Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Tattoo artist’s account taken down after creating Sleep Token designs
As reported by MetalSucks, for publishing her band-inspired tattoo and flag designs on Instagram, InkItEJ, a UK/Canadian tattoo artist whose true name is Emily-Jayne, claims that RCA Records, Sleep Token, and their management team had her business Instagram removed. According to reports, Sleep Token has been charged with the same offense before. Fans quickly pointed out that Rico Management (KillLynx LLC), the organization that has been managing the band’s commercial affairs, is responsible for all of these account deletions. They have also observed that small, independent creators are the ones most affected by Instagram’s automated IP restrictions. She was forced to post the following on a freshly formed account because her primary accounts were suspended. RCA, Sleep Token, and Rico Management have not yet responded.
My account @inkitej that I’ve worked hard to build a clientele and platform on has been wrongfully taken down by Sleep Token’s team “RCA” or Rico’s Management/Entertainment for creating Sleep Token inspired tattoos and flash sheets.
I’ve been tattooing for 3 years and was building a clientele predominantly surrounding music related inspired tattoos in both the United Kingdom and Canada (for if or when i move permanently). I woory that this abuse of power will become worse and more widespread, attacking smaller businesses and creativity.
I will now be using this account as my main business account (and hopefully get my original @ back at some point). I will no longer be tagging specific bands in posts, hashtags or using their music in posts, and will be more mindful on what designs to post, but I will continue to do custom tattoos for clients who ask.
This will not be the end of me creating music related and inspired tattoo designs, flash sheets or custom made. This is not only a passion I love, it’s a career.
I’m heartbroken all of my old illustrations are now gone forever, but this is a new chapter. Please drop me a follow and support small and local businesses.