Ozzy Osbourne Thinks Face Tattoos "Make You Look Dirty"

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The legendary rocker spoke about how tattoos "above the collar should be stopped."

The evolution of tattoos has been steady, as ink that was once reserved for rebels has become staples for soccer moms. While face tattoos aren't anything new, there has been an influx of artists, especially rappers, who have opted to use their mugs as sketch boards and canvasses for any little bit of art they desire. Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is responsible for his fair share of show-stopping antics—including biting the head off of a live bat during a concert—but in his twilight years, the Black Sabbath singer isn't as rebellious as he once was.

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The heavily-inked 72-year-old rocker was discussing tattoos on his Ozzy's Boneyard radio station when he stated that there was a limit for how much skin art he would receive. "I would never do that," he said of face tattoos. "Anything above the collar should be stopped. To be honest it makes you look dirty."

He also admitted that the older he gets, the more painful those tattoo needles feel. "When I started getting this f*cking sleeve I was like, 'I am too old, stop,'" he said. "I was 50 something and I was like, 'What the f*ck are you doing?' When he got my elbows I was like, 'What are you doing? What are you paying this f*cking as*hole to do?'" Unfortunately for Ozzy Osbourne, it doesn't look as if face tattoos are going to be a trend that slows down anytime soon. We wonder what he thinks about his collaborator Post Malone's face tats? Do you think they make people look "dirty"?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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