Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Shocking New Blackout Tattoo That Required 44 Needles

Machine Gun Kelly, also known by his real name Colson Baker, has taken to social media to show off his latest tattoo work. 

Known for his extensive collection of body art that covers almost his entire body, he has now chosen to mask many of his existing tattoos with a bold blackout design.

Colson Baker, better known as Machine Gun Kelly, has decided to cover a significant portion of his torso with deep, solid black ink. 

Despite this drastic change, some of his earlier tattoos manage to peek through the darkness, creating a striking contrast.

Machine Gun Kelly debuted his new ink on Instagram. Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The renowned tattoo artist ROXX took to Instagram to post a picture of the 'Bloody Valentine' singer's radical transformation. 

Accompanying the image, ROXX expressed their admiration for Machine Gun Kelly's resilience, saying, "Made some art with @machinegunkelly. Never met a tougher one."

In response, Machine Gun Kelly expressed his gratitude with a poignant remark: "Thanks for the joy and the pain."

It appears that Machine Gun Kelly is undergoing a phase of personal rebranding. 

He has wiped his Instagram clean, leaving only a single image that showcases his new tattoo. 

This post is intriguingly captioned: "for spiritual purposes only," suggesting a deeper meaning behind his latest ink.

This unique tattoo choice has sparked a wide range of reactions from fans and onlookers alike. 

Credit: Instagram / @roxx_____

Some are curious about the motivation behind such a drastic change, while others have drawn humorous comparisons.

One commenter jokingly remarked, "When you leave your kid unattended with the black marker." 

Another observed, "Bro looking like the adidas logo," highlighting the stark nature of the tattoo's appearance.

"Why does it look like a crop top," pondered another, pointing out the unusual placement and design of the tattoo, which prompted one to describe it as 'wild'. 

Meanwhile, another person questioned the need to cover up his previous tattoos, asking, "But why? All the tattoos you have gotten. Why cover them up."

Machine Gun Kelly revealed that the process of getting his new tattoo was intense, requiring an astonishing 44 needles. 

He explained to TMZ that his decision to cover his old tattoos stemmed from a desire to move away from designs that no longer reflected his current state of mind, describing them as 'chaotic'.

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MGK without the tattoos takes some getting used to. Credit: Instagram / @machinegunkelly

Interestingly, in December 2023, fans had the opportunity to see what the 33-year-old artist looked like without any tattoos at all.

In the trailer for his film Good Mourning, Machine Gun Kelly appeared completely devoid of ink.

He even posted a photo on Instagram, which has since been deleted, where he appeared without any tattoos, carefully preserving his modesty.

This gave fans a rare glimpse of his 'naked' body, devoid of any ink.

Machine Gun Kelly shared that Good Mourning was inspired by a text message from Megan Fox, which led to a significant personal and creative journey. 

He told Extra: "I wrote the movie for her because I was like, she was unknowingly the cause of the spiral. She sent me a text just like in the movie.

"He spirals over a text that he doesn't really understand and he can't get a hold of her, and that was what was happening to me."

"I had written so many songs and done all these other outlets that I was familiar with and I was, like, spiralling so hard, I needed somewhere else to go with it."

"I was like, 'I'm just gonna write a movie.'"

However, despite the personal significance behind the film, Good Mourning did not perform well financially, earning only $21,000 at the box office—a sum humorously compared to the likely cost of Machine Gun Kelly's new tattoo.