Nas removes tattoo of Kelis

When Nas married Kelis, in 2005, he went all out because he was in love with her. Much like many other rappers, Nas tried to be a playboy. Because of his money, he was able to truly live that lifestyle. But, after he began dating Kelis, she brought about a good change in him. Soon, his feud with Jay-Z ended and he would get a tattoo of Kelis' face on his arm.

Nas changed for the better for Kelis, but he could not avoid a feud with his former friend, 50 Cent. Angry because he did not side with him against Irv Gotti and Ja Rule, 50 Cent would diss his former ally. In 2005, 50 Cent decided to take on half of the industry in three verses. "Piggy Bank" was his vehicle and he also dissed Fat Joe, Ja Rule, and Jadakiss, aside from Nas.

In the song, he famously teases Nas for getting a tattoo of Kelis on his arm. Only two years before, Kelis made the promiscious song, "Milkshake." She implys her "milkshake" brings all of the boys to her yard. 50 Cent used the hook in the song to diss Nas and the tattoo. Nas would soon respond and Kelis responded in 2006. Now, Nas can look back on the diss from 50 Cent and laugh. Kelis had the milkshake to bring him to the yard, but he left and the tattoo is gone.

There was a time when he wanted to be able to see Kelis all of the time. Getting the tattoo was one way of being able to do this. But, after all she has put him through for the past year, Nas would not be trying to see her at all if it had not been for the child they created. Not wanting any more reminders of his failed relationship with Kelis, Nas has decided to cut all of his losses and get the tattoos removed from his arm. The tattoo has been partially removed because he wants to remember the good times.