KEVIN PAUL: FROM CHAOS TO CELEBRITY SKIN

"I would hear the dog yelping in the kitchen, he'd done something with it...."

Kevin Paul’s story isn’t just inked on skin — it’s carved from chaos.

Growing up in Derbyshire, Kevin was the lad most people gave up on. He got kicked out of school and found himself in trouble often. By 17, he’d been kidnapped, tied to a chair, and left wondering how the hell life had spiralled so far.

That moment was a turning point. He could’ve gone deeper down the wrong path — but he picked up a tattoo gun instead.

From Chaos to Creativity

Fast forward, and he’s one of the UK’s most recognised tattoo artists. He’s inked Ed Sheeran’s lion, worked with Harry Styles, and had everyone from David Hasselhoff to Rizzle Kicks through his studio. But it’s not the fame that matters — it’s the fight it took to get there.

Kevin’s voice note lays everything bare. It’s not sugar-coated. He talks about anxiety, pressure, violence, trauma — the lot. And through it all, there’s a message: your past doesn’t define you, but owning it might just save you.

He didn’t have a roadmap. No big plan. Just pain, a pair of steady hands, and a point to prove.

The Power of Sharing

That’s what SAY IT LAD is all about. Honest stories from lads who’ve been through it and lived to tell the tale. We believe in the strength of sharing. When we open up, we create connections.

KEVIN PAUL x SAY IT LAD

No filters. No front. Just real talk.

What’s Next?

We’re growing a wall of voices. One honest message at a time. No scripts. No pressure. No fake positivity. Just real blokes, saying what needed to be said.

Leave yours today: Leave a Voice Note

Or listen in: Voices from the Wall

Support the Movement

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Share a post. Tell a mate. Or just listen in. This is how things change.

The Importance of Community

Building a community is vital. We need spaces where we can be ourselves. A place where we can share our struggles without fear. This is what we aim for.

Every voice matters. Each story is unique. When we come together, we create a powerful force. We can lift each other up.

Embracing Vulnerability

Vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s strength. When we share our stories, we show courage. We inspire others to do the same.

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s talk about mental health openly. It’s okay not to be okay. We’re all in this together.

Conclusion

Kevin’s journey shows us that change is possible. No matter how dark things seem, there’s always a way forward. We can choose to rise above our past.

Join us in this movement. Share your story. Listen to others. Together, we can make a difference.

Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s support each other. Because at the end of the day, we’re all just looking for a little understanding.

Join the conversation today.