Johnny, I do remember that, but at the time we were not allowed to discuss it because we couldn't link it to a MSM source. Now that it has been brought out in public court, we can discuss some of it.
I have been researching some of the possible meanings behind the tattoo. I'm going to link some sources but understanding they are all just opinions and certainly not considered MSM!
Here is what I have found.
The playing cards in G4's tattoo do not appear to be the "Dead Man's Hand". The "Dead Man's Hand" is the story of Wild Bill Hickok's poker hand the night beforehe was murdered. It is two aces (Spades and Clubs), two eights (Spades and Clubs) and an unknown fifth card.
1) G4's tattoo appears to be The Four Aces
Possible meanings:
"The first meaning associated with the 4 aces tattoo is good luck. This tattoo is generally seen as a sign of good luck, and many people believe that it will bring them good fortune.
The second meaning associated with the 4 aces tattoo is strength and power. This tattoo is often seen as a symbol of strength and power, and it can be a great way to show off your power.
4 aces tattoo can mean a lot of different things to different people. To some, it might represent the four suits in a deck of cards - hearts, spades
emozzy.com
The third meaning associated with the 4 aces tattoo is victory. This tattoo is often seen as a symbol of victory, and it can be a great way to show off your inner strength."
4 aces tattoo can mean a lot of different things to different people. To some, it might represent the four suits in a deck of cards - hearts, spades
emozzy.com
2) 8 Ball -
"The eight ball is what would be called the most important ball out of the rack, this is because it determines whether you win or lose. The image of the eight ball can both be a symbol of luck, and a symbol of bad luck. This being said, the eight ball is kind of a mysterious, black figure that keeps people wondering ‘what will happen?"
What does 8 ball tattoo mean? We have 8 ball tattoo ideas, designs, symbolism and we explain the meaning behind the tattoo.
www.tattooseo.com
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Since it can represent both good and bad luck, it is an appealing tattoo design to emphasize the idea of "chance." It can be a reference to taking the good with the bad, or of balance. The eight ball tattoo is perfect for anyone who lives life on the edge or presses their luck."
"It is believed that the eight ball tattoo first appeared in prison and became a popular symbol among inmates and gang members. Even today, you can find inmates or former prisoners with them. The image is also popular among drug dealers who sell cocaine. In this context, the design became a bad luck symbol.
Eight balls symbolize both good and bad luck. Incorporate an eight ball into a tattoo design that includes gambling symbols or other good or bad luck items.
tatring.com
3) The Skull -
"The human skull tattoo generally represents death, the person wearing this tattoo usually uses it symbolize the fact that death does not scare them. It also reminds people that death is inevitable, therefore we should live always live life to the absolute fullest. In other words, a fear of mortality should not dictate your quality of life.
CELTIC SKULL TATTOO
This tattoo is viewed by the Celtic culture as “the seat of the soul.” It represents a type of portal that leads to a higher form of power, knowledge, and understanding."
Skull tattoos are an extremely popular form of symbolism seen in both culture and tattoos. These tattoos may be representative of both the positive and negative, good and evil, and also life and death. For the most part, skulls represent some sort of positive aspect that comes from the negative...
www.chronicinktattoo.com
There are clearly different meanings in tattoos and in their combinations. I have just thrown up a few here for review.
Anyone have other thoughts as to what they may mean??
JMO
ETA - I don't know how to delete these images at the end of my post. Please disregard.