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PRINCE Jackson has paid the ultimate tribute to his late superstar father, by having the iconic singer inked on his leg.

The 20-year-old showed off his new body art which is of is dad, Michael Jacksonwho passed away in June 2009.

 Prince Jackson has paid tribute to his dad Michael Jackson
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Prince Jackson has paid tribute to his dad Michael JacksonCredit: Getty

Prince, whose real name is also Michael, was only 12 when MJ passed away.

The oldest of Jacko's kids took to Instagram to unveil the tattoo and thanked celebrity tattoo artist Justin Lewis for “sitting nine hours” with him to finish the piece.

 Prince has had his father inked on his leg
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Prince has had his father inked on his legCredit: INSTAGRAM

Sharing a video of his new tattoo he wrote: "Thanks @dermagraphink for sittin 9hrs with me for such an incredible and beautiful tattoo. I will be posting more of this."

 His dad passed away in 2009
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His dad passed away in 2009Credit: Alamy

The new ink features the late singer in one of his iconic pose, but in a touching addition, the Billie Jean singer now sports a huge pair of angel wings.

 Prince is the oldest of his siblings
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Prince is the oldest of his siblingsCredit: Splash News

Prince isn’t the only one of Michael's kids to get a tattoo honouring him.

Paris, who is a year younger than her brother Prince, revealed her own Michael Jackson tattoo last May.

 His sister Paris also has a tribute tattoo to Jacko
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His sister Paris also has a tribute tattoo to JackoCredit: Photoshot

At the age of 18 she paid tribute to her dad by tattooing the cover art of his 1989 multi-platinum album Dangerous on her forearm.

The intricate tattoo was also done by Justin Lewis from Hollywood’s Timeless Tattoo.


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