Rapper Fivio Foreign has made headlines with his latest tattoo, which prominently features a Timberland boot print and logo. The artist shared a video of the tattoo on social media, captioning it simply with “Why not,” accompanied by a UK flag emoji and a fire emoji, likely to signify his support for the location where he got the tattoo.
The tattoo serves as a nod to a popular New York stereotype, particularly among locals who wear Timberlands, especially the iconic 6-inch waterproof Nubuck “butters.” As a Brooklyn native, Fivio seems to embrace this aspect of New York culture, celebrating the brand’s most recognizable work boot with this permanent tribute.
Fans have shown significant appreciation for the tattoo video, a stark contrast to his previous post in August. In that video, Fivio shared footage of someone seemingly injecting drugs into another person’s arm. He explained that he had a canceled show in Philadelphia and decided to film the scene instead.
In the background of the video, another person can be heard calling out “dog food,” a street term for heroin. This clip drew negative reactions from fans, who accused Fivio of glorifying drug use. Rather than apologize, Fivio addressed the criticism directly, stating that such situations are common in documentaries and his intention was to raise awareness about the challenges his community faces. He urged his followers to understand the context of his actions and emphasized the importance of helping others.
Fivio Foreign is no stranger to controversy when it comes to his tattoos. Last year, he received backlash for a massive back tattoo that reads, “Stop talking behind my back.” In response, he defended his choices, explaining that tattoos are personal expressions meant for the individual, not for others’ approval.
“I get tattoos for myself, not for nobody else to like them,” he clarified. “The tattoo is for me, and I appreciate it.”
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