YEAT
Credit: Alex Edep
Photo Credit: Rueguh
Styling Credit: Aidan Palermo
It’s no surprise that Yeat’s tattoos, much like his music, feel spontaneous, unpredictable, and deeply personal. “The snake one,” he says, when asked about his first tattoo. “It’s fire.” There’s no long-winded explanation or overanalyzed meaning—just a raw appreciation for the art, much like his approach to everything he touches.
While some artists meticulously plan their ink, Yeat prefers chaos. “Yeah, spontaneously,” he confirms when asked about his tattoo process. It tracks, considering his wildest tattoo story involves literally stealing the tattoo machine mid-session. “I told the artist to go to the bathroom. I was like, ‘you can go to the bathroom,’ and then I stole the tattoo machine and tatted myself.” It’s exactly the kind of rebellious, unfiltered energy that has made him a star.
The Future of Ink, According to Yeat
If Yeat has his way, tattooing won’t just be in the hands of human artists for much longer. When asked about the future of tattooing, he envisions a world where robots take over—not just applying the ink, but deciding what you get. ‘The future of tattooing is robots that tattoo you and choose your design—you don’t get a choice,’ he says matter-of-factly, painting a futuristic vision that sounds both terrifying and perfectly in line with his aesthetic. A dystopian, AI-dominated world where your tattoos choose you? It feels like an extension of 2093, his album that catapulted listeners into a neon-lit, high-tech dreamscape.
But even in the present, Yeat is already pushing limits when it comes to tattooing. A viral image of him getting three tattoos at once made the rounds online, but to him, that was just an efficiency play. “I just wanted to save time, so I got three at once,” he shrugs. But how far would he take it? “I would get 50 at once.” The answer is so absurd it could be a joke—or maybe just another glimpse into Yeat’s boundless creative ambition.
A Dangerous Love, A Dangerous Life
For Yeat, tattoos are more than just body art; they’re markers of his journey. His INKED cover shoot sees him adding several ADL tattoos—an acronym he explains stands for “A Dangerous Love / A Dangerous Life.” It’s a fitting mantra for an artist whose career has been built on risk-taking and raw emotion.
Music has always been a major inspiration for Yeat’s ink. When asked what tattoo would best represent the music he’s currently working on, his first instinct is humor: “A trailer park.” But upon reflection, he settles on something more fitting—“Just a giant cursive ‘ADL’ on my back.” It’s a commitment to his ethos, a permanent declaration of the world he’s building.
No Regrets, Only Evolution
In an industry obsessed with image, Yeat remains refreshingly detached from the idea of perfection. When asked if he regrets any tattoos, he gives a simple yet profound answer: “It’s all part of the journey. I love them all equally. I have to. Otherwise, I die.” It’s a philosophy that could apply to more than just tattoos—it’s the way he approaches music, creativity, and life itself.
His favorite tattoo, though, is a personal one. “The one of my grandpa. The GOAT,” he says with genuine admiration. And while fans might try to decode every bit of ink on his body, he admits they often misinterpret one. “The ‘CEO’ one. Cause it’s upside down for them, so they think it’s ‘OEC.’” It’s a small but perfect example of the perception-versus-reality duality that defines his work.
Whether it’s through his music, his ink, or his ever-growing empire, Yeat continues to carve his own path, one that defies expectations and embraces chaos. And as he expands into new ventures—possibly movies, gaming, and beyond—one thing is certain: wherever Yeat goes, his world follows.
The ink tells the story. The music sets the scene. The future, much like Yeat himself, remains unpredictable, exhilarating, and just a little bit dangerous.