Here’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]
Sources
During the offseason, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball got his neck inked with the logo of his clothing brand, LaFrance. The logo features the letters "LF" in a diploma font.
www.sportskeeda.comA photo of LaMelo Ball's new back tattoo went viral on social media — and it is so ostentatious that some are wondering if it's real.
www.sportingnews.comLamelo Ball's Back Tattoo
www.tmz.comLaMelo Ball has quite a few tattoos. As of yesterday, the Charlotte Hornets guard has a few more. Never lacking in confidence, Ball's newest set of ink required
www.si.comJust like many NBA players, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has a bunch of tattoos all over his body. Ball got his first ink when he was 16 and almost passed out from the pain.
www.sportskeeda.comCharolette Hornets star Lamelo Ball continues to cover his whole body in ink. His latest tattoo was on his feet and, well...
www.tigerdroppings.comSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is trending after Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball posted a new tattoo with an alien in it.
www.hardwoodheroics.comThe Charlotte Hornets’ All-Star guard sat for 18 hours over three sessions to complete the ink job.
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