Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImageDrakeis adding another meaningful tattoo to his growing collection.The Canadian rapper, 35, appeared on Los Angeles-based tattoo artistGanga Tattoo’s Instagram accounton Wednesday, showing off new ink on his arm that paid tribute to late designerVirgil Abloh.“A remembrance of the great Virgil Abloh done on Drake,” the caption read.The image showed a man from the back in the process of throwing a paper airplane, with attention paid to the details of his clothing and even the shadow he cast.Ganga Tattoo’s post tagged Drake, the IG account for Abloh, as well as the corporate accounts for Louis Vuitton and Off-White, where Abloh worked as an artistic director and designer.Ablohdied on Nov. 28after a battle with cancer at the age of 41, shocking many in both the fashion and music industries as he had chosen to keep his illness private.CelebritiesfromIdris ElbatoKim KardashianandKanye Westhave publicly reacted to Abloh’s death, with Elba honoring him just one day after his passing at The Fashion Awards 2021 in London.The actor took the stage ahead of the event with a special tribute, stating, “I lost a friend, his wife lost a husband, the fashion industry lost a legend, and the world lost a special human being.“He remembered Abloh as “one of the few people I could have a conversation [with] about multitasking,” adding, “But he didn’t do it for the fame or the money, he did it to inspire others.“RELATED VIDEO:Kim KardashianandKanye WestAttend Virgil Abloh’s Final Louis Vuitton Show with Daughter NorthNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.West dedicated his Sunday Service to Ablohhours after his death, writing in a message that remained on the site after the event, “In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, the creative director of [Ye’s latest album]Donda.“Drake himself also paid tribute to Abloh onInstagram, writing, “My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother 🕊thank you for everything.“At last count, the “God’s Plan” rapper has some 35 tattoos, in the form of everything from a Drakkar Noir cologne bottle to a Jack-o-lantern to the Beatles on the cover ofAbbey Road.TheDegrassi: The Next Generationalum even has ink of actorDenzel Washington’s face,prompting the Oscar winner to comment, “Yeah, that’s me” when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon in 2017.
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Drakeis adding another meaningful tattoo to his growing collection.The Canadian rapper, 35, appeared on Los Angeles-based tattoo artistGanga Tattoo’s Instagram accounton Wednesday, showing off new ink on his arm that paid tribute to late designerVirgil Abloh.“A remembrance of the great Virgil Abloh done on Drake,” the caption read.The image showed a man from the back in the process of throwing a paper airplane, with attention paid to the details of his clothing and even the shadow he cast.Ganga Tattoo’s post tagged Drake, the IG account for Abloh, as well as the corporate accounts for Louis Vuitton and Off-White, where Abloh worked as an artistic director and designer.Ablohdied on Nov. 28after a battle with cancer at the age of 41, shocking many in both the fashion and music industries as he had chosen to keep his illness private.CelebritiesfromIdris ElbatoKim KardashianandKanye Westhave publicly reacted to Abloh’s death, with Elba honoring him just one day after his passing at The Fashion Awards 2021 in London.The actor took the stage ahead of the event with a special tribute, stating, “I lost a friend, his wife lost a husband, the fashion industry lost a legend, and the world lost a special human being.“He remembered Abloh as “one of the few people I could have a conversation [with] about multitasking,” adding, “But he didn’t do it for the fame or the money, he did it to inspire others.“RELATED VIDEO:Kim KardashianandKanye WestAttend Virgil Abloh’s Final Louis Vuitton Show with Daughter NorthNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.West dedicated his Sunday Service to Ablohhours after his death, writing in a message that remained on the site after the event, “In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, the creative director of [Ye’s latest album]Donda.“Drake himself also paid tribute to Abloh onInstagram, writing, “My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother 🕊thank you for everything.“At last count, the “God’s Plan” rapper has some 35 tattoos, in the form of everything from a Drakkar Noir cologne bottle to a Jack-o-lantern to the Beatles on the cover ofAbbey Road.TheDegrassi: The Next Generationalum even has ink of actorDenzel Washington’s face,prompting the Oscar winner to comment, “Yeah, that’s me” when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon in 2017.
Drakeis adding another meaningful tattoo to his growing collection.
The Canadian rapper, 35, appeared on Los Angeles-based tattoo artistGanga Tattoo’s Instagram accounton Wednesday, showing off new ink on his arm that paid tribute to late designerVirgil Abloh.
“A remembrance of the great Virgil Abloh done on Drake,” the caption read.
The image showed a man from the back in the process of throwing a paper airplane, with attention paid to the details of his clothing and even the shadow he cast.
Ganga Tattoo’s post tagged Drake, the IG account for Abloh, as well as the corporate accounts for Louis Vuitton and Off-White, where Abloh worked as an artistic director and designer.
Ablohdied on Nov. 28after a battle with cancer at the age of 41, shocking many in both the fashion and music industries as he had chosen to keep his illness private.
CelebritiesfromIdris ElbatoKim KardashianandKanye Westhave publicly reacted to Abloh’s death, with Elba honoring him just one day after his passing at The Fashion Awards 2021 in London.
The actor took the stage ahead of the event with a special tribute, stating, “I lost a friend, his wife lost a husband, the fashion industry lost a legend, and the world lost a special human being.”
He remembered Abloh as “one of the few people I could have a conversation [with] about multitasking,” adding, “But he didn’t do it for the fame or the money, he did it to inspire others.”
RELATED VIDEO:Kim KardashianandKanye WestAttend Virgil Abloh’s Final Louis Vuitton Show with Daughter North
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
West dedicated his Sunday Service to Ablohhours after his death, writing in a message that remained on the site after the event, “In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, the creative director of [Ye’s latest album]Donda.”
Drake himself also paid tribute to Abloh onInstagram, writing, “My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother 🕊thank you for everything.”
At last count, the “God’s Plan” rapper has some 35 tattoos, in the form of everything from a Drakkar Noir cologne bottle to a Jack-o-lantern to the Beatles on the cover ofAbbey Road.
TheDegrassi: The Next Generationalum even has ink of actorDenzel Washington’s face,prompting the Oscar winner to comment, “Yeah, that’s me” when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon in 2017.
source: people.com
