A black tattoo is a type of body art that is created with a black ink pigment. It is one of the most popular and common types of tattoos in the world and is used to create a wide variety of tattoos such as memorial tattoos, tribal tattoos, and black and grey tattoos. The black ink used in these tattoos is often very dark in color and can have a permanent effect on the skin. Many people choose to have black tattoos as they are considered to be timeless and can be used to represent a wide range of emotions or ideas.