Tattoos are designs that can be decorative, symbolic, or just for looks. People choose to get tattoos for different reasons, such as expressing themselves, honoring their culture or religion, remembering an event or loved one, or simply because they love art. Even though tattoos have been around for a long time, some societies still consider them inappropriate.
Some tattoos are linked to gangs and might have special symbols, numbers, or pictures that are important to that group. They are worn to show loyalty to a gang, show position or importance in the group, or scare off other gangs or authorities.
Here are some common tattoos that gang members often have. Be cautious if you see them.
The numbers "14" and "88" are often linked to Neo-Nazi and white supremacist beliefs. These numbers are commonly used as tattoos by members of groups such as the Aryan Brotherhood.
The spiderweb tattoo is a common design that is usually tattooed on the elbow or neck, and is often linked to prison culture. Sometimes, it can represent time spent in jail, with each part of the web standing for a year in prison.
Not all spiderweb tattoos are related to criminal pasts. Some people really love the design.
A teardrop tattoo can have different meanings depending on the person and culture. It is commonly linked to crime and can show that the person has been involved in violence, like murder.
The tattoo of three dots could mean "my crazy life" in Spanish and might show a link to gangs or a life of crime. At the same time, it can also represent the idea of not hearing, not seeing, and not speaking evil.
The five-dot tattoo, called the "quincunx," is a tattoo with five dots arranged in a square shape. It has four dots at the corners and one dot in the middle. It is linked to prison culture and can represent different parts of a criminal's life.
The tattoo with the letters "MS" usually represents "Mara Salvatrucha," also known as MS-13, a well-known and highly organized gang from El Salvador. The "MS" tattoo is often done by gang members or people linked to the gang to show loyalty or connection.
It's normal to be careful around people with tattoos linked to gangs, but it's important to know that not everyone with these tattoos is a criminal. We shouldn't judge people just by how they look.
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