The “Triple Mike Tattoo” is Something You Have to See

Every so often, the internet creates something so ridiculous that people can’t help but turn it into a tattoo. Enter the Triple Mike tattoo, a meme-inspired design that combines Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, and Mike Tyson into a single portrait.

The concept comes from one of Jay-Z’s most iconic lines: “Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6.” What started as a lyric celebrating three different forms of greatness eventually evolved into a running internet joke. Naturally, tattoo collectors took things a step further.

Triple Mike tattoos blend the most recognizable features of all three legends into one face. You might see Jordan’s bald head, Tyson’s facial tattoo, and Jackson’s signature features all rolled into a portrait that somehow shouldn’t work, but does.

Whether you think they’re hilarious or impressive, there’s no denying that Triple Mike tattoos have carved out their own place in tattoo culture. Scroll through these incredible examples and see how artists brought one of the internet’s strangest creations to life.

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