A young man lives in Yekaterinburg whose body has become a true canvas for tattoos. Vladimir Roslyakov is a 23-year-old who got his first 48 tattoos in his school years. Today, their number has surpassed 70. His story is not just an example of an extreme approach to body art, but a tragic journey from a dream of musical fame to battling addiction.
From Schoolboy to Rapper: How the Story Began
In 2020, Vladimir dreamed of becoming a famous musician under the pseudonym Big Igibob. He wanted to be like the American rappers whose images inspired him. Tattoos were part of this image – a symbol of rebellion, freedom, and belonging to a certain subculture. However, the dream never came true.
Six years later, in 2026, the situation changed drastically. The number of tattoos on Vladimir’s body increased, but his life took a different path. Instead of the stage and microphone – battling alcoholism and trying to find himself in a new capacity.
Life After Music: Addiction and New Priorities
Now Vladimir admits that music has taken a backseat. “What am I doing? Drinking, that’s all,” he says. He used to be able to combine creativity and alcohol consumption, but now, if he drinks, he doesn’t need anything else: just YouTube, music, and beer.
Creativity has been pushed aside due to addiction. Instead of concerts and recordings – developing social media. Vladimir earns a living online, but has never attended a job interview. Recently, he has been thinking about changing his profession: “I would study to be a lawyer, because it might help me somehow later.”