Tupac’s Tattoos Explained in Urban Ink Magazine

In honor of the 15th anniversary of Tupac’s passing, his tattoos will be featured on the cover of the upcoming 21st edition of Urban Ink magazine. The magazine will feature interviews with several associated artists, including Tupac’s group, the Outlawz, who will discuss the significance and meaning of his tats and even tracked down the tattoo artist who has been credited with most of Tupac’s most recognizable art.

“The cross on his back bearing the words ‘Exodus 1831′ is a reference to the year of the slave revolt led by Nat Turner that ended in the murder of his master and over 50 other white people. Even Tupac’s most noted tattoo the ‘Thug Life’ on his stomach and the acronym it stood for (The Hate U Give Little Infants F–ks Everyone) goes misinterpreted.”