“Tattoo culture has been a big part of my own development, identity, aesthetic, and life for over 25 years, so this feels natural for me, and I’m looking forward to becoming a part of the Ink Master tradition,” he excitedly shared with the outlet.
As far as what interests him about tattoos, Joel always puts a fair amount of thought into every piece he gets. By far his favorites are the ones on his hands because he got them for his family, his kids, and his wife, Nicole Richie. “They are very special and feel really meaningful to me,” he said.
Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/joel-madden-tattoos