Artist explains Drake's father was “rushing” him through tattoo of the rapper

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The artist behind Dennis Graham‘s Drake tattoo is speaking out after the rapper poked fun at his artwork. In a conversation with TMZ, Money Mike explained that the imperfect portrait was the result of being rushed throughout the process.

According to Mike, Bishop Don Juan invited him to Dennis’ birthday party, so he attended because it “sounded like a fun time.” Despite not knowing Drake’s father — or being a fan of the rapper — he purchased a few bottles for him and the two eventually started talking about tattoos. 

Mike gave his contact information to Dennis, who requested a portrait of Drake three days later. But as the artist explained,