Did Post Malone Black out His Face? the Truth Behind the Viral Tattoo Rumor
By Chloe Bennett
The hoax caught traction because blackout tattooing is enjoying an unprecedented boom in popular culture. Over the past five years, high-density blackwork has transitioned from underground body modification subcultures straight into the celebrity mainstream. Notable figures like Machine Gun Kelly made global headlines in early 2024 by blanketing his upper torso, chest, and arms in massive swaths of dense black ink, covering dozens of older designs in a bid to reclaim personal agency.
When audiences watched prominent figures spend tens of thousands of dollars on heavy blackwork, the leap to Post Malone doing the same felt credible. Solid black ink work acts as the ultimate permanent cover-up. Traditional laser removal requires anywhere from 8 to 20 painful sessions over several years, costing upwards of $5,000, $12,000 without guaranteeing clear skin. A blackout tattoo offers an instant, high-contrast alternative. When malicious or satirical accounts uploaded edits of Malone with a blacked-out face, viewers assumed he had simply taken the industry trend to its absolute extreme.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
