KG - 264 Customs

This year for the first time, we welcome to the Manchester International tattoo show - KG from 264 Customs.

KG is well known for being the world famous rapper 'The Game' Official tattooist and also has other 'A' list celebrity customers the likes of Eva Longoria, Sean Kingston, DJ Sassy, Ya Boy and other  famous USA celebrities.

KG and The Game

"I did two original pieces, but I've touched up just about everything," KG said. "There was a while there where I was going there every other day. It was kind of like I had salary pay. I touched up just about everything. I brought it back to life."

KG is particularly proud of the "Hate it or Love it" tattoo that sprawls across the top of Game's chest. He said it was done the night before the video shoot for "It's Okay (One Blood)," the first single off Game's latest album, Doctor's Advocate and that it wasn't exactly a walk in the park.

KG and Sean Kingston

"It took about 3 hours," KG said. "We needed some breaks because it was in a sensitive spot. Game's a tough dude, but I knew he had to take a break."

But when it comes to covering Game's body with tattoos, KG doesn't get much of a break.

"I think that's what he likes about it is that I can come to him," KG said. "I've been to all the studios where he's recorded. I've been to his house. I've even been to Compton. It's always exciting. That's why I like it. I'm just like, 'Let me know,' I close up shop wherever I'm at, and then I head over there at 10 and we're there until about 4 or 5 in the morning sometimes."

Eva Longoria, KG and Tony Parker

"He's a real down-to-earth person," KG said. "I was surprised. I mean, I love his music, and when I got over there and found out he's a real person. He's still grounded as an individual."

Quben, KG and DJ Sassy

Meanwhile, the tattoos will just keep on coming. One hundred now and only Game knows how many in the future. And maybe even he doesn't know.

"I forget where these things are, man," Game said with a laugh.

"I'm just writing on myself, but hey, it's my life, man, and I'm gonna do as I feel."

 You can contact KG direct via his myspace here