Bootleg Tattoos... Why?

I have been bootlegged MANY times...I have seen 100's of fake MB Originals...I have no clue why a person would take a photo of another persons tattoo and give is to a FAKE ass tattooist aka a "SCRATCHER" and copy their tattoo and put it on their body? That's just stupid to me... I know some people or customers don't know any better but the person doing the tattoos KNOW BETTER... I know it's a recession and we all have to eat but their is NO excuse for "stealing"... this happened to Corey Davis yesterday for the first time in his tattoo career... Welcome to the club young man...the bootleg tattoo was done in the dorm room over at Morehouse college...we are losing other youth because they are not being guiding in the right direction... Today kids have a leak of respect for art and tattooing and it's sad...they are tattooing victims who don't know any better and really hurting the whole tattoo industry...I will not name the Morehouse's dorm room scratcher.... Shit I was once a scratcher tattooing in my own dorm room but I never once copies another artists hard work and put it on other people for money... That's stealing and it's WRONG period....if you are reading this and have a problem with my opinion on tattooing & art... We can talk about it like men...but be clear I do NOT agree with tattooing people without professional training.. These are human beings and tattoos are for life...that can be very dangerous and unhealthy if you were not trained in this art form


Corey Davis's original tattoo & the bootleg version done over in Morehouse college

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Location:Morehouse college

2nd Tuesdays @ Slice "DJ Wildlife"

My homie, DJ Wildlife is spinning at Slice every 2nd Tuesday of every month...tomorrow night he is having a clothes drive for Haiti from 9pm-until

also Mike Flo spins at Slice every 1st Tuesday of every month

Happy Birthday

I just finished for the night...4 minutes before 1am...the police has pulled over a dude down the street from the shop... So the lights are flashing in the shop windows... I walked my client and her girlfriend & friend to their car...she is a warrior..it's her birthday and her girlfriend surprized her with 3 tattoos by me... It took allday... I usally just do 2 sessions per day but it was her bday...they drove 10 hours from DC... she has been wanting a tattoo from me for the past 4 years...and she was REALLY cool... Plus I was 15 min. late for work today... Thank you for the support and positive energy... Y'all were cool and enjoy your night....I hope y'all make it over to Magic City! Many blessings!











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Location:City of Ink

Just got off work..

I just got off work... It's pretty early for me...Samba booked me light today....at first I didn't understand why he booked me small tattoos today.. But as the day flowed I understood why...I just thought about it... I leave Miami and really haven't gotten any rest...damn Samba knows me... He one good shop manager.. Love that brother....all my appointments were cool so it was one of those laidback Thursdays...Sophie and Torry are still at City of Ink... Sophie is doin a Dope tribal story sleeve and chest piece... And torry just finishe his first REAL tattoo.. Outline & smooth shading classic skull and roses... I'm proud of the young man... He will be a good tattoo artist...I'm walking in the rain leaving COI...and I noticed some live soul/jazz coming from 255 Peter St...they have a nice band playing so I had to stop by have a drink and enjoy this live music....it's laid back in here.. The way I like it... Perfect vibe to blog... Enjoying life... Being thankful for the little things.. Damn this band is DOPE... Much love to 255 for this... It was needed...MB


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Location:255 Peters St, Atlanta GA

5000 Twitters Followers

About 5 minutes ago I just reached 5000 Twitter followers... I would like to thank all my people who retweeted my post and have supported me....I will cont' to do my best & promote my art & tattoos... Be blessed yall


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Location:Twitter.com/miyabailey

Rick James - Give It To Me Baby

People always say I look like Rick James...so I had to put up one of my favorite music videos...Rick James was a real player and musician...what you see is what you get...he will be missed...RIP Rick James

Mr. Cartoon Exclusive NYC Tattoo Tour FEB 2010

Once again Mr. Cartoon is shooting back to the NYC for yet another tattoo tour hosted by the Marcel. For more detials and info email asst@mistercartoon.com