"Terrible tatts": Fans react as Teddy Swims and Toosii tattoo each other backstage during North Carolina tour stop

Teddy Swims and Toosii recently shared an intimate moment backstage during the North Carolina tour swap when they decided to share more than just music notes with each other. The two artists have been friends for some time now and, as a sign of how close they are, decided to tattoo each other’s names on their forearms. To make matters more interesting, they even did the inking all by themselves.

The clips of both artists tattooing each other are now going viral on social media, with fans expressing their surprise and disbelief at the unexpected turn of events. In the photos seen above, Teddy Swims' forearm looks like a veritable gallery of ink, as his love for the ink is well known throughout the industry. And although Toosii also shares Teddy's love for tattoos, his forearm looks like a blank slate in comparison.

Even so, both artists showed respect for each other as they both succeeded in their designs and excitedly shared photos of their handiwork with eager fans online. While there were those who approved of their simple tattoos, there were also those who couldn’t decide between praising them and laughing at them. Many chose to do the latter.

One fan poked fun at the tattoos by saying:

"Terrible tats"

Another fan commented:

"Guy looks like my daughter’s kindergarten artwork I have hanging on the fridge. Me saying it looks good would be a lie - JR"

Another fan remarked:

"Something tells me he’s gonna regret it"

A fourth fan quipped:

"This is either the beginning of a beautiful bromance or the plot of a Netflix docuseries"

Some fans also took a liking to the simple design of the tattoos, and complimented Teddy Swims and Toosii for the tattoos which acts as a testament to their friendship.

One fan wrote:

"Legends supporting legends. This is the kind of backstage energy we love to see!!"

Another fan chimed in:

"When the tour merch is permanent ink"

Another fan added:

"That's a pretty memorable way to commemorate a tour stop and friendship."

Yet another fan opined:

"Now that’s what you call backstage bonding, ink with a side of music"

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What's next on the agenda for the Teddy Swims Tour?

Fans of both Teddy Swims and Toosii were surprised when they got each other’s names inked onto their arms, which has since become a major talking point among them. While it is yet to be revealed whether getting each other's names tattooed was a well-planned decision or done on the spot, it still reveals a great deal of respect between the two artists.

It remains to be seen if the act will inspire other artists to follow suit and get the names of their friends inked or not. The North Carolina stop was a highlight of Teddy Swims’ current tour and was made even more memorable by the tattoo exchange. His next stop is expected to be Cleveland, Ohio, on May 20, followed by a quick trip down the road to Sterling Heights, Michigan, as he continues his tour.