Pharrell says, “It’s basically like getting a skin graft, but you’re not taking skin from your a– or legs – these guys actually grow the skin for you. When it has healed you can go get whatever tattoo you want. There’s an institute called the Wake Forest Institute in North Carolina for Regenerative Skin Treatment. It’s going to be pricey, but ? it’s worth it. I got fire on my arms, I don’t need fire on my arms! I’m a grown man.”

We’re pretty sure Pharrell is going to come under some scrutiny for this one. The Wake Forest Institue for Regenerative Skin Treatment is an industry leader in stem cell therapy. The Institute uses stem cells to create skin, muscle, bone, fat, blood vessels, nerve and liver cells in the laboratory. Stem cells have been the source of much controversy among lawmakers and medical professionals. Usually the process is used for life-threatening illnesses, not cosmetic surgery.

We think it’s pretty gross that Pharrell is going to have skin grown to replace his own… just to get more tattoos. We hope it’s dry skin that itches. We’ll keep you posted!