Kid Cudi Tattoo: Pink Floyd Covers Rapper's Right Hand

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Besides creating catchy tracks, rappers have a penchant for sitting under a tattoo gun. The latest rhymer to get inked with permanent art is Ohio native and former 'How to Make It in America' actor Kid Cudi.

The G.O.O.D. Music signee, who's gearing up to release his third studio album, 'WZRD,' looked to rockers Pink Floyd for inspiration for his new tattoo. The 27-year-old performer revealed the artwork Monday (Jan. 16) on his blog. In the photo -- which can be viewed here -- Cudi poses with his right hand held close to the camera, showing off a colored ink tattoo that reads "Pink."

For his new LP, the rapper is moving towards a sound with a rock edge. Bands like Pink Floyd, known for albums like 'Animals' and 'The Dark Side of the Moon,' are an indication of where he's drawing his influence from and his body art proves he's a rhymer with well-rounded inspirations.