LaMelo Ball Shows Off Massive Full-Back Tattoo On Social Media
The Charlotte Hornets’ All-Star guard sat for 18 hours over three sessions to complete the ink job.
www.bet.comHere’s what’s latest on LaMelo Ball’s tattoos:
- A viral photo circulating in 2024 showed Ball’s large back tattoo featuring the word “RARE” across his shoulders and back, with an alien figure and the word “ONE,” sparking talk about whether it’s real.[3]
- Reports from 2024 describe the full-back ink as a substantial piece, with sources noting it took many hours to complete and drew significant attention on social media.[3]
- In 2025–2026 coverage, Ball’s tattoo activity continued to be a topic of fan discussion, including references to new ink expansions and ongoing public interest in his body art.[4][6]
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Citations:
- Is LaMelo Ball's back tattoo real? Photo of Hornets star's new ink goes viral[1]
- LaMelo Ball Shows Off Massive Full-Back Tattoo On Social Media[3]
- Hornets' LaMelo Ball unveils new tattoos that needed five artists[6]