Gunna has fans raising eyebrows again—this time not with lyrics or a cryptic post, but with fresh ink. The rapper recently appeared in a new photo with what seems to be a major change: his once-prominent “YSL” tattoo has been completely covered up. And in the current climate of courtroom tension and rumored fallouts, the timing couldn’t be more telling.

The photo, posted by Gunna’s longtime tattoo artist, shows an intricate new design now sitting where the “YSL” symbol used to be inked. While Gunna himself hasn’t publicly commented on the cover-up, fans and critics alike are piecing the dots together—especially given his noticeably quiet stance during the ongoing RICO trial involving Young Thug and other YSL affiliates.

Gunna’s relationship with the YSL crew, particularly Young Thug, has been under scrutiny ever since he took a plea deal in late 2022. Though the rapper has consistently maintained that he didn’t testify against anyone, many within the hip-hop community have been quick to question his loyalty. The YSL tattoo, once worn as a symbol of brotherhood and collective identity, now being replaced has added fuel to the speculation.

“It’s not just a tattoo—it’s a statement,” one fan commented under the post. “When you cover up the brand that gave you your name, people are going to talk.”

And they are.

The YSL RICO case has deeply fractured one of Atlanta’s most influential rap collectives, with Young Thug still behind bars fighting a case that could change the course of his career. Meanwhile, Gunna has taken a quieter route—focused more on music and rebranding than on public loyalty pledges.

Still, the tattoo cover-up isn’t sitting well with everyone. For some, it’s being seen as a symbolic disassociation, while others argue it could simply be an artistic decision—an attempt to move on from a period of his life that’s now wrapped in controversy.

Regardless of motive, one thing is certain: Gunna is drawing lines. Whether those lines are artistic or personal, only he knows for sure. But in the court of public opinion, nothing goes unnoticed—especially when it comes to ink and affiliations in the rap world.