Brooklyn Beckham appears to be taking definitive steps to distance himself from his family, most recently by seemingly erasing a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham. The move comes after weeks of public accusations and a confirmed family feud, marking a new chapter in the strained relationship between Brooklyn, his parents, and his siblings.

The 26-year-old, who has a significant collection of over 100 tattoos, had an anchor tattoo on his upper right arm with the word "Dad" inscribed in the center, accompanied by the message "Love you Bust," a long-standing nickname used by David for his eldest son. Recent photographs have emerged suggesting that Brooklyn has undergone laser treatment to remove the "Dad" portion of the tattoo. Sources speaking to The Sun indicate that Brooklyn "wanted it gone," citing "so much hurt and pain on his side" that retaining the tribute would be disingenuous. While the words "Love you Bust" are still somewhat visible, they appear to be faded.

This isn't the first family-related tattoo that Brooklyn has altered or removed. Last year, he modified a "Mama's Boy" tattoo on his chest, which was initially a tribute to his mother, Victoria Beckham. The script is now surrounded by flowers.

The apparent tattoo removal coincides with Brooklyn's explosive public statement last month, where he alleged that his parents were controlling and prioritized image over authenticity. He claimed that since marrying actress Nicola Peltz, he has found "peace and relief" after years of anxiety. In the statement, Brooklyn accused his parents of interfering in his relationship and wedding plans, including claims that Victoria cancelled the design of Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute. He also accused his parents of "bribery" and claimed that his mother had "humiliated" him at his 2022 wedding.

The timing of Brooklyn's tattoo modification is particularly poignant as David Beckham, 50, was recently seen in Doha with his own "Buster" neck tattoo, inked in 2015 in honor of Brooklyn, still clearly visible. This stark contrast underscores the diverging paths the father and son seem to be on. Sources close to David Beckham report that he is "heartbroken" by Brooklyn's decision to remove the tattoo, viewing it as a "deep cut," even after the public statements.

The feud within the Beckham family reportedly began to escalate around Brooklyn's marriage to Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn and Nicola notably missed David's 50th birthday celebration in Miami, further fueling speculation of a rift. While Brooklyn has been seen spending time with the Peltz family, tensions with his own family appear to remain high.

While Brooklyn severs ties, his father-in-law, Nelson Peltz, offered a brief comment on the situation, stating, "My daughter and the Beckhams are a whole other story and that's not for coverage here today... But I'll tell you my daughter is great, my son-in-law Brooklyn is great and I look forward to them having a long, happy marriage together".

Brooklyn Beckham's decision to remove the tattoo tribute to his father serves as a physical manifestation of the growing divide within the Beckham family and his commitment to forging his own path, separate from his parents' influence.