The versions of experts on why Timati lost his tattoos and how he got rid of them
Makeup artist and stylist Karina Fedorova talked to journalists. She told that tattoos in today's world can be concealed by using a variety of foundation products related to special, and it is quite a popular method. The specialist was asked why there were no traces on the rapper's clothes when he used them. Karina noted that such products are quite resistant and do not smear on T-shirts and shirts even if the person sweats.
Additionally, Karina Fedorova stressed that she periodically covers tattoos to models and actors before filming, who very often decorate their bodies with symbolic images, so this practice is observed. Journalists also asked the makeup artist if Timur Yunusov could have used a special latex suit. Fedorova, in turn, noted:
"Theoretically it is possible, but the easiest way to do it is with makeup."
The reader can see the corresponding video, where the famous Russian rapper demonstrates his body without drawings:
Irina Borisenko, the master of the tattoo salon, is also inclined to believe that Timati disguised the tattoos, using a special foundation. She also stressed that in professional makeup such means are used for more than 7 years.
Maria Belyakova, a master of artistic tattooing, says that Timati's post is reminiscent of a commercial in which the legendary Zombie Boy previously starred. In 2011, a video circulated in the network in which the famous male model showed absolutely clear skin, although previously his body and face were completely covered with drawings.
Evolution: Timati
Timati 2006/2017
Who doesn't know Timati? Everyone knows Timati! Well, or almost everyone. Today this name is associated with a burger joint, a tattoo parlor, a barbershop, a clothing brand, and, of course, the music label Black Star Inc. Timur Yunusov began his rise to stardom when he participated in a popular music video for Detzl, but became popular after the TV project "Star Factory 4" in 2004. SPLETNIK.RU decided to follow how Timur Yunusov's image and style have changed over the years.
Timur Ildarovich Yunusov was born on August 15, 1983, in Moscow. Timati also has a younger brother, Artem. The boys were born into a wealthy family of entrepreneurs. The parents, as the artist himself later admitted, could provide their sons with a good career, but they believed that Timur and Artem needed to achieve their goals and earn money themselves.
My father raised me so that I should achieve everything on my own,
- said Timati in one of his interviews.
Timati developed his love to music when he was young: he was sent to musical school, where he studied violin for four years. At school, Timur was not a model pupil, he liked gymnastics classes, but he got sciences with difficulty.
At the age of 13 Timur travels to the U.S., where he becomes fascinated with American hip-hop culture and makes his first tattoo. After returning to Moscow, Timati entered the Higher School of Economics, but he studied there for only six months.
Timati as a child
After dropping out of school, the artist began working in clubs in the capital, and in 1998 he became one of the seven members of the band VIP77. However, the band did not become popular and broke up a year later. For the first time the public saw Timati on the screens thanks to the music video of Detzl "Party" in 2000.
Looking at the pictures of that time, it is difficult to recognize today's popular Russian rap singer. Back then, Timati had dreadlocks, wore wide pants and shapeless T-shirts.
Timati and Detzl. 1999
Timati. 2004
"Star Factory. 2004
Alexa and Timati. 2004
After taking part in the musical program "Star Factory 4" in 2004, Timati became really popular. Viewers followed not only his creativity, but also his romance with Alexa. In the project, the artist's style changes: dreadlocks gave way to an almost zero shaved haircut, dyed in an ash shade.
There were not many tattoos on Timati's body at the time, but the rapper demonstrated them with pleasure, as well as brand clothing and recognizable labels. Earrings, bandanas, baseball caps, and later glasses became the trademark of young Timati.
2006/2007
2008/2009
2010/2011
Timati and Mila Volchek. 2011
As his career progressed, Timati took off his earrings and started to dress more discreetly. The artist appeared in public mostly bald, and then cut his hair short. Timati also changed the shape and length of his beard: since 2013, he let go of the beard, which had recently become his trademark. As the rapper himself admitted, the man's beard speaks of his "breed" and masculine strength.
2012/2013
2014/2015
2016/2017 years
Now Timati, as sung in the song Dzhigan, not badly pumped up, stuffed with tattoos from head to toe and began to wear classic suits more often. The rapper became more serious thanks to his new status: at 34, Timati is the loving and caring father of three-year-old Alisa Yunusova.
The rapper's career continues to go uphill: the clips of the Black Star Inc label are more like short films, and their cost is several tens of millions of rubles! In addition to his creativity, Timati also promotes young artists such as Yegor Krid, Klava Koka and many others.
Timati and Alyona Shishkova with their daughter Alisa
No one imagined that the hooligan from the music video of Detzl would become one of the most popular Russian hip-hop artists, turn into a gentle and caring father, be friends with Ramzan Kadyrov and be photographed with Putin. Yes, Timati can definitely still surprise us!
On the back
The surface of the artist's back can be looked at for a particularly long time. It is a whole work of art. The main part in the center is occupied by a skull with a crown. Often crossed bones are depicted under such, but not in this case. Here instead they are a cross of microphones.
Around the skull black clouds of smoke and white ribbons with signatures:
- "Moscow City". Translated as Moscow City - the place where the celebrity was born and grew up.
- "No Loyalty - No Friends". This tattoo emphasizes the meaning of friendship. No Loyalty - No Friends.
- "The Boss". A reminder to himself and others that he is the head of a huge - the words on the crown. Just business our way.
The whole composition is also complete with various icons: a grid (hashtag), a star, crosses, etc.
On the legs.
The rapper's thighs remained almost untouched, which cannot be said about his knees and shins. But there are tattoos on his thighs as well.
The right leg is littered with characters from comic book magazines and other cartoon drawings, for example:
- Robot from Futurama;
- Star with eyes;
- Flower.
What is shown on the left leg is difficult to see in the photo, but the Mercedes logo is clearly visible.
On the neck.
This part of Timati's body is covered on all sides. There and his nickname "Timati", and cupid shooting his heart, and the rapper's favorite mystical number - 13.
But the most interesting tattoo is a Chicano-style girl's face.
Rumor has it that it is a stylized portrait of his former lover.
Next to the girl are the words "Enjoy the moment" and a red kiss mark.
On the belly
In the center there are five playing cards, the outer ones with pictures of a star and a heart. And the 3 middle ones with pictures of girls in seductive poses. Tattoos with playing cards usually symbolize the gambling man and his willingness to take risks. In combination with the girls, the meaning turns out more interesting.
Under this drawing, almost in the groin area, a tattoo with the words "Ladies Love", which translates as women's favorite.
Timan has pictures of Brazilian-style shards on the sides. And on top is another quote - Only the strong survive, from English - "only the strong survive.
On the chest
In the middle of the chest is a brick wall. There are two clown masks painted on the sides, like graffiti. One is cheerful with the inscription "laugh now," the other is sad with the inscription "cry later." On the same brick wall falls the light from the drawing below, a burning candle with the prayer "Save and Preserve."
Above this composition is a lettering style tattoo, "Love me or leave me alone" - translating as love me or leave me alone. And even higher, practically on the neck, there is a flying dove, holding a twig in its beak.
On the collarbones there are numbers 19 and 83, that form the year of the businessman's birth.
On the arms
Timati's sleeves were the first to be stuffed. And, it should be noted, he did it pretty well. All the tattoos are done in black and white with a minimum of color. Actually, this trend persists not only on the arms, but all over the body as well. This makes the whole image quite harmonious.
On the shoulders.
On the left shoulder there is a lion. On the right shoulder there is a dragon. These are just some of those drawings that signify toughness of character and inner core. They are often stamped to gain more strength and confidence in their actions.
On the biceps under the dragon is printed in the style of realism portrait of the American human rights activist Martin Luther King.
Also on both hands there are inscriptions, patterns and other signs that make the compositions very difficult to perceive. These attributes give volume to the drawings, but what value they have for the rapper is unknown.
On the elbows
While still a member of the reality show "The Star Factory", Timur stuffed on his elbows the black outlines of stars. The significance of these drawings is obvious. Even though the performer was not famous at the time, he already had a premonition of his imminent popularity.
On the forearms.
The sleeves continue on the forearms with numerous drawings: hieroglyphs, stars, pictures of girls, the phrases "My first Love" and "Hip-hop music". Of what can be singled out separately - the words Angel and Devil on the two forearms and a tattoo in memory of his friend Shishkov Ratmir, who died in a car accident.
On his hands.
On the back of his right palm is written "Black", on the left "Star inc." - together these words form the name of Timati's empire.
By the way, Black Star is also his pseudonym and the name of his first musical album.
On his fingers
The phalanges of Timur's fingers are hammered along and across. Like many rappers, the attributes of power, wealth and luxury are drawn there: a diamond, dollars, a crown. But there are also simpler symbols: a musical note, an ice cream cone, a skull with the number 13 on its forehead.
And on those phalanges that are closer to the knuckles is the phrase "Good Luck. The knuckles themselves are marked with black crosses.
But much more important is the tattoo on the artist's thumb. His mother's name Simone was tattooed there. By the way, at the end of the article will be interesting news about the rapper's mother.
