When you think about the most notable tattoo on Tupac Shakur, it’s got to be that of “thug life” across his stomach. It’s unclear when the late rapper got the ink done, but the meaning behind it centers around Black pride and resilience. As he previously stated, “T.H.U.G L.I.F.E” stands for “the hate u give little infants f***s everyone,” which calls out the dangerous cycle of violence in the world, but especially within the Black community. The “i” in Pac’s tattoo takes the shape of a bullet, which only emphasizes the overall message.
