahubert2388 Před 6 lety +2

      He got rid of the "Macklemore" over a year ago now, so that definitely isn't why.

  • @anjeniuous
    @anjeniuous Před 6 lety

    The intro doh😂😂😂

  • @aidangreene414
    @aidangreene414 Před 5 lety

    Love that his first analogy has to do with cadillacs

  • @computer_love
    @computer_love Před 6 lety

    That ending speech so deep

  • @guccistain9069
    @guccistain9069 Před 6 lety +2

    1:52 *All seeing eye*

  • @margaritashot4559
    @margaritashot4559 Před 5 lety +2

    His outfit is kind of sick tho

  • @TigressFyre
    @TigressFyre Před 3 lety

    i love macklemore sm. and i have two tats

  • @jonlucero626
    @jonlucero626 Před 5 lety

    I think he says it best about the culture and what tattoos mean!

  • @amandapeters-bambic2507

    One word: RESPECT

  • @Lia-uo8ig
    @Lia-uo8ig Před 6 lety

    The leopard. Hahahha

  • @shieroc
    @shieroc Před 4 lety

    He looks like the boy next door. I like that

  • @CafefantasmaMX
    @CafefantasmaMX Před 6 lety

    His Noah tat kinda made me tear up a little... Reminded me of someone.

  • @MetalizedButt
    @MetalizedButt Před 6 lety +1

    Really diggin the solid colorless plain black style in all his tatts. He has good fair skin for color tatts though, quite a waste.

  • @TA-zy7lg
    @TA-zy7lg Před 7 lety +27

    did he just quote kim kardashian

  • @TMovesPieces
    @TMovesPieces Před 6 lety +2

    do this with Ed Sheeran

  • @antonia1547
    @antonia1547 Před 7 lety +78

    Well he takes men spreading to the next level

    • @iamhappyso
      @iamhappyso Před 6 lety

      LOL

    • @iamhappyso
      @iamhappyso Před 6 lety

      Swag God Probably a man spreader

    • @iamhappyso
      @iamhappyso Před 6 lety +2

      Swag God Yes, we men should get neutered, that way we won’t have to manspread.

    • @flyingmonkeys5097
      @flyingmonkeys5097 Před 6 lety

      S P R E A D I N G

    • @TeethOfDead
      @TeethOfDead Před 5 lety

      Its disgusting that ppl think that sitting like this is an issue

  • @saraigiron8282
    @saraigiron8282 Před 6 lety

    R.I.P Noah

  • @tonio6414
    @tonio6414 Před 5 lety +2

    Me with my one tattoo 👀

  • @femkes2126
    @femkes2126 Před 7 lety

    I love his tattoos

  • @missmeyon
    @missmeyon Před 6 lety

    "You don't put a bumper sticker on a Cadillac. "

  • @ernestoarellano7869
    @ernestoarellano7869 Před 6 lety +3

    Do blackbear next

  • @Lauren-pu2oe
    @Lauren-pu2oe Před 6 lety +1

    Love how he's like I'm irish when it's not a clover that symbolises ireland it's a shamrock

  • @avolcano7163
    @avolcano7163 Před 6 lety +1

    Tyler Joseph tattoo tour

  • @lolaa8828
    @lolaa8828 Před 6 lety

    He is so nice!

  • @stephanyb09
    @stephanyb09 Před 6 lety

    He is awesome! ❤👏

  • @alair9286
    @alair9286 Před 6 lety

    That was inspiring.

  • @Victoria-nu4td
    @Victoria-nu4td Před 4 lety

    Now I know which one Macklemore is 🙌🏻

  • @alannahryan5935
    @alannahryan5935 Před 6 lety +4

    THATS A SHAMROCK NOT A CLOVER!!! Call yourself Irish...

  • @tabbykat2015
    @tabbykat2015 Před 7 lety +1

    I've been getting tattoos longer then macklemore lol. But he has more then I do. I got my first tattoo when I was 18. I'm 21 now and due to school and having problems finding a job I couldn't get more until I had an income. I do have a job, coming up on a year now and I'm now up to five tattoos. Getting more next year. Heck might get one more this year but due to the cold weather I'm not sure if I will yet.

  • @tjsvvv7097
    @tjsvvv7097 Před 6 lety

    i like his style

  • @JamesB.1
    @JamesB.1 Před 6 lety

    He has good taste in tattoos.

  • @Iiidlee
    @Iiidlee Před 6 lety

    YES

  • @tiesbooij1077
    @tiesbooij1077 Před 5 lety +1

    Lol all his tattoos look like bumperstickers

  • @keithcostello1388
    @keithcostello1388 Před 5 lety

    10/10 attitude great tattoos aswell

  • @musiq3109
    @musiq3109 Před 6 lety

    He got so many tattoos within a year and a half

  • @Thecompaq77
    @Thecompaq77 Před 4 lety

    pure class

  • @PayneKiller
    @PayneKiller Před 6 lety +1

    What happened at 3:36?

  • @johnredberg
    @johnredberg Před 7 lety +96

    He's a cool, likeable guy, and super skilled at what he does. Having said that, these tatoos suck. Sorry Mac. ;)

    • @anthonycalarie1414
      @anthonycalarie1414 Před 7 lety +55

      These all look pretty solidly executed. Nothing stuck out as bad, except the clover maybe.

    • @readifdumb
      @readifdumb Před 6 lety +12

      A tattoo is subjective to the person wearing it, whether they like it or not is determined whether the tattoo sucks or not. You may not like it, others may like it, but all that matters is that he likes them. I'm personally going to get tattoos that I like, but I did get others input on what I'm gonna be getting, so I feel more confident with what I'm getting.

    • @ernestparham7558
      @ernestparham7558 Před 6 lety +6

      I like those tats

  • @sultanqasim41
    @sultanqasim41 Před 5 lety

    THEY LOOK GOOD!!

  • @sarahsu4863
    @sarahsu4863 Před 5 lety +1

    Strange , how so many famous people,whom have plenty of dosh!, seem to get some really sheeetty tats. 🤔

  • @Tylerxxx07
    @Tylerxxx07 Před 6 lety +1

    I remember the impractical jokers said Blanco more

  • @michaelcragg8023
    @michaelcragg8023 Před 7 lety

    Is there a style or anything similar to the design of the Noah tattoo?

  • @tyler-tk6fx
    @tyler-tk6fx Před 7 lety

    he's so chill

  • @jajajojo906
    @jajajojo906 Před 7 lety +2

    is it bad to get tattoo of your significant others? jinx?

  • @filipschougaard1543
    @filipschougaard1543 Před 6 lety

    2:57 why did they cut it like that

  • @watermalone3590
    @watermalone3590 Před 5 lety +1

    love u my dude 💕
    r.i.p 💕

    • @The2Collective
      @The2Collective Před 5 lety

      You mean Mac Miller right? Lmao Macklemore isn't dead

    • @watermalone3590
      @watermalone3590 Před 5 lety

      Cliftuzzi
      Wait, so ur telling me, this whole time I though Macklemore committed suicide, he’s still alive..?

    • @The2Collective
      @The2Collective Před 5 lety

      @@watermalone3590 yep😂

  • @LaurentSparksMusic
    @LaurentSparksMusic Před 5 lety +2

    he got all these in a year and a half?? that my friends is what we call gettin blasted

  • @Evan-ub8yx
    @Evan-ub8yx Před 5 lety

    As an Irishman I'd like to tell Macklemore he is not Irish.

  • @igot2755
    @igot2755 Před 6 lety

    Send that instrumental please #dope

  • @jacobvitello8724
    @jacobvitello8724 Před 7 lety +1

    why haven't they done Mac Miller?

  • @Nishka88
    @Nishka88 Před 6 lety

    he seems quite likable.

  • @preetamraj8241
    @preetamraj8241 Před 6 lety

    The curse of Good Kid m.A.A.d City

  • @kur5ula
    @kur5ula Před 3 lety

    He sounds like Travis Barker