Zayn Malik Debuts 'Mind Of Mine' Tattoo, Ahead Of Solo Album Release | HuffPost

Yup. It's on his face.

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The thing with tattoos is that they’re permanent, and whether you love them or hate them, whether you think they’re a cool piece of body art or an unfortunate lapse in good taste, they’re literally there forever.

And that’s why we’ve decided to reserve judgement when it comes to Zayn Malik’s latest ink, and just present you with the facts instead.

Zayn “ZAYN” Malik has a new tattoo, everyone. And it’s on the side of his face.

The intricate new tat contains the message ‘M.O.M.’, presumably a reference to his debut solo album, ‘Mind Of Mine’, which is released at the end of this month.

We knew he’d be wearing his heart on his sleeve when it came to the new album, we just didn’t realise he’d be wearing the album on the side of his head.

No, but seriously. It’s on the side of his head.

Assuming the tattoo is real, and he’s not trolling us with a temporary one, he’s not the first contemporary star to have the name of their album permanently inked.

Justin Bieber announced the name of his latest album ‘Purpose’ by unveiling a tattoo of the word on his Instagram page (we remember it well, because it was on his stomach, which we’re never going to down the opportunity to look at, frankly).

Lady Gaga also has both ‘Born This Way’ and ‘ARTPOP’ tattooed on her, as well as a trumpet, designed by Tony Bennett, intended to represent their collaborative swing album, ‘Cheek To Cheek’.

Zayn’s debut solo album goes on sale on 25 March, which coincides (completely by chance, we’re sure) with his one-year anniversary of revealing that he was leaving One Direction, who have since gone on a hiatus.

The Worst Celebrity Tattoos

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Ryan Gosling (37 of55)

Did you know Mr. Ryan Gosling had tattoos? Well, he does. And surprisingly, he thinks they're pretty stupid. "I like when [tattoos] look bad, but no one will do bad tattoos," he told W magazine in 2010 of his various arm tattoos. "So I did one myself. That"s why it"s bad. I"m waiting to get old -- I think old guys with tattoos look good." We have no doubt Gosling will always look good. (credit:Getty Images)

Margaret Cho(38 of55)

Margaret Cho started getting major tattoo work done in 2006 and has continued to ink herself over the years. Our favorite piece of body artwork? Her old-timey barmaid garter and gun! One of a kind. (credit:Getty Images)

Dean McDermott(39 of55)

Dean McDermott really loves his wife ... no, really. The actor got Tori Spelling's face tattooed on his left tricep to represent his "undying love" for her. He also has two other tattoos for Spelling, including one of an angel displaying the words "Truly, Madly, Deeply, Tori" and a cross reading "Tori Girl." (credit:Getty Images)

Britney Spears (40 of55)

Britney Spears was thrilled when she got a tattoo of a Chinese symbol on her hip that stood for "mysterious." Sadly, Spears didn't check what she was permanently putting on her body, considering the symbol ended up standing for "Strange." Whoops ... (credit:Getty Images)

Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson (41 of55)

Chad Johnson (formerly Chad Ochocinco) was distraught after his wife of a few weeks, reality star Evelyn Lozada, filed for divorce on Aug. 14. The NFL player allegedly head-butted Lozada following an argument, which left him in jail and out of a job. So, in order to prove his love for his wife, Johnson tattooed her face on his right leg. Well, he better start removing that one. (credit:iNelly/Twitter)

Kat Von D(42 of55)

Kat Von D probably regrets her decision to tattoo a picture of ex-fiancé Jesse James as a little boy on the side of her body. (The pair split last summer). At least she has enough ink to distract onlookers from catching a glimpse of the now-awkward tattoo. (credit:Courtesy of TLC/FameFlynet)

Marc Jacobs (43 of55)

Marc Jacobs has a couple of interesting tattoos, but his most peculiar is an image of Spongebob SquarePants on his right bicep. "I just think the colors of that particular cartoon are really beautiful and really sophisticated and interesting," Jacobs told NY Magazine of the unique ink. (credit:PacificCoastNews)

Mike Tyson (44 of55)

Mike Tyson might have one of the most recognizable tattoos in Hollywood, thanks in part to his cameo in the hit movie "The Hangover." But the ink really got famous when Tyson's tattoo artist sued the producers of "The Hangover 2," claiming the face ink Ed Helms sported was too similar to Tyson's, which he owned the copyright to. The dispute was settled and Tyson's tat is still firmly inked on his face. (credit:Getty Images )

Megan Fox (45 of55)

Megan Fox might have loved Marilyn Monroe when she decided to ink her famous face on her right forearm, but the actress is currently in the process of removing the tattoo. Why? Fox told Amica magazine Monroe was "a negative person ... disturbed, bipolar." Adding, "I'm removing it ... I do not want to attract this kind of negative energy in my life." (credit:Getty Images )

Chris Brown (46 of55)

Chris Brown shocked fans when he debuted a tattoo of a what looks to be a battered woman on his neck on Sept. 1. Many questioned whether or not it was meant to be Rihanna, but Brown's rep insists his ink is of a sugar skull, which is associated with the Mexican celebration of The Day of the Dead. Days later, Brown debuted his tattoo of a fighter jet, which just so happens to be in the same spot as Rihanna's new ink of the goddess Isis. Hmm.... (credit:Getty Images/Instagram/Chris Brown )

Hayden Panettiere (47 of55)

Hayden Panettiere's tattoo can be seen peeking out of her red-carpet dresses, but do you know it has no meaning? The "Nashville" star accidentally misspelled the Italian phrase "Vivere senza rimipianti," which means "to live without regrets" on her back. Her tattoo reads "rimipianti" instead of "rimpianti." (credit:Getty Images )

Kimberly Stewart (48 of55)

Kimberly Stewart obviously loves her dad, Rod Stewart, but did she have to go as far as getting "Daddy's Little Girl" tattooed right "there"? Probably not. It just makes us uncomfortable. (credit:Getty Images )

Ke$ha(49 of55)

Ke$ha topped the list for worst tattoo back in June when she debuted her new "Suck It!" mouth ink on Instagram. We don't really know why she decided to get this tattooed on her lower lip, but to be honest, we don't really want to ... (credit:Instagram/FameFlynet)

Rihanna (50 of55)

Here it is: Rihanna's latest tattoo, which she got in honor of her late grandmother. The singer posted the photo on Instagram, writing, "Goddess Isis - Complete Woman - Model for future generations - #GRANGRANDOLLY - always in and on my heart #1love." It's a beautiful tribute, but Chris Brown's follow-up ink makes us question the status of their relationship. (credit:Instagram/Getty Images )

Kate Gosselin (51 of55)

She may not think it's a bad tattoo, but Kate Gosselin's ankle ink of Pooh Bear is a little disturbing. Then again, we're sure her eight kids love it ... well, until they hit their teens. (credit:FameFlynet)

Lily Allen (52 of55)

Lily Allen's tattoo is pretty self-explanatory. That's why it's just unnecessary. The singer has the word "Shhh..." inked on her finger. Ironically enough, Rihanna reportedly has the same one! (credit:Lily Allen/Twitter)

Angelina Jolie(53 of55)

Ah, one of the most infamous celebrity tattoos: Angelina Jolie's ink tribute to her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton, who she was married to from 2000-2003. Jolie has since got her "Billy Bob" tattoo removed and replaced it with the longitudes and latitudes of the birth places of her six children with fiancé Brad Pitt. (credit:Getty Images/FameFlynet)

Steve-O(54 of55)

Steve-O doesn't just have one bad tattoo, he has dozens. But the "Jackass" star knows his tats are stupid, and that's why he loves them! "I never get a tattoo unless I know it will make somebody smile," he said. Hey, got to love him! (credit:Getty Images )

Gucci Mane(55 of55)

Gucci Mane debuted his new tattoo of an ice cream cone with three scoops and the word "Brrr" across the right side of his face in January 2011. If you're wondering what it means, so are we. According to his rep, he wants fans to know that he lives his life "Cool as ice... as in 'I'm so icy, I'll make ya say Brrr." (credit:Jason Murray/Twitter)

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