Tatt'd Up Spotlight: Religious Tattoos

Tatt'd Up Tuesdays showcases celebrity tattoos of all styles | sizes and locations.

Religious Tattoos - Some people believe that the most significant tattoos are those that represent our faith and religious beliefs. From crosses, to scriptures, to praying hands, they show where an individual’s true faith lies.

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Religious Tattoos - Some people believe that the most significant tattoos are those that represent our faith and religious beliefs. From crosses, to scriptures, to praying hands, they show where an individual’s true faith lies.

Diddy - Sean “Diddy” Combs makes it clear and simple that he is “God’s Child.”

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Diddy - Sean “Diddy” Combs makes it clear and simple that he is “God’s Child.”

Fantasia - Fantasia put creativity into her tattoo and has a cross and bracelet tattooed along her arm.

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Fantasia - Fantasia put creativity into her tattoo and has a cross and bracelet tattooed along her arm.

Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole knows that in order to succeed in life, you’ve got to “Have Faith.”

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole knows that in order to succeed in life, you’ve got to “Have Faith.”

Lil Wayne - Among his extensive collection of body art, Lil’ Wayne still pays tribute to his creator with “God Bless” on his neck, and “Fear God” on his eyelids.

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Lil Wayne - Among his extensive collection of body art, Lil’ Wayne still pays tribute to his creator with “God Bless” on his neck, and “Fear God” on his eyelids.

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige shows off her faith with a cross on her arm.

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige shows off her faith with a cross on her arm.

Nas - Nas has the well-known Psalm 23:4 scripture tattooed on his forearm in a scroll.

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Nas - Nas has the well-known Psalm 23:4 scripture tattooed on his forearm in a scroll.

Nelly - Nelly has the name "Moses" tattooed on his right arm because he closely identifies himself with the Biblical leader. He explains, “I can relate to [his] story, as far as leading people out.”

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Nelly - Nelly has the name "Moses" tattooed on his right arm because he closely identifies himself with the Biblical leader. He explains, “I can relate to [his] story, as far as leading people out.”

Vivica A. Fox - Vivica A. Fox is another celebrity who knows that a simple cross is enough to express their religious beliefs.

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Vivica A. Fox - Vivica A. Fox is another celebrity who knows that a simple cross is enough to express their religious beliefs.

Bow Wow - I aint had time to go play football, or do none of the regular stuff. So it's kind of like at times it haunts you. I'm unbalanced because I've only seen one side of life. So, it's like I didn't really mean it like 'yo I'm about to kill myself right now.' I wonder when I'll ever get peace, I guess I'll get it when I'm dead.

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Bow Wow - Bow Wow keeps a prayer close to him with The Prayer of Jabez tattooed on his shoulder.

Ludacris - Ludacris knows the power of prayer with praying hands tattooed on his shoulder, and he explains, “You wake up, and you go to sleep, and you thank God for everything you have.”

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Ludacris - Ludacris knows the power of prayer with praying hands tattooed on his shoulder, and he explains, “You wake up, and you go to sleep, and you thank God for everything you have.”