Odell Beckham Jr.’s 86 Tattoos & Their Meanings

Odell Beckham Jr. is an American football player who is known as one of the greatest and most popular players and plays for ‘Cleveland Browns’ in NFL. His football career reached great hight when he became the fastest player in NFL history in 2016 for reaching 200 career receptions and 4000 career receiving yards. Apart from his successful sports career, the player has got some meaningful tattoos on his body. Let’s have a look!

1. ‘Portrait of Barack Obama’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Barack Obama’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: Barack Obama is the 44th President of the USA from 2009 to 2017. He was the first African-American President of America. This portrait tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Ganga, in December 2017. On December 6, 2017, Odell uploaded the following picture of his tattoo on his Instagram account, with the caption,

Body marked up like a subway in Harlem…callll em! Weezy F Baby”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVjYqZjPRI/

2. ‘Health Ledger Joker’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Health Ledger Joker’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: Joker is the fictional character that appeared in the movie ‘The Dark Knight’ which was released in 2008. This character was played by an Australian actor ‘Heath Ledger’.

3. ‘WHY SO SERIOUS?’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘WHY SO SERIOUS?’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: ‘WHY SO SERIOUS?’ is the famous line used by Joker in the movie ‘The Dark Knight’.

4. ‘Michael Jackson-Thriller’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Michael Jackson-Thriller’ tattoo on her right leg.

Meaning: This tattoo is inspired by the look of Michael Jackson from his album ‘Thriller’ which was released in January 1984. This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Ganga, in December 2017.

5. ‘forever’ tattoo on his right leg

6. ‘Legendary’ tattoo on his right leg

7. ‘Portrait of Lil Wayne’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Lil Wayne’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: Lil Wayne is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and actor.

8. ‘Love Symbol-Prince’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Love Symbol-Prince’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Love Symbol is the name of a studio album by an American recording artist, Prince, which was released on October 13, 1992.

9. ‘Portrait of Jesse Owens’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Jesse Owens’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete. He gained limelight in the 1936 Olympic Games when he won four gold medals.

10. ‘Portrait of Malcolm X’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Malcolm X’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Malcolm was an American Muslim minister who is popular within African-American and Muslim American groups for his pursuit of racial justice. He was also a human-rights activist who gained a lot of limelight during civil rights movements.

11. ‘Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian activist who was known for his active role in the civil rights movement for fighting against racism through non-violence and civil disobedience.

12. ‘Portrait of Muhammad Ali’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Muhammad Ali’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer who is known as one of the best boxers in the world.

13. ‘Portrait of Tupac Shakur’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Tupac Shakur’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Tupac Shakur was an American rapper. He is considered one of the most famous rappers in the world. He was also famous for his strong resistance against racism and injustice.

14. ‘Portrait of Prince’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Prince’ tattoo on his right leg.

Meaning: Prince was an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and dancer. He is also ranked as Billboard’s Top 100 Artists of All Time list.

15. ‘Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue’ tattoo on her right thigh.

Meaning: On June 6, 2001, the American professional basketball player ‘Allen Iverson’ stepped over another American professional basketball player and coach ‘Tyronn Lue’ in NBA finals. Odell got the tattoo of this incident inked on his right thigh.

16. ‘Tyson vs. Holyfield Sports Illustrated cover following the ear bite’ tattoo on his right thigh

17. Raised First Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Raised Fist’ tattoo on her right leg.

Meaning: Raised fist tattoo is a symbol of strength, power, unity, and resistance.

18. ‘Portrait of Bob Marley’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Bob Marley’ tattoo on his right thigh.

Meaning: Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He is also known as the symbol of the music of Jamaica.

19. ’92’ tattoo near her right knee

20. ‘Royalty’ tattoo on his right hand

21. ‘Lion’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Lion’ tattoo on his left thigh.

Meaning: Lion tattoo is a symbol of power, strength, courage, authority, and leadership.

22. ’13’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ’13’ tattoo on his right arm.

Meaning: The number ’13’ refers to the jersey number of Odell for Cleveland Browns. This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang.

23. ‘The Creation of Adam’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘The Creation of Adam’ tattoo on his right hand.

Meaning: This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Romeo Lacoste, in 2019. ‘The Creation of Adam’ is a painting by an Italian artist, Michelangelo.

24. Tiny Heart Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Tiny Heart’ tattoo near his right wrist.

Meaning: Heart tattoo is a symbol of emotions, love, feelings, passion, compassion, trust, loyalty, and friendship.

25. ‘Golden Gate Bridge’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Golden Gate Bridge’ tattoo on his back.

Meaning: The back tattoos on Odell Beckham’s back are all done by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang, in 2016. Bang Bang took four complete days to cover Odell’s entire back with tattoos. Golden Gate Bridge is a bridge that connects San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.

26. ‘HOLLYWOOD’ tattoo on his back

27. ‘Chrysler Building’ tattoo on his back

28. ‘Statue of Liberty’ tattoo on his back

29. ‘Urban City’ tattoo on his back

30. Helicopter tattoo on his back

31. ‘Planet of the Apes’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Planet of the Apes’ tattoo on his back.

Meaning: ‘Planet of the Apes’ is an American science fiction franchise in which there is a fight for control between humans and intelligent groups of apes. This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang.

32. ‘Night Scene’ tattoo on his back

33. ‘LEGENDARY’ tattoo on his right thigh

34. ‘BOURBON’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Bourbon’ tattoo on his right arm.

Meaning: Bourbon is a historic street and one of the most famous tourist places in New Orleans. Odell got this tattoo inked by the tattoo artist, William Baker, in July 2014.

35. ‘Fear Life Not Death’ tattoo on his chest

36. ‘Stairs of Heaven’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Stairs of Heaven’ tattoo on his left pec.

Meaning: Such tattoos are the symbols of wearer’s faith in spirituality. It also denotes the memory of the deceased someone.

37. Flying Birds Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Flying Birds’ tattoo on his left pec.

Meaning: Flying Birds tattoo is a symbol of freedom, spirituality, hope, new beginnings, peace, and faith.

38. Nautical Stars Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Nautical Stars’ tattoo on his left shoulder.

Meaning: Nautical stars tattoo is a symbol of direction, good fortune, protection, and guidance.

39. Stars Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Stars’ tattoo on his left shoulder.

Meaning: Stars tattoo is a symbol of direction and guidance during the darkest phases of life.

40. ‘Savage’ tattoo on his right torso

41. Gorilla Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Gorilla’ tattoo on his right torso.

Meaning: Gorilla tattoo is a symbol of leadership, strength, power, dignity, honor, responsibility, loyalty, and compassion.

42. Tiger Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Tiger’ tattoo on his left leg.

Meaning: Tiger tattoo is a symbol of power, strength, independence, willpower, courage, and self-defense.

43. ‘ChOSEN1’ tattoo on his left arm

44. Saxophone Tattoo

Tattoo: Saxophone tattoo on his right arm.

Meaning: Saxophone tattoo is a symbol of mystery, nightlife, music, intelligence, and hidden things. It also symbolizes the wearer’s interest in music.

45. Barcode Tattoo 

Tattoo: Barcode tattoo on his left wrist.

Meaning: Odell got this tattoo inked in 2016. In an interview, he said,

It’s a barcode. I got numbers on it-2000, 100, 20. It means 2000 yards, 100 receptions, and 20 touchdowns. So, it’s about putting a goal that’s in front of you. Speak it into existence every day.”

46. Piano Tattoo

Tattoo: Piano tattoo on his right arm.

Meaning: A piano tattoo is a symbol of harmony, elegance, sophistication, and melody. It also signifies the wearer’s interest in music.

47. Shark Tattoo

Tattoo: Shark tattoo on his left arm.

Meaning: Shark tattoo is a symbol of power, force. courage, attitude, speed, and aggression.

48. ‘Harrahs’ tattoo on his right arm

49. ‘MY WORLD’ tattoo on his left shoulder

50. ‘Hands holding Earth’ tattoo on his left shoulder

51. ‘Quote by Martin Luther King Jr’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.’ tattoo on his left arm.

Meaning: Odell Beckham Jr. got the tattoo of a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. The quote says,

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands at moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at the times of challenge and controversy.”

52. Theatre Masks tattoo on his right arm

53. ‘once chance’ tattoo on his right wrist

54. Flying Owl Tattoo

Tattoo: Flying Owl tattoo on his right elbow.

Meaning: Flying owl tattoo is a symbol of protection, wisdom, knowledge, transition, and mystery.

55. Snake eye tattoo on his left knee

56. ‘FAME’ tattoo on his left arm

57. Tattoo on his left hand

58. ‘STRAIGHT OUT THE JUNGLE’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘STRAIGHT OUT THE JUNGLE’ tattoo on his left leg.

Meaning: Straight out the Jungle is the name of the debut album of an American hip-hip group ‘Jungle Brothers’ which was released in November 1988. This group was formed in 1987.

59. Giraffe Tattoo

Tattoo: Giraffe tattoo on his left thigh.

Meaning: Giraffe tattoo is a symbol of individuality, perception, uniqueness, farsightedness, grace, peace, and communication.

60. ‘higher it takes’ tattoo on his right thigh

61. Leaves Tattoo

Tattoo: Leaves tattoo on his left leg.

Meaning: Leaves’ tattoo is a symbol of hope, new beginnings, rebirth, renewal, and revival. It also denotes the cycles of life; life and death.

62. ‘one dream’ tattoo on his right wrist

63. ‘Sports’ tattoo on his right thigh

64. ‘I AM WHO I AM’ tattoo 

Tattoo: ‘I AM WHO I AM’ tattoo on the right side of his neck.

Meaning: In 2019, Odell got this tattoo inked by New York city-based celebrity tattoo artist, Bang Bang.

65. Lioness Tattoo

Tattoo: Lioness tattoo on his left thigh.

Meaning: Lioness tattoo is a symbol of beauty, wisdom, knowledge, leadership, queen, and motherhood.

66. Elephant Tattoo

Tattoo: Elephant tattoo on his left thigh.

Meaning: Elephant tattoo is a symbol of good luck, strength, courage, power, divinity, and loyalty.

67. Hippopotamus Tattoo

Tattoo: Hippopotamus tattoo on his left thigh.

Meaning: Hippopotamus is a symbol of bravery, strength, medication, healing, protection, fertility, and motherhood.

68. Tattoo on his left leg

69. ‘APE SHALL NOT KILL APE’ tattoo on his right arm

70. Musical Notes Tattoo

Tattoo: Musical Notes tattoo on his right arm.

Meaning: Musical notes tattoo is a symbol of the love and dedication of the wearer for music.

71. Jesus with a Man Tattoo

72. ‘Sky is the Limit’ tattoo on his right shoulder

73. ‘Adapt to Survive’ tattoo on his left torso

74. ‘GOD CREATED YOU DIFFERENT KNOW YOUR WORTH’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘GOD CREATED YOU DIFFERENT KNOW YOUR WORTH’ tattoo on his left hand.

Meaning: This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang, in 2019. The tattoo is inked in bold letters in the form of a cross.

75. ‘Portrait of Kobe Bryant’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Portrait of Kobe Bryant’ on his right ribcage.

Meaning: Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player of Los Angeles Lakers. He along with his daughter Gianna was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020. To pay the tribute to late Lakers’ legend, Odell got the tattoo of the portrait of Kobe Bryant inked by the tattoo artist, Ganga, in February 2020.

76. ‘Make Dreams Reality’ tattoo on his left wrist

77. Rocket Tattoo

Tattoo: Rocket tattoo near his left underarm.

Meaning: Rocket tattoo is a symbol of exploration, hope, new beginnings, rebirth, beauty, and change.

78. Tattoo on his butt

79. Star Tattoo

Tattoo: Star tattoo on the center of his chest.

Meaning: Star tattoo is a symbol of clarity, shine, ability to fight darkness, and various obstacles of life.

80. Tattoo on his left forearm

81. Goat Tattoo

Tattoo: Goat tattoo near his left wrist.

Meaning: This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang, in 2017. Goat tattoo is a symbol of force, power, faith, independence, and health.

82. ‘DO NOT FEAR 365’ tattoo on his left hand

83. Cloud Shading Tattoo on his left arm

84. Bus tattoo on his right forearm

85. ‘Face covered Statue of Liberty’ tattoo on his left forearm

85. Tattoo on his left wrist

86. ‘XXVIII MCMLXX IV XXII MCMLXX’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘XXVIII MCMLXX IV XXII MCMLXX’ tattoo around his neck.

Meaning: This tattoo refers to the date of birth of Odell Beckham Jr.’s parents, Odell Beckham Sr and Heather Van Norman. He got this tattoo inked in May 2015.