Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly removed one of his most personal tattoos — the word ‘Dad’ inked on his right arm — a gesture many fans see as symbolic amid his escalating family feud. The change was noticed during his recent appearance in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham and comes shortly after Brooklyn confirmed that he has cut off contact with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
The tattoo, once part of an anchor design, has been altered to feature three small, unidentifiable symbols in place of the word ‘Dad’. According to sources cited byThe Sun, the change followed deliberate laser treatment, suggesting the decision was intentional rather than aesthetic. While the word ‘Dad’ is gone, the phrase ‘Love You Bust’ — a nickname shared between Brooklyn and David — remains intact, adding to speculation that the removal was carefully thought through.
Brooklyn recently broke his silence with a lengthy social media statement in which he accused his parents of controlling the narrative around his life for years. He claimed that continued media briefings from their team left him feeling compelled to speak out. In the statement, Brooklyn made it clear he has no interest in reconciliation, stating that he is finally standing up for himself.
The situation has also brought renewed focus on Brooklyn’s relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. He has alleged that his parents attempted to interfere in their relationship, particularly around their 2022 wedding. Among his claims, Brooklyn said Victoria Beckham withdrew from designing Nicola’s wedding dress at the last moment, forcing a last-minute change. He also accused his mother of humiliating behaviour at family gatherings and claimed Nicola was told she was “not family”.
Friends of David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly said the couple are shocked by Brooklyn’s accusations but have chosen to maintain silence. Observers note that the removal of the ‘Dad’ tattoo appears to be one of the most visible signs yet of the deep fracture within the Beckham family, signalling that the rift may be far from healing.
