From the lion tattoo on his chest to the owl on his left shoulder to the iconic crown on his neck, this is a complete breakdown of Maluma's tattoos.
Since his breakout hit "La Temperatura," Maluma's assortment of tattoos has been quickly rising. The Colombian singer has over 20 tattoos in all places his frame — and it is arduous for lovers to keep monitor of all his ink.
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According to Maluma (actual identify: Juan Luis Londoño Arias), each of the tattoos, which absorb real property on his arms, chest, and neck, has a particular meaning. Fun reality: he were given his first tattoo at the age of 14.
"I’ve always been open-minded since I was very young,” he told GQ of his extensive body art. " I all the time wanted to get a tattoo and I got it when I was 14 years previous. I got it right here on my left leg... My mother were given super mad at me."
However, don't expect Maluma to ever get a tattoo on his face, calling it "too hardcore." Whew! Keep scrolling for a look at Maluma's tattoos and the meaning behind all the ink.
Maluma's "Maluma" Leg Tattoo
His very first tattoo was his stage name on his left leg, which pays tribute to his family: mom (MArgie), dad (LUis) and sister (MAnuela).
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Lion Tattoo
Probably one of Maluma's most recognizable tattoos (behind the crown on his neck), the lion represents strength.
"I was having a very difficult time in my life and I used to be very young," Malum said of the piece inked by artist Cesar Leonardo Gomez on his left pec. "I needed some strength, so this is why I got it."
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Crown Tattoo
Maluma defined the which means behind his crown tattoo on Instagram, writing, "This crown is my due to the individuals who with their loyalty accompany me on my profession and my steps "
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Neck Tattoos
Peruvian tattoo artist Stefano Alcantara has done several pieces for Maluma, including this dove, which was inked 43,000 feet in the air in Maluma's private plane.
"The dove method peace. The first idea that he sought after used to be for it to represent piece, nevertheless it was once also flying so it was once a twist of fate that we did it in the air," Stefano told Inked mag. "We had been talking about it while we had been tattooing that the sky's the restrict, which has a deeper which means in his profession. It was once a nice second to get that tattoo."
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On the back of his neck, Maluma also has the names of cousins Romeo and Apolo.
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Medellin Chest Tattoo
Need more proof Maluma loves Colombia? He tattooed the name of his hometown, Medellín, on his chest.
"Jamás me olvido de donde vengo, MEDELLÍN, ciudad de soñadores," he wrote on Instagram, which translates to, "I'll by no means put out of your mind where I come from, MEDELLÍN, town of dreamers."
His birth year, 1994, and a small star are tattooed directly below it.
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Left Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Maluma's left sleeve came courtesy of Bogota-based tattoo artist Cesar Leonardo Gomez. The first tattoo he got on that arm was the word "Magia," which translates to "Magic" in English, and is also the name of his very first album.
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There is an owl for wisdom, which Maluma calls one of his most important pieces. "This tattoo is super spiritual too because it's type of protection," he explained. "I feel like this tattoo helped me a lot."
His left arm also features a Japanese sanctuary, surrounded by lotus flowers and wind, to remind Maluma of home.
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Maluma's first "big" tattoo is the Buddha image on his left inner forearm, and even though he is technically Catholic, he got the image because he "loves taking the best possible issues of each religion."
On the right arm, you can see Maluma's compass tattoo, which represents being oriented in your life.
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Right Arm (Partial) Sleeve Tattoo
Then, when he met Stefano Alcantara in Miami, they collaborated on his right arm. As of now, the arm features four elephants, another reference to his family, a guardian angel, a rose, which represents respect for women, and an eagle.
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Stefano is also responsible for the large portrait of Maluma's first horse Hercules on his right bicep.
On the left, you can see Maluma's tattoo of a compass, a reference to being oriented.
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Right Hand Tattoos
Maluma honored his March 25, 2018 performance at Madison Square Garden with the date and the initials of the venue on his right hand, right above his tattoo of angel wings.
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Left Hand Tattoo
The tattoo on his left hand is simply that of a flying bird.
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Roman Numerals Tattoo
There are two sets of roman numerals on Maluma's shoulders. On the right side he got the date December 16, 2018, inked and on the left is the date for June 4, 2015. While we don't know what happened on those dates, Maluma revealed on Instagram, "Dates that modify your existence.”
There are also the numbers 11:11 on his neck, which is the title of his fourth studio album. The number Eleven may be stated to convey luck.
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Infinity Tattoo
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"Pies en la tierra" ft tattoo
The tattoos on his feet read, "Feet on the ground," which is lovely self-explanatory.
Which of Maluma's tattoos is your favorite?
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