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A tattoo artist in Arizona inked a 9-year-old girl with an American flag after she requested a tattoo of the US President.
The girl’s family wanted to express their gratitude to America. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
In Yuma, Arizona, tattoo artist Sosa, co-owner of Black Onyx Empire Tattoo, is at the centre of a heated debate after tattooing a 9-year-old girl. Originally requested to ink a portrait of US President Donald Trump on her neck, Sosa convinced the family to opt for a colourful American flag on her arm instead. While Arizona’s law allows minors to get tattoos with parental consent, Sosa expressed concerns, stating he felt it was safer to perform the procedure in his licensed studio rather than risk the child going to an unregulated artist. This decision has sparked widespread discussion about ethics, consent, and the role of tattoo artists in such cases.
The family in question, reportedly refugees from Turkey, wanted the tattoo as a way to express their deep gratitude to America. For them, this wasn’t just body art—it was a cultural symbol, a piece of their new life in a country they now called home. Sosa was moved by their story, but still, he had reservations. “I don’t agree with tattoos for children,” he explained. “I think the law needs to change and there should be stricter age restrictions.” Reflecting on his decision, Sosa said, “Would I do it again? Probably not. I think there should be laws preventing minors from getting tattoos,” reports The Daily Guardian.
“How my phone is going to sound like after I post this? A client came in wanting a tattoo with her parents. Here in Arizona it is legal to do so with parental consent and of course, making sure it is not forced and that the client Loves the tattoo. The client ‘the young girl’ wanted a portrait of Donald Trump on her neck but I convinced her to do a more patriotic tattoo. Told her in a year if she still wanted Trump then to get it but to think about it,” the artist wrote in the caption of his post.
“Btw tried to scare them away by saying 500$ for this snap 80$ that but they jumped on that price instead. It backlashed on me,” he added.
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In the aftermath, Sosa suggested the introduction of more stringent tattoo regulations, which he dubbed the Sosa Law. Despite the overwhelming criticism, Sosa stood by his decision, stating, “It wasn’t ideal, but I believed I was preventing something worse,” reports The Daily Guardian.
