When You Hear “Horses” but He Said “Hustlers”: A Legendary Tattoo Fail

Tattoos can be deeply meaningful, poetic, or a powerful tribute. And sometimes… they’re the result of a gloriously misheard lyric and a bit too much confidence in your memory.

That’s exactly what happened when a passionate fan of rapper Young Thug got a massive tattoo across his back. The piece featured three horses and the proud declaration:
“Horses don’t stop, they keep going.”

Nice visual. Shame it’s not the actual lyric.

So… What Are the Real Lyrics?

In Young Thug’s 2016 track Digits, the correct line is:
“Hustlers don’t stop, they keep going.”

One small word swap, one major tattoo misfire.

And yes, the internet noticed — fast. A Madrid-based tattoo artist named Infrababy shared the image, and it quickly went viral. What made the whole situation even more hilarious? Young Thug himself responded.

His take? No drama. He simply promised he’d try to “speak more clearly” in future tracks. Bravo.

The Internet Reacts: Solidarity in Misheard Lyrics

Surprisingly, many fans jumped to the tattooed guy’s defense. Apparently, he’s not the only one who thought Young Thug was channeling equestrian energy in his lyrics. People admitted they also heard “horses” instead of “hustlers.”

So technically, he might be wrong — but he’s not alone.

Moral of the Story? Check the Lyrics. Twice.

This tattoo now lives forever as a glorious lesson in why you double-check quotes before tattooing them on your body — especially when it covers your entire back.

But hey, let’s give the guy credit:

• He made a bold choice.
• Got a personal response from his idol.
• And became internet famous for a typo on skin.

Honestly, that’s more than most of us can say.

Meanwhile, What’s Young Thug Up To?

After being caught up in the high-profile YSL RICO case, Young Thug pleaded guilty in October 2024 to multiple charges. He served time but was released early in 2024. The catch? He’s barred from returning to metro Atlanta for 10 years — unless under special circumstances.

Still, he’s back to making music, and fans are hoping new projects — like the teased UY SCUTI — will finally drop. Hopefully with crystal-clear enunciation this time.

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