The latest widely reported tattoo news about LaMelo Ball is that in June 2025 he debuted more extensive arm, chest, and torso tattoos, with coverage saying the project took multiple artists to complete. In July 2025, a viral “Hot Chee Toes” tattoo rumor was debunked by his tattoo artist, who said it was not actually on LaMelo.[6][7]
Earlier reporting focused on his “LF” neck tattoo, which the NBA said in 2023 violated its commercial-logo policy and required him to cover during games. By January 2024, ESPN reported the league would allow him to leave it uncovered without fines.[1][3]
The “LF” tattoo refers to “LaFrance,” which is both his middle name and his clothing brand. The more recent tattoo coverage emphasizes that Ball keeps expanding his body art as part of his personal image.[3][7]
The NBA will allow Charlotte's LaMelo Ball to keep uncovered a tattoo below his left ear that previously had been considered a violation of league rules against commercial logos, sources told ESPN on Friday.
www.espn.comThe NBA has instructed Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball to cover a tattoo reading "LF" below his left ear, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The league cited a rule that prohibits players from sporting visible commercial logos on their bodies.The tattoo represents the 22-year-old's middle name, "LaFrance," but it's also the name of Ball's clothing brand."We try to enforce the rule reasonably in accordance with its purpose and taking into account players' efforts to express themselves in...
www.thescore.comThe NBA is requiring Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to cover the "LF" tattoo below his left ear that the league insists violates rules against exposing commercial logos on players' bodies.
www.espn.com.auBall's 'LF' tattoo represents his middle name as well as his clothing company
www.cbssports.comNBA News: LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets star, is in the news for his new tattoos. He has significantly expanded his body art this offseason. The back piece
timesofindia.indiatimes.comThe internet went wild after allegedly seeing Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball with a "Hot Chee Toes" tattoo on his foot.
basketnews.comThe NBA is requiring Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to cover the "LF" tattoo below his left ear that the league insists violates rules against exposing commercial logos on players' bodies.
www.espn.comJust like many NBA players, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has a bunch of tattoos all over his body. Ball got his first ink when he was 16 and almost passed out from the pain.
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