The concept is all the black historians (in my opinion) that played a part in my life based off of what they stood for and accomplished
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Enter For FreeI’ve actually never had a single tattoo—not because I didn’t want one, but because I was holding out for the right artist to bring a full sleeve to life. I wanted it to be meaningful, not just ink. What first sparked the idea was seeing Odell Beckham Jr.’s sleeve—there was something about how personal and expressive it was. It pushed me to create something just as powerful, but tailored to my own story.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?Each figure in the sleeve represents a specific trait or life lesson that shaped who I am. They’re not just images—they’re reminders of the mistakes I’ve made, the growth that came from them, and the values I carry with me every day.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’ve been dreaming about this sleeve since I was 16, but back then, I didn’t have the means—and honestly, I was too cautious to trust just anyone with something so permanent. Tattoos are forever, and I’ve always believed that if I was going to do it, it had to be with the right artist at the right time.
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