Gerald Earl Gillum, known better by his stage name, G-Eazy is an American rapper. The first album that put him on the charts was “These Things Happen”, which peaked at no 3 on the US Billboard 200. Since then, he has released other albums and also given hit singles. G-Eazy has many little tattooed on both of his arms. Let us take a look at the ones he has and the meanings behind them.
1. ‘Rose’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left side of his neck has a rose flower tattooed on it with a stem having two leaves, covered in thorns.
Meaning: The rose is a very popular tattoo that represents beauty and new beginnings.
2. ‘Wolf’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left bicep of the rapper has the face of a white wolf tattooed on it.
Meaning: The tattoo of the wolf on his body represents royalty and the importance of family bonds.
3. ‘Man and Moon’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The upper side of his left forearm has a crescent moon tattooed on it. There is also a tattoo of a silhouette of a man standing with his hands resting on his waist, below the moon. There is also a quote tattooed on the side of his forearm but the tattoo has not been clearly revealed in any of his photos.
Meaning: The crescent moon represents a change in the cycle and is a symbol of both growth, creativity, and letting go of something.
4. Quote Tattoo
Tattoo: The inside of his left forearm also has a quote tattooed on it where his elbow folds. The quote reads, “LIFE IS GRAND”.
Meaning: The quote is one that G-Eazy really believes in that despite the shortcomings, Life is Grand and we should enjoy and cherish every moment.
5. ‘Masks’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The inner side of G-Eazy’s left forearm also has a tattoo of two masks on it. One of the masks is showing the expression of a happy face and the other one is sad.
Meaning: The masks on his arm are known as, “Comedy and Tragedy” and are used to represent theatre as the expressions shown by these are the main ones that actors have to show. The masks also represent the prospect that life shows its fair share of both happiness and sadness.
6. ‘Circle’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The inside of his left wrist has a circular design tattooed on it with the letters, “G, E” tattooed inside it.
Meaning: The tattoo design is a nod to his rap name, G-Eazy.
7. ‘Pin-Up Girl’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The upper right arm of the rapper has a tattoo of a pin-up girl on it.
8. ‘510’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The backside of his right forearm has the number, “510” tattooed on it.
Meaning: The number, 510 is the area code for Oakland, California. When G was in the first grade, his mother left his father and he was sent to live with his grandparents in Berkeley. G went to school there but he and his grandparents moved to North Oakland where he spent a lot of his childhood and the tattoo represents his love for the place and his grandparents.
9. ‘Girl’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The right upper arm of the rapper has another tattoo of a girl on it. The girl is seen carrying an umbrella, standing in rain. The letter, “A’s” is also tattooed to the right of the girl.
Meaning: The A’s tattoo on his arm represents the Oakland Athletics, also known as the Oakland A’s baseball team. G-Eazy is a fan of the team and they too have invited him, their hometown rapper to play, who threw a strike for them.
10. ‘Devil and Angel’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left arm of the rapper has a tattoo of a tiny baby angel on it with wings and a halo over his head, a little above his elbow. His right arm also has a tattoo of a tiny devil with horns and a tail, holding a pitchfork, at the same place.
Meaning: The devil and the angel on his arms represent the two natures within everyone and the battle of good versus evil, in a fun way.
11. ‘Batman’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The upper part of his right forearm has a tattoo of the batman symbol on it but with the skeleton of a bat seen inside it.
Meaning: The tattoo represents the rapper’s favorite superhero, Batman.
12. ‘Skull’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The inside of his right forearm has a tattoo of a cartoon skull on it. The skull has the letters, “B and D” for its eyes and the character, “&” as its nose and a sword on its forehead.
Meaning: The tattoo of the skull and the letters represents the name of his EP, “B & D.”
13. ‘Sword’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The side of his right wrist has a sword tattooed on it.
Meaning: The sword on his wrist is a symbol of authority, protection, and courage.
14. ‘Side’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left side of his body has a tattoo of a thin cartoon on it that is trying to lift himself up with a balloon in the shape of a heart but is unable to budge as the bag of money he is holding is too heavy and keeping him grounded.
Meaning: The tattoo of the cartoon on his side shows a deep meaning of the battle between love and money. Sometimes one has to choose one of the things but we do not want to live without either.
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