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Travis Barker’s Tattoos and Meanings

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Travis Barker’s Lips Tattoo

In 2021, Barker got Kardashian’s lips tattooed on his left bicep a week after getting engaged. The design was inked by New York-based tattooist Scott Campbell.

Travis Barker’s “Born With Horns” Tattoo

Barker got this matching tattoo with fellow musician and longtime buddy Machine Gun Kelly in August 2021. The design, which reads “born with horns,” sits on both their left forearms. The phrase was supposed to be the title of MGK’s sixth studio album for which the two artists collaborated. However, the “Forget Me Too” singer later decided to rename the record to “Mainstream Sellout.”

Travis Barker’s “Alabama” Tattoo

Barker’s left wrist spells the name of his daughter, Alabama Barker, whom he shares with his second ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.

Travis Barker’s Crossroads Kitchen Tattoo

The logo of his vegan restaurant franchise, “Crossroads Kitchen,” which contains two knives placed diagonally, is inked on his left bicep, near his elbow.

Travis Barker’s Microphone Tattoo

Barker has a microphone design on his left forearm, which may represent his love of music.

Travis Barker’s Jesus With a Crown of Thorns Tattoo

At the top of his left arm, Barker has a detailed design of Jesus accompanied by a cross and a thorny crown. It signifies his faith, as he was raised Catholic.

Travis Barker’s Roses Tattoo

Right below the ink of Jesus, Barker has a set of roses inked on his left arm.

Travis Barker’s “1975” Tattoo

The Blink-182 drummer got his birth year, 1975, tattooed on his left wrist, with “19” on one end and “75” on another. Both numbers are encircled in what appears to be a drum.

Travis Barker’s Chevrolet Tattoo

He has the brand logo of the popular automobile manufacturer Chevrolet on the back of his left hand.

Travis Barker’s Tiny Cross Tattoo

A massive rose ink sweeps across the back of his left hand and a tiny cross surrounded by four small lines is placed on the side near his thumb.

Travis Barker’s Misfits Tattoo

The former punk-rock band Misfits’s logo, inspired by the 1946 movie “The Crimson Ghost,” also found a place in Barker’s expansive tattoo collection. The skull symbol sits on his left thumb. Barker dedicated this piece to the ’80s band, who helped inspire his musical journey.

Travis Barker’s Cherries Tattoo

He has tiny cherries in red, green, and black ink tattooed near his left wrist. The significance behind the ink is unknown.

Travis Barker’s Dagger Tattoo

A tiny dagger is placed right above the cherry design. Small colorful stars surround this ink.

Travis Barker’s Dice Tattoo

Barker got a pair of dice on his left bicep. One cube shows the digit “6,” while another displays “1” on top. Together they make up 7, which is Barker’s lucky number.

Travis Barker’s Spider Tattoo

Barker has a spider tattoo located on his left forearm near his elbow.

Travis Barker’s Skull Tattoo

Barker has a skull tattooed near his left elbow. The numbers “1” and “3” are drawn inside the eye sockets and denote the number 13 together.

Travis Barker’s “LLJ” Tattoo

During his December 2018 appearance on the 106.7 FM KROQ’s Kevin & Bean, Barker got the letters “LLJ” tattooed live on the inside of his left forearm. The phrase means “Long Live Jahseh,” and is a tribute to the late Rapper XXXTentacion (real name: Jahseh Onfroy), who was killed in 2018.

Travis Barker’s “FTW” Tattoo

Barker also has the abbreviation “FTW” inked on his left forearm, though, what it means, remains a mystery.

Travis Barker’s Female Portrait Tattoo

The rockstar has a mysterious female portrait on his left bicep, which depicts half a face. However, it isn’t clear who this portrait belongs to.

Travis Barker’s “INRI” Tattoo

The musician has “INRI” inked on his upper arm near the elbow. The ink originates from the Latin phrase “Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum,” which translates to “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” — the inscription etched on the cross over Christ’s head during the crucifixion.

Travis Barker’s “Survivors Guilt” Tattoo

In May 2021, Barker got the word “Guilt” tattooed near his left elbow. In the exact location on his right arm, he has the word “Survivors,” making the ink together refer to the survivor’s guilt. The ink likely echoes Barker’s survivor’s guilt following the near-fatal escape he made during a 2008 plane crash.

Travis Barker’s Scorpio Cover-Up Tattoo

On the inside of his left bicep, Barker got a scorpion tattoo in solid black ink, which strategically covered the tattoo of his second ex-wife’s name adorned over a heart. The design is likely a nod to the musician’s zodiac sign. He was born on Nov. 14, 1975, which makes him a Scorpio.

Travis Barker’s “Dues Paid” Tattoo

Barker’s right knuckles spell “Dues,” while his left knuckles say “Paid,” together making a meaningful statement.

Travis Barker’s “I Did It My Way..” Tattoo

Tattooed on the side of Barker’s hands are the words “I did it my way..” with “I did it” inked on his right hand and “my way..” placed on his left hand.

Travis Barker’s “Live & Learn” Tattoo

The drummer has the phrase “Live & Learn” split over his thumbs, with “Live &” inked on his right hand and “Learn” on his left.

Travis Barker’s “120%” Tattoo

Placed below the Misfits icon, Barker has “120%” tattooed on his left thumb.

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