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Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo

August 1, 2016

You know what Rihanna, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne all have in common, besides loads of money and celebrity status? An affinity for finger tattoos. Rihanna has the words…

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Celebrities

Suicide Squad Star Cara Delevingne Gets New Ink

July 22, 2016

Cara Delevingne is getting a lot of attention lately. First off, she chopped off her locks for a fresh new look and to accompany the hair, some brand new ink…

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Events

Propriety of Olympic Ink Questioned Amid Paralympics Tattoo Controversy

July 20, 2016

When British Paralympic swimming champ, Josef Craig, got a tattoo of a lion and the Olympic rings on his chest, he probably never expected the ink to get him disqualified…

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Celebrities

Tallulah Willis Removes Cactus Tattoo, Says She Needs to Stop Getting Inked

July 19, 2016

For years, Tallulah Willis has been systematically covering her body in tattoos—28 pieces to date—but she may be getting ready to turn over a new leaf, because the 22-year-old daughter…

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French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals

July 11, 2016

This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…

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Celebrities

Dame Judi Dench Gets Her First Ink at 81

June 30, 2016

We are happy to announce that we can now call the remarkable Judi Dench one of us! The beloved screen icon joined the ranks of the tattooed when she had…

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Celebrities

Kelly Osbourne Gets Tattooed in ‘Solidarity’ With Orlando Shooting Victims

June 15, 2016

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub that left 49 people dead and more than 50 people injured people all over the world have been trying…

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Celebrities

Paris Jackson’s New Ink: the Eye of Horus, the Donnie Darko Rabbit and More

June 14, 2016

When Paris Jackson turned 18 years old back in April, she immediately began experimenting with tattoos, getting a “Queen of my heart” tattoo for her father, the late Michael Jackson, and…

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Celebrities

Chris Brown Gets a Tattoo of His Daughter

June 6, 2016

Chris Brown is no stranger to tattoos—he sports full sleeves and a couple on his dome—but his latest one is a bit different than the others in that it shows…

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Celebrities

Soccer Star Shocks World With ‘Tattoo’ of Biggest Fan

May 24, 2016

Portrait tattoos have become so commonplace that we are used to seeing people get tattoos of their favorite actors, musicians and athletes that no one batted an eye when a…

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EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’

May 19, 2016

Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…

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Celebrities

Justin Bieber Got A Really Small Face Tattoo

May 9, 2016

Updated May 9, 2016 Justin Bieber didn’t keep his word when he told GQ he’d wait to get a face tattoo until he was middle-aged, unless he considers 22 to be…

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Celebrities

Drew Barrymore Shares Sweet Story Behind ‘Olive and Frankie’ Wrist Tattoo

May 2, 2016

The wrist tattoo Drew Barrymore got of her daughters’ names in early April is adorable on its own, but the story behind the impromptu ink is even sweeter, if you ask…

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Celebrities

MMA Superstar Connor McGregor Announces Retirement on Twitter

April 19, 2016

UFC fans are absolutely losing their minds on Twitter right now as it appears that tattooed fighting sensation Connor McGregor has fought his last fight. The Irishman has yet to…

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Celebrities

Beyond the Ink — The Classic Beauty of Alanna Pearl

April 15, 2016

A tremendously sexy photo gallery follows the interview. You’ll have to pick your jaw off the floor after seeing photo #7. Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as…

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Celebrities

Westeros Ink: Game of Thrones Characters With Tattoos

April 12, 2016

Ten of your favorite Game of Thrones characters get tattooed makeovers, #9 will have you in stitches with laughter. There aren’t a lot of tattoos in Westeros (the fictional setting…

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Culture

It’s Time to Free the Nipple

April 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered why men are allowed to walk around shirtless damn near anywhere that they want to while women are forced to cover up in public? It turns out…

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Events

‘Suicide Squad’ Set to Invade SXSW With Tattoo Flash Posters

March 9, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Suicide Squad is being marketed unlike any film that we can remember. Not only has there been an onslaught of social media posts building up…

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Celebrities

Kylie Jenner Explains Sweet Reason Behind Newest Ink

February 24, 2016

For the last couple of weeks we have been racking our brains trying to figure out the meaning behind Kylie Jenner’s latest addition to her tattoo collection. The youngest member of…

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Celebrities

Adam Levine Shows Off Enormous Back Tattoo

February 23, 2016

Another day, another new tattoo for Adam Levine. At this rate the Maroon 5 singer and judge on The Voice will be out of real estate in no time. Behati Prinsloo,…

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Kylie Jenner Well On Her Way to Becoming a Tattoo Addict

February 12, 2016

Kim Kardashian may be of the mindset that you should never “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” but half-sister Kylie Jenner obviously doesn’t agree. The model recently posted a…

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Celebrity Tattoo Roundup: Tom Hardy

February 11, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Judging him entirely from his unforgettable roles as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, the slick forger Eames in Inception, and, most recently, John Fitzgerald…

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Help Clint Cummings From ‘Ink Master’ Battle Cancer

February 9, 2016

Recently tattoo artist and Ink Master season 2 cast member Clint Cummings announced that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a video posted to his Instagram Cummings said, “So, before…

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Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo

February 8, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…

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Beyond the Ink – Take a Tour of Alysha Nett’s Tattoos

February 4, 2016

Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…

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Someone Actually Made Brock Lesnar’s Knife Tattoo

January 14, 2016

Brock Lesnar is not the type of person that you would want to get into a tussle with. The WWE Superstar and former UFC champion is jacked beyond what we…

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Music

Motörhead’s Iconic Lemmy Kilmister Dies at Age 70

December 29, 2015

All of the great icons are identifiable by one name—Elvis. Jimi. Lemmy. Anyone who has ever banged their head to Motörhead more than once in their life, and we can’t…

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Bang Bang Gives Kylie Jenner Some Sanity

December 28, 2015

Sanity is a hard thing to hold on to in this crazy world of ours, but that’s no longer a concern for Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star…

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Music

Adam Levine Shares His ‘True Love’

December 15, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows the Text It seems like only yesterday that we were talking about the brand new back piece that Adam Levine was showing off. In reality it has…

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Culture

Did You Know—MRIs Can Affect Tattoo Ink

December 1, 2015

There are a thousand reasons to be afraid of getting an MRI. Whether those fears come from the inevitable claustrophobia one will feel inside that tiny little tube or from…

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Video: The Tattooing Robot Has Been Improved

November 13, 2015

Last year a group of design students responded to a challenge from the French Cultural Ministry and modified a 3D printer to turn it into a tattoo machine. The machine…

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Music

Bieber Debuts His New Album Title With Ink

October 7, 2015

Bieber has done it again! America’s favorite tween heartthrob turned tattooed rebel has caught our attention yet again with the debut of some fresh ink, and this time it has…

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Events

Convention Coverage: Palm Trees and Tattoos

September 21, 2015

If we had an infinite amount of time and money we wouldn’t miss a single tattoo convention. There are so many tattoo artists to be seen and great work to…

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Culture

Ground Hero

September 11, 2015

NYPD Officer Kevin Tassey’s Chilling Yet Uplifting 9/11 Experience As told to Kirstie Kovats Shredding through the forearm of retired NYPD officer Kevin Tassey are metal biomechanical gears (done by…

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Tattoo Collector Yuki Ikeda

September 4, 2015

In this version of SullenTV’s Tattoo Collector series we meet Yuki Ikeda, a collector from Oakland, California. While he had a couple of little scratcher type tattoos previously, it wasn’t…

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Culture

The Hilarious Penis Tattoo That Destroyed a Marriage (UPDATE)

August 31, 2015

There is more to this story, check the bottom of the page for an update! “It all goes back to something my grandmother told me when I was a kid.…

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Music

Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…

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Celebrities

MJ and Kobe Face Off In These Tattoos

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows The Text The back of this man’s legs will forever be locked into an epic battle of one-on-one thanks to his tattoos. On one calf you have…

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Tattoo U – Miguel Torres Brings Tattoo Art to the College Classroom

August 20, 2015

We hope the world of higher education is prepared because the barbarians are about to kick in the gates—tattooing is going to college. Purchase College in Westchester, N.Y. will be…

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Culture

Father Shows His Love For Daughter With a Cochlear Implant Tattoo

August 7, 2015

It’s about to get a little dusty in here. If you are reading this in a place where you don’t want people to see you tear up we recommend you…

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Celebrities

Christy Mack Speaks About Alleged Attack by War Machine in HBO Interview

July 22, 2015

Last night Christy Mack appeared on HBO’s Real Sports to discuss the attack she suffered allegedly at the hands of her former boyfriend MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver).…

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Culture

Fast-Foodies Rejoice, The McDonald’s Secret Menu Exists!

July 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows Text For fast food fans rumors of the McDonald’s secret menu have been the thing of legend for years. The rumored menu contained some of the greatest…

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Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics

July 20, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…

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Kyle Dunbar Gets Philosophical

July 2, 2015

Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…

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This Tattoo Artist Helped a Little Girl’s Dream Come True

June 23, 2015

Hope Laliberte is our kind of kid. While most other 8-year-olds would be fighting with each other over which Disney princess they get to dress up as, Hope finds herself…

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Celebrities

Devon Still Begins a Touching Tattoo Tribute To His Daughter

June 4, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text One of the few uplifting stories throughout last year’s NFL season involved Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still and his 5-year-old daughter Leah’s fight against cancer.…

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Pin-ups For Vets, By Vets

May 22, 2015

Full Photo Gallery Follows the Text Sexy pin-up calendars produced by veterans in support of veterans? Talk about a Memorial Day celebration! Pin-Ups For Vets is a national non-profit organization…

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Learn How Laser Tattoo Removal Works in this Video

May 15, 2015

You may remember a few months back when Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day showed us how exactly tattoo machines work. Throughout the fascinating slow motion video you can see…

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Celebrities

The Story Behind Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles’ Matching Tattoos

May 15, 2015

We can’t think of a single situation that would cause tween girls to be more atwitter than when One Direction star Harry Styles and fellow pop singer and buddy Ed…

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Music

The Pack A.D. ‘Animal’ – An Inked Exclusive Video Premiere

May 14, 2015

Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Inked is pleased to host the exclusive premiere for the latest video by Vancouver-based rockers, The Pack A.D. The track is called “Animal”…

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This New App is Basically Tinder for your Tattoos

May 12, 2015

It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or a Juggalo, religious or hedonist, there is a dating app designed especially for you. Isn’t about time there was something designed…

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Music

Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen

May 5, 2015

If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…

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News Content

13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods

April 28, 2015

Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…

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Culture

13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata

April 28, 2015

Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…

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Beach Season is Coming

April 27, 2015

Open up your window. Stick your head out. Take a deep breath and take it all in. Do you feel that? Summer is coming. Sure, it might only be incrementally…

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News Content

Did Neymar Steal David Beckham’s Tattoo Design?

April 21, 2015

GALLERY FOLLOWS TEXT Apparently when they aren’t on the pitch dominating every other team in Spain’s Primera Division the members of Barcelona like to spend their time at the tattoo…

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Events

Strength Through Ink – A Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor’s Therapeutic Tattoo

April 20, 2015

On the third Monday of April citizens of Massachusetts celebrate Patriots’ Day. The holiday was conceived to honor the date of the first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington…

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Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese

April 16, 2015

If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…

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11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session

April 8, 2015

At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…

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Celebrities

Q&A With Bret Hauser of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

April 6, 2015

Meet Bret Hauser, a 30-year-old, Miami-based sous chef who can be seen on the current 14th season of Hell’s Kitchen—you know, that competition reality show where chef Gordon Ramsay screams…

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Celebrities

Yo Adrian! I did it! I Got a Tattoo!

April 2, 2015

No one had ever been able to go the distance against Apollo Creed until a nobody from Philly shocked the world by standing toe to toe with the champ for…

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The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention

April 1, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…

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Culture

This Inked Lady is Prepared for Anything

March 4, 2015

We would have never dreamed of romping around the forest in our underwear before seeing the above photo of Molly Copeland, today’s Inked Girl of the Day. But, on second…

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Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos

March 3, 2015

As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…

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Events

Beyond the Ink: Air + Style + Alysha Nett

February 25, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art, and all of her…

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Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages

January 30, 2015

Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…

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Who Had the First Tattoos?

January 28, 2015

We live in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be constantly changing. Considering how unthinkable our entire society would be to someone who lived only 100 years ago, it’s…

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Celebrities

Dropkick Murphys Put Wisconsin Gov. Walker in His Place

January 26, 2015

Here’s some free advice for politicians looking to make a run for the 2016 presidential nomination–before choosing music to play at your public appearances make sure that the artist you…

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News Content

The Most Painful Tattoo We Can Imagine

January 23, 2015

Imagine having a tattoo that you hate. Now, I don’t mean a tattoo that came out badly and you are bummed out about. Nor do I mean an ill-advised name…

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‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre

January 21, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…

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Culture

Sara X and Her Talented Chest

January 19, 2015

Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!

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Will the Guy with the Romney Face Tattoo Get New Ink for 2016?

January 16, 2015

Discover the fascinating story of Eric Hartsburg, the man who tattooed Mitt Romney's logo on his face for $15,000.

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Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub

January 15, 2015

Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.

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Product of the Day: Be a Great F@#!ing Friend

January 15, 2015

Show your BFF some love with the "BFF Forever" Necklace by Souvenir Jewelry x Inked. Available today at INKEDSHOP.COM for only $24.95, down from $49.95.

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Product of the Day: The Perfect Shirt for Cuddling

January 13, 2015

Discover the art of cuddling with Dpcted Apparel's unisex 'Chubby Girls Cuddle Better' Tee. Support your favorite cuddlers.

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Beyond the Ink – Tim Hendricks

December 18, 2014

Tattoo artist Tim Hendricks shares his journey in photography, favorite cameras, influences and being on NY Ink. Discover his unique approach to capturing moments on film.

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Celebrities

KORN Premieres Video Featuring Inked Fan

December 16, 2014

KORN pays tribute to their loyal fans with a series of testimonial videos. Watch the exclusive premiere featuring super fan Patrick Ryan and his amazing sleeve tattoo, inspired by his favorite KORN albums.

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Events

The Black Magic and Ink of Dan Sperry

December 4, 2014

Discover the fascinating journey of Dan Sperry, from working as a clown to starring on Broadway in “The Illusionists.”

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Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere

December 1, 2014

Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.

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Celebrities

Inked Q&A with Chibi of the Birthday Massacre

November 24, 2014

Discover the new album Superstition by The Birthday Massacre. Get insights from Chibi about their latest effort, touring, and her tattoos.

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Tattoos for Toys

November 20, 2014

Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.

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Celebrities

Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar Part 3

November 5, 2014

Join former Ink Master contestant, Kyle Dunbar, on his exciting journey as a roving tattoo artist. Follow his tales of adventure on the road.

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Celebrities

49er QB Kaepernick Gets Ink By Carlos Torres

July 8, 2014

Like many of Kaepernick’s tattoos the new ink is biblically themed; Torres called it a “money is the root of all evil” tattoo on his Instagram.

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Under the Skin with Liz Cook

May 14, 2014

SullenTV presents another "Under the Skin' Episode, featuring Liz Cook.

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Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo

August 1, 2016

You know what Rihanna, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne all have in common, besides loads of money and celebrity status? An affinity for finger tattoos. Rihanna has the words…

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Celebrities

Suicide Squad Star Cara Delevingne Gets New Ink

July 22, 2016

Cara Delevingne is getting a lot of attention lately. First off, she chopped off her locks for a fresh new look and to accompany the hair, some brand new ink…

Read Full Story

Events

Propriety of Olympic Ink Questioned Amid Paralympics Tattoo Controversy

July 20, 2016

When British Paralympic swimming champ, Josef Craig, got a tattoo of a lion and the Olympic rings on his chest, he probably never expected the ink to get him disqualified…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Tallulah Willis Removes Cactus Tattoo, Says She Needs to Stop Getting Inked

July 19, 2016

For years, Tallulah Willis has been systematically covering her body in tattoos—28 pieces to date—but she may be getting ready to turn over a new leaf, because the 22-year-old daughter…

Read Full Story

French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals

July 11, 2016

This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Dame Judi Dench Gets Her First Ink at 81

June 30, 2016

We are happy to announce that we can now call the remarkable Judi Dench one of us! The beloved screen icon joined the ranks of the tattooed when she had…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Kelly Osbourne Gets Tattooed in ‘Solidarity’ With Orlando Shooting Victims

June 15, 2016

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub that left 49 people dead and more than 50 people injured people all over the world have been trying…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Paris Jackson’s New Ink: the Eye of Horus, the Donnie Darko Rabbit and More

June 14, 2016

When Paris Jackson turned 18 years old back in April, she immediately began experimenting with tattoos, getting a “Queen of my heart” tattoo for her father, the late Michael Jackson, and…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Chris Brown Gets a Tattoo of His Daughter

June 6, 2016

Chris Brown is no stranger to tattoos—he sports full sleeves and a couple on his dome—but his latest one is a bit different than the others in that it shows…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Soccer Star Shocks World With ‘Tattoo’ of Biggest Fan

May 24, 2016

Portrait tattoos have become so commonplace that we are used to seeing people get tattoos of their favorite actors, musicians and athletes that no one batted an eye when a…

Read Full Story

EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’

May 19, 2016

Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Justin Bieber Got A Really Small Face Tattoo

May 9, 2016

Updated May 9, 2016 Justin Bieber didn’t keep his word when he told GQ he’d wait to get a face tattoo until he was middle-aged, unless he considers 22 to be…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Drew Barrymore Shares Sweet Story Behind ‘Olive and Frankie’ Wrist Tattoo

May 2, 2016

The wrist tattoo Drew Barrymore got of her daughters’ names in early April is adorable on its own, but the story behind the impromptu ink is even sweeter, if you ask…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

MMA Superstar Connor McGregor Announces Retirement on Twitter

April 19, 2016

UFC fans are absolutely losing their minds on Twitter right now as it appears that tattooed fighting sensation Connor McGregor has fought his last fight. The Irishman has yet to…

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Celebrities

Beyond the Ink — The Classic Beauty of Alanna Pearl

April 15, 2016

A tremendously sexy photo gallery follows the interview. You’ll have to pick your jaw off the floor after seeing photo #7. Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Westeros Ink: Game of Thrones Characters With Tattoos

April 12, 2016

Ten of your favorite Game of Thrones characters get tattooed makeovers, #9 will have you in stitches with laughter. There aren’t a lot of tattoos in Westeros (the fictional setting…

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Culture

It’s Time to Free the Nipple

April 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered why men are allowed to walk around shirtless damn near anywhere that they want to while women are forced to cover up in public? It turns out…

Read Full Story

Events

‘Suicide Squad’ Set to Invade SXSW With Tattoo Flash Posters

March 9, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Suicide Squad is being marketed unlike any film that we can remember. Not only has there been an onslaught of social media posts building up…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Kylie Jenner Explains Sweet Reason Behind Newest Ink

February 24, 2016

For the last couple of weeks we have been racking our brains trying to figure out the meaning behind Kylie Jenner’s latest addition to her tattoo collection. The youngest member of…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Adam Levine Shows Off Enormous Back Tattoo

February 23, 2016

Another day, another new tattoo for Adam Levine. At this rate the Maroon 5 singer and judge on The Voice will be out of real estate in no time. Behati Prinsloo,…

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Kylie Jenner Well On Her Way to Becoming a Tattoo Addict

February 12, 2016

Kim Kardashian may be of the mindset that you should never “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” but half-sister Kylie Jenner obviously doesn’t agree. The model recently posted a…

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Celebrity Tattoo Roundup: Tom Hardy

February 11, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Judging him entirely from his unforgettable roles as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, the slick forger Eames in Inception, and, most recently, John Fitzgerald…

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Help Clint Cummings From ‘Ink Master’ Battle Cancer

February 9, 2016

Recently tattoo artist and Ink Master season 2 cast member Clint Cummings announced that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a video posted to his Instagram Cummings said, “So, before…

Read Full Story

Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo

February 8, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…

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Beyond the Ink – Take a Tour of Alysha Nett’s Tattoos

February 4, 2016

Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…

Read Full Story

Someone Actually Made Brock Lesnar’s Knife Tattoo

January 14, 2016

Brock Lesnar is not the type of person that you would want to get into a tussle with. The WWE Superstar and former UFC champion is jacked beyond what we…

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Music

Motörhead’s Iconic Lemmy Kilmister Dies at Age 70

December 29, 2015

All of the great icons are identifiable by one name—Elvis. Jimi. Lemmy. Anyone who has ever banged their head to Motörhead more than once in their life, and we can’t…

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Bang Bang Gives Kylie Jenner Some Sanity

December 28, 2015

Sanity is a hard thing to hold on to in this crazy world of ours, but that’s no longer a concern for Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star…

Read Full Story

Music

Adam Levine Shares His ‘True Love’

December 15, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows the Text It seems like only yesterday that we were talking about the brand new back piece that Adam Levine was showing off. In reality it has…

Read Full Story

Culture

Did You Know—MRIs Can Affect Tattoo Ink

December 1, 2015

There are a thousand reasons to be afraid of getting an MRI. Whether those fears come from the inevitable claustrophobia one will feel inside that tiny little tube or from…

Read Full Story

Video: The Tattooing Robot Has Been Improved

November 13, 2015

Last year a group of design students responded to a challenge from the French Cultural Ministry and modified a 3D printer to turn it into a tattoo machine. The machine…

Read Full Story

Music

Bieber Debuts His New Album Title With Ink

October 7, 2015

Bieber has done it again! America’s favorite tween heartthrob turned tattooed rebel has caught our attention yet again with the debut of some fresh ink, and this time it has…

Read Full Story

Events

Convention Coverage: Palm Trees and Tattoos

September 21, 2015

If we had an infinite amount of time and money we wouldn’t miss a single tattoo convention. There are so many tattoo artists to be seen and great work to…

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Culture

Ground Hero

September 11, 2015

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Tattoo Collector Yuki Ikeda

September 4, 2015

In this version of SullenTV’s Tattoo Collector series we meet Yuki Ikeda, a collector from Oakland, California. While he had a couple of little scratcher type tattoos previously, it wasn’t…

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Culture

The Hilarious Penis Tattoo That Destroyed a Marriage (UPDATE)

August 31, 2015

There is more to this story, check the bottom of the page for an update! “It all goes back to something my grandmother told me when I was a kid.…

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Music

Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…

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Celebrities

MJ and Kobe Face Off In These Tattoos

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows The Text The back of this man’s legs will forever be locked into an epic battle of one-on-one thanks to his tattoos. On one calf you have…

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Tattoo U – Miguel Torres Brings Tattoo Art to the College Classroom

August 20, 2015

We hope the world of higher education is prepared because the barbarians are about to kick in the gates—tattooing is going to college. Purchase College in Westchester, N.Y. will be…

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Culture

Father Shows His Love For Daughter With a Cochlear Implant Tattoo

August 7, 2015

It’s about to get a little dusty in here. If you are reading this in a place where you don’t want people to see you tear up we recommend you…

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Celebrities

Christy Mack Speaks About Alleged Attack by War Machine in HBO Interview

July 22, 2015

Last night Christy Mack appeared on HBO’s Real Sports to discuss the attack she suffered allegedly at the hands of her former boyfriend MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver).…

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Culture

Fast-Foodies Rejoice, The McDonald’s Secret Menu Exists!

July 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows Text For fast food fans rumors of the McDonald’s secret menu have been the thing of legend for years. The rumored menu contained some of the greatest…

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Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics

July 20, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…

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Kyle Dunbar Gets Philosophical

July 2, 2015

Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…

Read Full Story

This Tattoo Artist Helped a Little Girl’s Dream Come True

June 23, 2015

Hope Laliberte is our kind of kid. While most other 8-year-olds would be fighting with each other over which Disney princess they get to dress up as, Hope finds herself…

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Celebrities

Devon Still Begins a Touching Tattoo Tribute To His Daughter

June 4, 2015

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Pin-ups For Vets, By Vets

May 22, 2015

Full Photo Gallery Follows the Text Sexy pin-up calendars produced by veterans in support of veterans? Talk about a Memorial Day celebration! Pin-Ups For Vets is a national non-profit organization…

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Learn How Laser Tattoo Removal Works in this Video

May 15, 2015

You may remember a few months back when Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day showed us how exactly tattoo machines work. Throughout the fascinating slow motion video you can see…

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Celebrities

The Story Behind Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles’ Matching Tattoos

May 15, 2015

We can’t think of a single situation that would cause tween girls to be more atwitter than when One Direction star Harry Styles and fellow pop singer and buddy Ed…

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Music

The Pack A.D. ‘Animal’ – An Inked Exclusive Video Premiere

May 14, 2015

Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Inked is pleased to host the exclusive premiere for the latest video by Vancouver-based rockers, The Pack A.D. The track is called “Animal”…

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This New App is Basically Tinder for your Tattoos

May 12, 2015

It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or a Juggalo, religious or hedonist, there is a dating app designed especially for you. Isn’t about time there was something designed…

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Music

Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen

May 5, 2015

If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…

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News Content

13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods

April 28, 2015

Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…

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Culture

13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata

April 28, 2015

Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…

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Beach Season is Coming

April 27, 2015

Open up your window. Stick your head out. Take a deep breath and take it all in. Do you feel that? Summer is coming. Sure, it might only be incrementally…

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News Content

Did Neymar Steal David Beckham’s Tattoo Design?

April 21, 2015

GALLERY FOLLOWS TEXT Apparently when they aren’t on the pitch dominating every other team in Spain’s Primera Division the members of Barcelona like to spend their time at the tattoo…

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Events

Strength Through Ink – A Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor’s Therapeutic Tattoo

April 20, 2015

On the third Monday of April citizens of Massachusetts celebrate Patriots’ Day. The holiday was conceived to honor the date of the first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington…

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Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese

April 16, 2015

If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…

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11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session

April 8, 2015

At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…

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Celebrities

Q&A With Bret Hauser of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

April 6, 2015

Meet Bret Hauser, a 30-year-old, Miami-based sous chef who can be seen on the current 14th season of Hell’s Kitchen—you know, that competition reality show where chef Gordon Ramsay screams…

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Celebrities

Yo Adrian! I did it! I Got a Tattoo!

April 2, 2015

No one had ever been able to go the distance against Apollo Creed until a nobody from Philly shocked the world by standing toe to toe with the champ for…

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The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention

April 1, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…

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Culture

This Inked Lady is Prepared for Anything

March 4, 2015

We would have never dreamed of romping around the forest in our underwear before seeing the above photo of Molly Copeland, today’s Inked Girl of the Day. But, on second…

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Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos

March 3, 2015

As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…

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Events

Beyond the Ink: Air + Style + Alysha Nett

February 25, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art, and all of her…

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Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages

January 30, 2015

Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…

Read Full Story

Who Had the First Tattoos?

January 28, 2015

We live in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be constantly changing. Considering how unthinkable our entire society would be to someone who lived only 100 years ago, it’s…

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Celebrities

Dropkick Murphys Put Wisconsin Gov. Walker in His Place

January 26, 2015

Here’s some free advice for politicians looking to make a run for the 2016 presidential nomination–before choosing music to play at your public appearances make sure that the artist you…

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News Content

The Most Painful Tattoo We Can Imagine

January 23, 2015

Imagine having a tattoo that you hate. Now, I don’t mean a tattoo that came out badly and you are bummed out about. Nor do I mean an ill-advised name…

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‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre

January 21, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…

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Culture

Sara X and Her Talented Chest

January 19, 2015

Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!

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Will the Guy with the Romney Face Tattoo Get New Ink for 2016?

January 16, 2015

Discover the fascinating story of Eric Hartsburg, the man who tattooed Mitt Romney's logo on his face for $15,000.

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Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub

January 15, 2015

Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.

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InkedShop

Product of the Day: Be a Great F@#!ing Friend

January 15, 2015

Show your BFF some love with the "BFF Forever" Necklace by Souvenir Jewelry x Inked. Available today at INKEDSHOP.COM for only $24.95, down from $49.95.

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Product of the Day: The Perfect Shirt for Cuddling

January 13, 2015

Discover the art of cuddling with Dpcted Apparel's unisex 'Chubby Girls Cuddle Better' Tee. Support your favorite cuddlers.

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Beyond the Ink – Tim Hendricks

December 18, 2014

Tattoo artist Tim Hendricks shares his journey in photography, favorite cameras, influences and being on NY Ink. Discover his unique approach to capturing moments on film.

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Celebrities

KORN Premieres Video Featuring Inked Fan

December 16, 2014

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Events

The Black Magic and Ink of Dan Sperry

December 4, 2014

Discover the fascinating journey of Dan Sperry, from working as a clown to starring on Broadway in “The Illusionists.”

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Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere

December 1, 2014

Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.

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Celebrities

Inked Q&A with Chibi of the Birthday Massacre

November 24, 2014

Discover the new album Superstition by The Birthday Massacre. Get insights from Chibi about their latest effort, touring, and her tattoos.

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Tattoos for Toys

November 20, 2014

Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.

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Celebrities

Hitting the Road with Kyle Dunbar Part 3

November 5, 2014

Join former Ink Master contestant, Kyle Dunbar, on his exciting journey as a roving tattoo artist. Follow his tales of adventure on the road.

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Celebrities

49er QB Kaepernick Gets Ink By Carlos Torres

July 8, 2014

Like many of Kaepernick’s tattoos the new ink is biblically themed; Torres called it a “money is the root of all evil” tattoo on his Instagram.

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Under the Skin with Liz Cook

May 14, 2014

SullenTV presents another "Under the Skin' Episode, featuring Liz Cook.

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Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Finger Tattoo

August 1, 2016

You know what Rihanna, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne all have in common, besides loads of money and celebrity status? An affinity for finger tattoos. Rihanna has the words…

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Celebrities

Suicide Squad Star Cara Delevingne Gets New Ink

July 22, 2016

Cara Delevingne is getting a lot of attention lately. First off, she chopped off her locks for a fresh new look and to accompany the hair, some brand new ink…

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Events

Propriety of Olympic Ink Questioned Amid Paralympics Tattoo Controversy

July 20, 2016

When British Paralympic swimming champ, Josef Craig, got a tattoo of a lion and the Olympic rings on his chest, he probably never expected the ink to get him disqualified…

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Celebrities

Tallulah Willis Removes Cactus Tattoo, Says She Needs to Stop Getting Inked

July 19, 2016

For years, Tallulah Willis has been systematically covering her body in tattoos—28 pieces to date—but she may be getting ready to turn over a new leaf, because the 22-year-old daughter…

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French Street Artist Turns Boring Walls into 3D Murals

July 11, 2016

This gallery contains 14 jaw dropping 3D murals, #4 will blow your mind! Aesthetically speaking, the sides of buildings are often quite boring. Three plus stories of plain concrete facade…

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Celebrities

Dame Judi Dench Gets Her First Ink at 81

June 30, 2016

We are happy to announce that we can now call the remarkable Judi Dench one of us! The beloved screen icon joined the ranks of the tattooed when she had…

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Celebrities

Kelly Osbourne Gets Tattooed in ‘Solidarity’ With Orlando Shooting Victims

June 15, 2016

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub that left 49 people dead and more than 50 people injured people all over the world have been trying…

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Celebrities

Paris Jackson’s New Ink: the Eye of Horus, the Donnie Darko Rabbit and More

June 14, 2016

When Paris Jackson turned 18 years old back in April, she immediately began experimenting with tattoos, getting a “Queen of my heart” tattoo for her father, the late Michael Jackson, and…

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Celebrities

Chris Brown Gets a Tattoo of His Daughter

June 6, 2016

Chris Brown is no stranger to tattoos—he sports full sleeves and a couple on his dome—but his latest one is a bit different than the others in that it shows…

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Celebrities

Soccer Star Shocks World With ‘Tattoo’ of Biggest Fan

May 24, 2016

Portrait tattoos have become so commonplace that we are used to seeing people get tattoos of their favorite actors, musicians and athletes that no one batted an eye when a…

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EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Mesplé’s ‘Killing Time’

May 19, 2016

Behold the exclusive world premiere of Mesplé’s “Killing Time.” When is the last time a piece of art made your synapses explode? If it’s been a while then you are…

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Celebrities

Justin Bieber Got A Really Small Face Tattoo

May 9, 2016

Updated May 9, 2016 Justin Bieber didn’t keep his word when he told GQ he’d wait to get a face tattoo until he was middle-aged, unless he considers 22 to be…

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Celebrities

Drew Barrymore Shares Sweet Story Behind ‘Olive and Frankie’ Wrist Tattoo

May 2, 2016

The wrist tattoo Drew Barrymore got of her daughters’ names in early April is adorable on its own, but the story behind the impromptu ink is even sweeter, if you ask…

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Celebrities

MMA Superstar Connor McGregor Announces Retirement on Twitter

April 19, 2016

UFC fans are absolutely losing their minds on Twitter right now as it appears that tattooed fighting sensation Connor McGregor has fought his last fight. The Irishman has yet to…

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Celebrities

Beyond the Ink — The Classic Beauty of Alanna Pearl

April 15, 2016

A tremendously sexy photo gallery follows the interview. You’ll have to pick your jaw off the floor after seeing photo #7. Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as…

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Celebrities

Westeros Ink: Game of Thrones Characters With Tattoos

April 12, 2016

Ten of your favorite Game of Thrones characters get tattooed makeovers, #9 will have you in stitches with laughter. There aren’t a lot of tattoos in Westeros (the fictional setting…

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Culture

It’s Time to Free the Nipple

April 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered why men are allowed to walk around shirtless damn near anywhere that they want to while women are forced to cover up in public? It turns out…

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Events

‘Suicide Squad’ Set to Invade SXSW With Tattoo Flash Posters

March 9, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Suicide Squad is being marketed unlike any film that we can remember. Not only has there been an onslaught of social media posts building up…

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Celebrities

Kylie Jenner Explains Sweet Reason Behind Newest Ink

February 24, 2016

For the last couple of weeks we have been racking our brains trying to figure out the meaning behind Kylie Jenner’s latest addition to her tattoo collection. The youngest member of…

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Celebrities

Adam Levine Shows Off Enormous Back Tattoo

February 23, 2016

Another day, another new tattoo for Adam Levine. At this rate the Maroon 5 singer and judge on The Voice will be out of real estate in no time. Behati Prinsloo,…

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Kylie Jenner Well On Her Way to Becoming a Tattoo Addict

February 12, 2016

Kim Kardashian may be of the mindset that you should never “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” but half-sister Kylie Jenner obviously doesn’t agree. The model recently posted a…

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Celebrity Tattoo Roundup: Tom Hardy

February 11, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Judging him entirely from his unforgettable roles as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, the slick forger Eames in Inception, and, most recently, John Fitzgerald…

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Help Clint Cummings From ‘Ink Master’ Battle Cancer

February 9, 2016

Recently tattoo artist and Ink Master season 2 cast member Clint Cummings announced that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a video posted to his Instagram Cummings said, “So, before…

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Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo

February 8, 2016

Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…

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Beyond the Ink – Take a Tour of Alysha Nett’s Tattoos

February 4, 2016

Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art. She even throws in a recipe from time…

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Someone Actually Made Brock Lesnar’s Knife Tattoo

January 14, 2016

Brock Lesnar is not the type of person that you would want to get into a tussle with. The WWE Superstar and former UFC champion is jacked beyond what we…

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Music

Motörhead’s Iconic Lemmy Kilmister Dies at Age 70

December 29, 2015

All of the great icons are identifiable by one name—Elvis. Jimi. Lemmy. Anyone who has ever banged their head to Motörhead more than once in their life, and we can’t…

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Bang Bang Gives Kylie Jenner Some Sanity

December 28, 2015

Sanity is a hard thing to hold on to in this crazy world of ours, but that’s no longer a concern for Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star…

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Music

Adam Levine Shares His ‘True Love’

December 15, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows the Text It seems like only yesterday that we were talking about the brand new back piece that Adam Levine was showing off. In reality it has…

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Culture

Did You Know—MRIs Can Affect Tattoo Ink

December 1, 2015

There are a thousand reasons to be afraid of getting an MRI. Whether those fears come from the inevitable claustrophobia one will feel inside that tiny little tube or from…

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Video: The Tattooing Robot Has Been Improved

November 13, 2015

Last year a group of design students responded to a challenge from the French Cultural Ministry and modified a 3D printer to turn it into a tattoo machine. The machine…

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Music

Bieber Debuts His New Album Title With Ink

October 7, 2015

Bieber has done it again! America’s favorite tween heartthrob turned tattooed rebel has caught our attention yet again with the debut of some fresh ink, and this time it has…

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Events

Convention Coverage: Palm Trees and Tattoos

September 21, 2015

If we had an infinite amount of time and money we wouldn’t miss a single tattoo convention. There are so many tattoo artists to be seen and great work to…

Read Full Story

Culture

Ground Hero

September 11, 2015

Read Full Story

Tattoo Collector Yuki Ikeda

September 4, 2015

In this version of SullenTV’s Tattoo Collector series we meet Yuki Ikeda, a collector from Oakland, California. While he had a couple of little scratcher type tattoos previously, it wasn’t…

Read Full Story

Culture

The Hilarious Penis Tattoo That Destroyed a Marriage (UPDATE)

August 31, 2015

There is more to this story, check the bottom of the page for an update! “It all goes back to something my grandmother told me when I was a kid.…

Read Full Story

Music

Watch These Bears Enjoy a Day at the Pool

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery and Video Follow the Text There are lots of images one associates with the state of New Jersey—The Sopranos, the larger-than-life governor, Bruce Springsteen, orange tans and spiky…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

MJ and Kobe Face Off In These Tattoos

August 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows The Text The back of this man’s legs will forever be locked into an epic battle of one-on-one thanks to his tattoos. On one calf you have…

Read Full Story

Tattoo U – Miguel Torres Brings Tattoo Art to the College Classroom

August 20, 2015

We hope the world of higher education is prepared because the barbarians are about to kick in the gates—tattooing is going to college. Purchase College in Westchester, N.Y. will be…

Read Full Story

Culture

Father Shows His Love For Daughter With a Cochlear Implant Tattoo

August 7, 2015

It’s about to get a little dusty in here. If you are reading this in a place where you don’t want people to see you tear up we recommend you…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Christy Mack Speaks About Alleged Attack by War Machine in HBO Interview

July 22, 2015

Last night Christy Mack appeared on HBO’s Real Sports to discuss the attack she suffered allegedly at the hands of her former boyfriend MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver).…

Read Full Story

Culture

Fast-Foodies Rejoice, The McDonald’s Secret Menu Exists!

July 21, 2015

Photo Gallery Follows Text For fast food fans rumors of the McDonald’s secret menu have been the thing of legend for years. The rumored menu contained some of the greatest…

Read Full Story

Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Cosmetics

July 20, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Nikki Foy is a cosmetic tattoo artist at Love Life Tattoo & Art Studio in Warwick, N.Y. We invited Foy to educate Inked readers on the…

Read Full Story

Kyle Dunbar Gets Philosophical

July 2, 2015

Former Ink Mastercontestant Kyle Dunbar has packed up his tattoo equipment and hit the road looking for adventure. With his family in tow, Dunbar will be traveling the country and trying to make…

Read Full Story

This Tattoo Artist Helped a Little Girl’s Dream Come True

June 23, 2015

Hope Laliberte is our kind of kid. While most other 8-year-olds would be fighting with each other over which Disney princess they get to dress up as, Hope finds herself…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Devon Still Begins a Touching Tattoo Tribute To His Daughter

June 4, 2015

Read Full Story

Pin-ups For Vets, By Vets

May 22, 2015

Full Photo Gallery Follows the Text Sexy pin-up calendars produced by veterans in support of veterans? Talk about a Memorial Day celebration! Pin-Ups For Vets is a national non-profit organization…

Read Full Story

Learn How Laser Tattoo Removal Works in this Video

May 15, 2015

You may remember a few months back when Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day showed us how exactly tattoo machines work. Throughout the fascinating slow motion video you can see…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

The Story Behind Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles’ Matching Tattoos

May 15, 2015

We can’t think of a single situation that would cause tween girls to be more atwitter than when One Direction star Harry Styles and fellow pop singer and buddy Ed…

Read Full Story

Music

The Pack A.D. ‘Animal’ – An Inked Exclusive Video Premiere

May 14, 2015

Video and Photo Gallery Follow the Text Inked is pleased to host the exclusive premiere for the latest video by Vancouver-based rockers, The Pack A.D. The track is called “Animal”…

Read Full Story

This New App is Basically Tinder for your Tattoos

May 12, 2015

It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or a Juggalo, religious or hedonist, there is a dating app designed especially for you. Isn’t about time there was something designed…

Read Full Story

Music

Creepy Cakes from the Conjurer’s Kitchen

May 5, 2015

If you thought that the only important thing about food was how it tastes you may as well click on the back arrow now. The presentation of food enhances the…

Read Full Story

News Content

13 Ridiculous Ballpark Foods

April 28, 2015

Once the weather starts to get warm we are itching to go out to the ballgame. While we love baseball it’s not the game that attracts us to the stadium…

Read Full Story

Culture

13 Mind-Blowing Photos of Contortionist Zlata

April 28, 2015

Most people consider the phrase “tying oneself in knots” to be nothing more than a metaphor; Zlata takes it as a personal challenge. The 24-year-old Russian-born Zlata can move her…

Read Full Story

Beach Season is Coming

April 27, 2015

Open up your window. Stick your head out. Take a deep breath and take it all in. Do you feel that? Summer is coming. Sure, it might only be incrementally…

Read Full Story

News Content

Did Neymar Steal David Beckham’s Tattoo Design?

April 21, 2015

GALLERY FOLLOWS TEXT Apparently when they aren’t on the pitch dominating every other team in Spain’s Primera Division the members of Barcelona like to spend their time at the tattoo…

Read Full Story

Events

Strength Through Ink – A Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor’s Therapeutic Tattoo

April 20, 2015

On the third Monday of April citizens of Massachusetts celebrate Patriots’ Day. The holiday was conceived to honor the date of the first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington…

Read Full Story

Tattoo Timelapse – London Reese

April 16, 2015

If I had a nickel for every time I have stared at an astonishing tattoo and wondered just how the hell it was possible to create such an impressive piece…

Read Full Story

11 People You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to Your Tattoo Session

April 8, 2015

At the young age of 16 my then boyfriend invited me to be his hand to hold while he got his first tattoo. I hadn’t been tattooed and neither of…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Q&A With Bret Hauser of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

April 6, 2015

Meet Bret Hauser, a 30-year-old, Miami-based sous chef who can be seen on the current 14th season of Hell’s Kitchen—you know, that competition reality show where chef Gordon Ramsay screams…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Yo Adrian! I did it! I Got a Tattoo!

April 2, 2015

No one had ever been able to go the distance against Apollo Creed until a nobody from Philly shocked the world by standing toe to toe with the champ for…

Read Full Story

The Many Faces of a Tattoo Convention

April 1, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY FOLLOWS THE TEXT Here at Inked we try to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at our little corner of the tattoo industry. From InkedShop photo shoots and…

Read Full Story

Culture

This Inked Lady is Prepared for Anything

March 4, 2015

We would have never dreamed of romping around the forest in our underwear before seeing the above photo of Molly Copeland, today’s Inked Girl of the Day. But, on second…

Read Full Story

Only You Can Prevent Bad Tattoos

March 3, 2015

As much as it pains us to say this, there are a lot of bad tattoos in this world. Just like snowflakes, each one is terrible in its very own…

Read Full Story

Events

Beyond the Ink: Air + Style + Alysha Nett

February 25, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Alysha Nett checks in with us as often as her busy schedule will allow to give her insight on modeling,tattoos and art, and all of her…

Read Full Story

Crazy Ruben’s Collection for the Ages

January 30, 2015

Some people collect baseball cards, others collect stamps. “Crazy” Ruben Contreras has a far more badass collection. Contreras collects tattoos and he has some incredibly sick work to say the…

Read Full Story

Who Had the First Tattoos?

January 28, 2015

We live in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be constantly changing. Considering how unthinkable our entire society would be to someone who lived only 100 years ago, it’s…

Read Full Story

Celebrities

Dropkick Murphys Put Wisconsin Gov. Walker in His Place

January 26, 2015

Here’s some free advice for politicians looking to make a run for the 2016 presidential nomination–before choosing music to play at your public appearances make sure that the artist you…

Read Full Story

News Content

The Most Painful Tattoo We Can Imagine

January 23, 2015

Imagine having a tattoo that you hate. Now, I don’t mean a tattoo that came out badly and you are bummed out about. Nor do I mean an ill-advised name…

Read Full Story

‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre

January 21, 2015

Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…

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Culture

Sara X and Her Talented Chest

January 19, 2015

Watch tattooed model Sara X impress with her unique "boob twerking" skills, dancing to Christmas carols, Mozart, and Dueling Banjos. Check out her videos and enjoy!

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Will the Guy with the Romney Face Tattoo Get New Ink for 2016?

January 16, 2015

Discover the fascinating story of Eric Hartsburg, the man who tattooed Mitt Romney's logo on his face for $15,000.

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Rub-a-dub-dub, Inked Girls in the Tub

January 15, 2015

Rediscover the joy of bath time with our gallery of inked beauties like Radeo Suicide. Enjoy their stunning tattoos in these steamy photos.

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InkedShop

Product of the Day: Be a Great F@#!ing Friend

January 15, 2015

Show your BFF some love with the "BFF Forever" Necklace by Souvenir Jewelry x Inked. Available today at INKEDSHOP.COM for only $24.95, down from $49.95.

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Product of the Day: The Perfect Shirt for Cuddling

January 13, 2015

Discover the art of cuddling with Dpcted Apparel's unisex 'Chubby Girls Cuddle Better' Tee. Support your favorite cuddlers.

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Beyond the Ink – Tim Hendricks

December 18, 2014

Tattoo artist Tim Hendricks shares his journey in photography, favorite cameras, influences and being on NY Ink. Discover his unique approach to capturing moments on film.

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