In today’s society, self-expression has become more accessible than ever, allowing people to explore various forms of personal identity through fashion, hairstyles, body art, and more. Although there are exceptions, most individuals now have the freedom to embrace trends and unique styles without fear of severe judgment or persecution.
This cultural shift is undeniably positive. No one should face discrimination for their choice of attire, tattoos, or piercings—unless, of course, they promote hate or are intentionally provocative. However, it’s also true that societal acceptance has its limits, especially when it comes to extreme body modifications. One man, Anthony Loffredo, has pushed those limits to the edge.
At 35, Loffredo can’t walk down the street or visit a restaurant without turning heads. According to reports, he faces difficulty securing job interviews, is often refused service by taxi drivers, and is denied entry into certain establishments. The reason? His radical transformation into what he calls the “Black Alien.”
While some people express individuality through bold tattoos, unconventional piercings, or vibrant hair colors, Loffredo, originally from France, has taken it to an entirely different level. His body modifications include the removal of his nose and ears, full-body black tattoos, eyeball tattooing, tongue splitting, teeth filing, and the surgical removal of two fingers. He’s also branded demonic symbols into his skin and implanted subdermal horns to enhance his extraterrestrial look.
According to the Daily Mail, Loffredo, a former nightclub bouncer, claims he’s only 65% through his transformation. One of his future goals involves amputating a leg and replacing it with a biomechanical prosthetic. Reflecting on his pre-transformation body in an interview with the UK’s Channel 4, Loffredo admitted, “I was happy, but it wasn’t my real body. It didn’t feel like me.”
During a conversation on the Club 113 podcast, he revealed, “The human body fascinates me—everything about it. My look is inspired by a little bit of everything because no one really knows what’s out there.”
Despite his dramatic appearance, Loffredo’s family eventually came around to supporting his choices after an initial period of shock. His personal life has also flourished—last December, he revealed he’s in a relationship with Melina Shakur, a model and tattoo enthusiast.
To undergo procedures that are illegal in France, Loffredo often travels abroad, undergoing surgeries in underground clinics and tattoo parlors, frequently under general anesthesia. However, recent reports suggest he’s pausing his extreme transformation. Earlier this year, he stated in Spanish, “For now, I’m focusing on something real—not just on how to live life.”
Additionally, he and Melina have even discussed the possibility of tattoo removal, marking a potential shift in his journey.
No matter what the future holds, we wish Loffredo the best. His appearance may be unconventional—if not shocking—but what truly matters is that he finds happiness in his own skin.