Adam Levine just unveiled a stunning new tattoo, and it’s sparking conversations left and right! But here’s where it gets controversial: after declaring he was ‘done’ with tattoos earlier this year, the Maroon 5 frontman surprised everyone with a breathtakingly intricate design on the back of his neck. So, what changed his mind? Let’s dive in.
On November 6, Levine took to Instagram to reveal his latest body art—a mesmerizing arrangement of large, intricately drawn roses encircling an existing Grim Reaper tattoo at the base of his neck. His caption? A simple shoutout to the artist: ‘Roses for the reaper by @nathan_kostechko.’
And this is the part most people miss: just months ago, Levine told TODAY he was swearing off tattoos after a painful sleeve refresh. ‘It really hurt,’ he admitted. ‘I’m kind of done with the pain… now, when I get a tattoo, I’m like, ‘This hurts so badly.’ We’re done.’ Clearly, the allure of ink was too strong to resist.
Levine’s body is a canvas of stories, with tattoos covering nearly every inch. Among his most iconic pieces? A butterfly at the base of his neck and a sprawling ‘California’—his home state—arched across his stomach. ‘Tattoos wind up being this strange road map or narrative over the years,’ he once shared with People. ‘They always remind me of this long, weird, awesome journey life has been.’
But let’s shift gears for a moment. This past spring, Levine returned to The Voice for Season 27 after a 10-season hiatus, joining fellow coaches Michael Bublé, John Legend, and Kelsea Ballerini. Though he’s currently on tour with Maroon 5 and sitting out Season 28, his bond with Bublé remains strong. In a November 3 Instagram post, Bublé shared a heartfelt tribute to Levine after attending a Maroon 5 concert in Nashville. ‘You absolutely killed it, man,’ Bublé wrote. ‘Proud of you, brother.’
Here’s the burning question: Could a Levine-Bublé duet be on the horizon? Fans are already buzzing with excitement. What do you think? Sound off in the comments!
Catch The Voice Mondays at 9/8c on NBC or stream it the next day on Peacock. Will Levine’s new tattoo inspire his next move? Only time will tell.
