Regarding tattoos, Drake has never been dissatisfied with a particular design.

At last count, the Toronto-born rapper has more than 55 body art designs adorning him; each one tells a story as intricate as his number-one singles.

Since the release of his debut studio album in 2010, Drake has been consistently augmenting his tattoo collection with designs honoring his OVO Sound record label, a portrait of Aaliyah, mementos from his relationship with Rihanna, and a vial of Drakkar Noir.

In November 2023, the “Hotline Bling” singer even unveiled an unexpected face tattoo; his preoccupation with tattoos shows no indication of abating.Drake’s tattoos, which range from personal phrases to symbolic motifs, are examined in greater detail below, along with their meanings.Face TattooA tattoo affixed above Drake’s right eyebrow in November 2023 bore the slang term “miskeen,” which refers to an individual who is “sweet and innocent” in his native Canada, and garnered significant media attention.The fact that the phrase also translates to “poor” or “pathetic” in Arabic has caused considerable perplexity among his admirers due to the tattoo’s apparent contradiction of meanings.Nevertheless, this was not his initial display of facial tattoos; in 2022, the “No Guidance” singer had the initials “SG” of his mother, Sandra Gayle Graham, tattooed beneath his left eye.RihannaAlthough his relationship with Rihanna has been a tumultuous one, and the “Umbrella” singer has never confirmed that they dated, Drake has two tattoos that his ex-girlfriend and passion may or may not have inspired.One such item is a camouflage-printed shark motif adorning the inner portion of his arm. Prior to 2021, Rihanna possessed an identical design on her ankle, which she subsequently concealed with a headpiece. E! reports that the design was allegedly inspired by a plush animal that the rapper purchased for Rih at an aquarium.Drake, who is flaunting an arm tattoo of a woman savoring ice cream that many admirers believe is a portrait of the “Diamonds” singer, is the subject of another dispute.Family and FriendsDrake’s tattoo collection is undeniably extensive, dedicated to his family and friends, as evidenced by the multitude of designs that honor them.In addition to having his mother’s initials etched into his face, the “One Dance” vocalist also adorns his back with a tattoo of her likeness, which is situated beneath portraits of his grandmother and uncle. Additionally, he had the photograph of his father, Dennis Graham, tattooed on his back. A few years later, his father reciprocated the favor by creating a massive tattoo portrait of his renowned son.Drake, who also shares the name Adonis with Sophie Brussaux, participates in the family homages by having the moniker of his only child tattooed on his right arm.The “Degrassi” alum also has portraits of his friends and role models adorning his arms, including designs honoring his murdered close friend Anthony “Fif” Soares and those of Lil Wayne, LeBron James, and Denzel Washington.Additional notable figuresThe “Rich Flex” singer is undeniably fond of getting tattoos on women; in addition to the purported Rihanna marking, he has also showcased other female musicians on his person.Aaliyah has been a longtime idol of Drake, who debuted a tattoo of the late singer, who perished in a plane accident in 2001, on his back in 2011.Additionally, he possesses not one, but two portraits of Sade, one of which bears the Canadian rapper’s penmanship below. For his birthday in 2017, she presented him with a signed poster subsequent to a photo opportunity between the reclusive star and the Canadian rapper at one of Sade’s concerts.One woman who objects to Drake immortalizing her visage on his body? Dionne Celine.”Dear Drake, I humbly request your assistance. May I inquire as to something? In 2019, the “My Heart Will Go On” vocalist advised against the “Ride” singer’s plan to include her visage in his collection during an iHeart Radio interview. He had previously informed her that he intended to do so.NatureDrake has numerous tattoos that allude to the natural world, with the majority of them also alluding to his career, such as the owl design that debuted on the back of his right shoulder in 2011. His fashion label, “October’s Very Own” or “OVO,” is symbolized by an owl logo, which he often incorporates into his ensembles, as in the case of a 100-carat diamond necklace featuring an owl cage.A tree and a lion’s head with the inscriptions “Oktober Lejonhjarta” or “October Lionhearted” are also tattooed on his left side, respectively.To commemorate the release of his album “More Life” in 2017, the rapper received a hibiscus flower adorned with an insect and two songbirds perched on his left side and back.MusicDrake’s physique is adorned with a number of designs that allude to his voyage through the music industry, which undoubtedly influences his “IDGAF” persona.A tattoo that extends down Drake’s left arm and features the Beatles as their “Abbey Road” album cover is among the more contentious designs. Critics have deemed the artwork “cocky” and it depicts Drake guiding the legendary group down the street, as it does on the album cover.A line from Lil Wayne’s song “If I Die Today (John)” is tattooed next to his owl, bearing the inscription “If I die today, it will be a holiday.” The words “reps up,” “atf,” “ovo,” and “ymcmb” are aligned in a straight line beneath the sentence.”Ovo” represents his slogan, “October’s Very Own,” while the initial abbreviation denotes his former fansite, “All Things Fresh.” “Ymcmb” and “reps up” are abbreviations for the group of rappers represented by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records, “Young Money Cash Money Billionaires,” and “Reps-Up Records,” a Canadian label founded by his associate Preme, respectively.Drake’s left shoulder features a flaming cranium with the inscription “unruly,” an additional design inspired by music and a reference to his friend Popcaan, who is signed to Drake’s OVO Sound record label.TorontoDrake bears numerous bodily designs that pay homage to his cherished birthplace of Toronto. These designs encompass the renowned CN Tower and the city’s area code, “416” (with a shortened version reading “6” on his right arm).An additional nod to Toronto, the singer received a compass design on his left bicep in 2015, with the letter “E” representing the East side.SportsThe “First Person Shooter” singer is also heavily influenced by sports, as evidenced by the symbols on his body that signify his favorite teams, including the Houston Astros, Toronto Raptors, and Kentucky Wildcats.Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are also honored on Drake’s arm with the Golden State Warriors jersey numbers 30 and 35, respectively, inscribed beneath his compass tattoo.MiscellaneousDrake’s bottle of Drakkar Noir cologne is arguably one of his most renowned tattoos, and while the design of the bicep tattoo may appear arbitrary, it pays homage to his former Twitter handle, @drakkardnoir.Conversely, an additional inscription, “SWEET THING, EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON, DIDNESS,” is inadvertently inscribed on Drake’s inner arm; however, the precise meaning of this phrase to him remains unknown.Additionally, his left arm bears an Egyptian emblem known as the Eye of Horus, which in ancient Egypt was symbolic of protection, good fortune, healing, and strength.