Chris Rock gets his first tattoo at 55 alongside his daughter

July 17, 2020

For his first-ever tattoo, Chris Rock opted for an artsy design to match his daughter’s.

On Wednesday, celebrity-loved tattoo shop Bang Bang shared a photo of the comedian, 55, showing off his inaugural ink: a Basquiat crown on his right shoulder.

“First tattoo for King @chrisrock and his wonderful daughter. Thank you for the trust,” the caption read.

The “Grown Ups” star’s daughter Zahra, 16, opted for a similar shoulder tattoo inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1984 work “Pez Dispenser,” which depicts a dinosaur wearing the same crown. She also snapped a few shots of the process to share on her Instagram Story.

Chris Rock's daughter Zahra shared some photos of their tattoo experience on her Instagram Story.
Chris Rock’s daughter Zahra shared some photos of their tattoo experience on her Instagram Story.Instagram

The Rocks’ father-daughter ink is deeply meaningful. Basquiat’s signature motif, the three-pointed crown could often be seen adorning the heads of his paintings of black male athletes, writers and musicians — and even his self-portraits — elevating these figures to royal or saintly status.

A fitting first tattoo for a comedy king.

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