In Oklahoma, tattoo artists are sounding the alarm: fake accounts are appearing en masse on TikTok, stealing other people’s work, promising clients “special discounts,” but in reality, they just take the prepayment and disappear. Victims come to real studios with a ready receipt in hand and an empty spot on their skin, while the reputation of those who have spent years building trust is being ruined.
Oklahoma
Stop the Hate in the 918: How Tattoo Artists Help People Start Over
In the small town of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, something is happening that goes far beyond a typical tattoo festival. It’s not just a place to get a new design on your skin – it’s a space where people erase their past to start living anew. The ninth annual Stop the Hate in the 918 festival brought together over twenty tattoo artists who work for free, helping participants cover up tattoos associated with gang or racist symbols.