Rihanna Flashes New Mystery Tattoo in Teeny Bikini Pictures

Back when pictures of Rihanna’s thug life tattoo emerged in January 2012, we showed you some pictures of Rihanna laying on her stomach getting what looked like a lower back tattoo. Everyone else may have forgotten about this mysterious back tattoo, but we certainly didn’t! We have been scoping out pictures of Rihannas tattoos hoping to unveil the superstar’s new lower back tat. Finally, in the pictures of Rihanna enjoying her Hawaiian beach getaway that hit the web earlier this month, we caught a glimpse of Rihanna’s new tattoo thanks to her skimpy blue and white fringe bikini. And Rihannas new tattoo isn’t on her lower back after all…it’s on her butt cheek! With her back to the camera, you can just make out a partially-hidden tat exposed beneath Rihanna’s barely-there bikini bottoms.

Plus, true to her self-professed tattoo addiction, Rihanna couldn’t help but hit the tattoo parlor on her way to meet her mom for a Mother’s Day dinner in Manhattan on Sunday. You all know that Rihanna’s favorite tattoo artist, Bang Bang McCurdy, does most of his work in New York City. Could this mean there is another Rihanna tattoo in the mix? Although it’s hard to tell exactly what Rihanna’s new tattoo on her butt says, there is no shortage of pictures of Rihanna in revealing outfits, so we’re sure to find out the details behind the mystery Rihanna tattoo soon. Check back with us and we will keep you updated on Rihanna’s new tattoo!

Rihanna Shows Off Tattoos and Red Hair in a Sexy Black Dress

Rihanna seems to love pairing fire-engine red locks with black dresses, and she pulls it off time and time again. Rihanna also, as we know, loves to show off her many tattoos, which you can see perfectly in these pics of Rihanna out on the town in her sexy-yet-simple black and white dress. Accompanied by a black scarf in her hair, big gold hoops and classy black shades, Rihanna’s little black dress plays up her best assets and, with a neckline that basically scoops down to her belly button, you all have the pleasure of scoping out Rihanna’s tattoos as well.

Slinky Dress Exposes Rihannas Tattoos

Always the trendsetter, Rihanna has somehow not only made a not-so-natural scarlet coif okay, but she’s darn near started a red-headed revolution! From buzzed to curly and from short to waist-length, Rihanna’s red hair has become as much a part of her as Lady Gaga’s signature hair bow. As much as her red hair and killer figure have drawn attention to the pop star though, it’s Rihannas tattoos that really set her apart from everyone else. And when she wears revealing costumes and outfits like this casual black dress, Rihanna’s tattoos are all the more visible.

Check Out Rihanna’s Newest Tattoos

One of the best things about Rihanna’s passion for skimpy outfits is that it gives all of us at home the opportunity to keep up on each and every Rihanna tattoo. Admit it, every time you see a pic of Rihanna you expect to see yet another piece of body art. And why not? Rihanna currently has 16 tattoos and the beauty from Barbados shows no signs of slowing down. Ranging from a pretty trail of stars reaching down her back, to a gun tat inked on her ribcage, and a tribal claw tattooed on her hand, Rihanna’s tattoos are certainly varied and probably mean a lot to the international pop star. Let’s face it though, at the rate she’s going, Rihanna could have a couple sleeves before we know it! After all, Rihanna kicked off the new year this year with two new tattoos already, a “thug life” tat scrolled across her knuckles and a controversial red cross tattoo inked on her collarbone.

Rihanna Loves Sexy Black Dresses

Think back on all the times you’ve seen Rihanna in a revealing black dress with her bright red hair all done up and her tattoos showing, and tell us if she’s ever not looked amazing. Just off the top of our heads, we can name a few: the 2011 Met Ball at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, the 5^th Annual DKMS Linked Against Leukemia Gala in NYC, and even that trash bag-looking black dress Rihanna was photographed wearing in West Hollywood in 2010. Each and every time Rihanna somehow pulls it off – the dress, the hair, the tattoos – and we’re left wondering how. After all, it’s not every day you see a 24-year-old female sporting as many tattoos as Rihanna and think she looks gorgeous. Well, get used to it! Rihanna is here to stay, and so are Rihannas tattoos!

Rihanna Bares Her Bod (and Tattoos) at Barbados Carnival Parade

You think you’ve seen Rihanna in her skimpiest outfit? Think again. A wild and party-ready Rihanna hit the streets in Barbados in a barely-there bikini and headdress in late 2011 to celebrate her island’s annual Kadooment Day Parade, and the pictures have sparked a web frenzy (for obvious reasons). Dressed from head to toe in red and gold, Rihanna looked like a sort of racy Bajan princess, complete with fishnet stockings, a feathered head piece and gems adorning her face. And since her bikini-style costume left little to the imagination, nearly every single one of Rihanna’s tattoos were visible to those around her…and to everyone on the internet as well.

Rihanna’s Tattoos on Display at Wild Bajan Carnival

We know it’s tough, but try to peel your eyes away from Rihanna’s killer body for one second to check out her awesome tattoos featured in the pics of the Barbados parade. Rihanna has 16 tattoos as of now and counting, although her two most recent tats were inked after the Barbados carnival pics were taken. Working from the top down, Rihanna has a Pisces sign tattoo behind her right ear, a string of stars inked down her neck and back, a star inside her right ear, and “rebelle fleur” tattooed on the left side of her neck. Rihanna also has a Roman numeral tattoo inked on her left shoulder, “never a failure, always a lesson” tattooed on her right collarbone, and a red cross inked on her left collarbone. And that’s only the top half of her body!

Check Out More of Rihannas Tattoos

Moving along – on her left side, Rihanna has an Arabic tattoo, and she also has a small gun inked on her right side, just below her armpit. Inked on her right hand, Rihanna has a tribal dragon claw tattoo, and she has three tattoos on her finger, one that says “love,” one that says “shhh….,” and her newest one that reads “thug life” across her knuckles. On the lower half of her body, Rihanna has a Sanskrit prayer inked on her right hip, a small skull tattooed on the back of her right leg, and a small music note and treble clef inked on her right foot. Phew, that about covers all of Rihannas tattoos!

Rihanna’s Roman Numeral Tattoo and Melissa Ford Rumors

Rihanna’s best gal pal, Melissa Ford, has been in the news almost as much as Rihanna has these days. Check out pictures of the Barbados carnival, and you’ll see Melissa by Rihanna’s side, dressed in an equally skimpy gold costume and joining Rihanna in her scandalous behavior. More recently, Melissa Ford was spotted out on the town with Rihanna, which the pop star called her “first date in almost two years.” This tweet, along with Rihanna’s message, “my lover for the night @mforde11” reignited rumors that Rihanna and Melissa are an item. This suspicion began when Rihanna’s Roman numeral tattoo on her shoulder was deciphered as the birthday of Melissa Ford, who Rihanna calls her “blood sister”; Melissa also has one of Rihanna’s birthday.

Rihanna’s New Cross Tattoo in 2012

At first glance, Rihanna’s new tattoo looks like a simple and discreet black cross inked on her collarbone, right near her “rebelle fleur” neck tat and her Roman numeral shoulder tattoo. Take a closer look though, Rihanna’s cross tattoo isn’t inked in the traditional vertical position, which is a symbol Christianity and other religions use to represent their faith. Nope, Rihanna’s cross tattoo is slightly slanted to the right and colored photos show the cross is actually inked in red. As a result of this simple design choice, critics have slammed RiRi for deliberately adopting the cross from the ancient Freemason. Apparently, critics believe Rihanna’s new tattoo is actually a representation of her godlessness and her ties to the Illuminati, an elitist group believed to possess more control over society than the world’s most powerful political leaders.

Rihanna’s Other Religious Tattoos

Hold up. If Rihanna is so anti-religion, how come she has two other religious tattoos inked on her body? In 2007, Rihanna got a Sanskrit prayer inked on her right hip, extending from her waist to just above her butt. Also inked by tattoo artist Bang Bang, Rihanna’s Sanskrit prayer tattoo was meant to read “forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control” from the Sanatana Dharma (a holy Hindu scripture) Bhagavad Gita 10.4-5. Even though Rihannas hip tattoo was supposedly misinterpreted, it still has significant religious connotations, right? Then, in 2008, Rihanna opted for another religious tattoo, this time getting “Al-Hurria fi Al-Maseeh” inked on her left ribcage. Rihanna’s Arabic tattoo means “Freedom in God,” and you really can’t misinterpret that, can you? If all of Rihanna’s tattoos spark this much interest/criticism, we hope there are more in the future!

Rihanna’s gone and done it again! The Barbadian bombshell got a new tattoo inked on her collarbone, and it turns out it’s a simple, small cross tattoo. That may seem all fine and good, but you should know that nothing is simple when it comes to Rihanna. Turns out Rihanna’s cross tattoo has sparked some serious controversy from critics who think the mark is actually a symbol of her godlessness. What do you think about Rihanna’s controversial new tattoo and its meaning? Read on to find out more about Rihanna’s cross tattoo!

Rihanna’s Tiny Collarbone Cross Tattoo

Barbadian superstar Rihanna is famous for many things: her wild hairdos, her sometimes outrageous costumes, and even more so her rapidly growing collection of tattoos. Less than two months after getting “thug life” inked across her knuckles in a tattoo tribute to the late Tupac, Rihanna got a new tattoo, this time inspired by her religious beliefs…or is it? Rihanna’s new tattoo is a tiny cross inked on her left collarbone, right near her Roman numeral tattoo and her “rebelle fleur” tattoo. Rihanna has posted black and white pictures of her new tattoo online, which may have been deliberate because sources say Rihanna’s cross tattoo is actually inked in red, although it looks black in the photos. Rihanna’s controversial cross tattoo, appears to have been inked in the same “dried blood” style that Kid Cudi used for his Pink Floyd hand tattoo does last month.

Rihanna’s Tattoo Meaning

When she decided to get a new tattoo Rihanna turned to renowned tattoo artist Bang Bang, who also inked several of Rihanna’s other tattoos. Rihanna’s cross tattoo was inked at Bang Bang’s tattoo shop on New York’s Lower East Side. “We did a very fine small cross directly on her collarbone. She said her cross meant a lot to her and she totally loved it!”

Bang Bang was quoted saying about Rihanna’s new tattoo. Pictures of Rihanna’s cross tattoo prove how new the tat is, since the wound is still raw. Although a cross tattoo may not seem like Rihanna’s style, Rihanna’s new tattoo isn’t the only nod to religion that she has had inked on her body. In 2008, Rihanna got an Arabic tattoo on her left ribcage that translates to “Freedom in God.” Rihanna also has a Sanskrit prayer inked on her right hip, which was inked in 2007 and was meant to read “forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control” from the Sanatana Dharma (a holy Hindu scripture) Bhagavad Gita 10.4-5.

Controversy Surrounding Rihanna’s Cross Tattoo

Oops….she did it again. Rihanna’s new tattoo has sparked public outrage by critics who claim the slanted cross tattoo Rihanna is now sporting symbolizes godlessness and ties to the Illuminati. Apparently, Rihanna is being accused of adopting the slanted cross tattoo from ancient Freemasons who are often linked to the Illuminati, an elitist group believed to possess more social control than the world’s most powerful political leaders. The Freemasons once used the slanted cross symbol, similar to Rihanna’s cross tattoo, depicted with a crown around it as a representation of their belief system. While Christians and other religious groups use vertical crosses as a symbol of their faith, Rihanna’s cross tattoo is deliberately slanted, which has led to criticism about the singer’s own faith.

Other celebrities have speculated about Rihanna’s apparent lack of faith. R&B singer Omarion was quoted saying in 2009, “I don’t personally know Rihanna’s beliefs but I think there’s a very dark and very sinister part of the entertainment business and I think it’s very visible. I don’t know if Rihanna [has fallen victim to those pressures].” He continued, “I’ve never really heard her speak about it. I hope that she doesn’t believe in that stuff and I don’t think that she does, but I don’t know.” If Rihanna does believe in God and is simply baiting the public, it sure doesn’t help when she randomly tweets things like “F— YOU SATAN. F— right off!!!” which just occurred in February.

Other Celebrities With Cross Tattoos

Regardless of Rihanna’s tattoo meaning, her cross tattoo joins the ranks of several other celebrity cross tattoos out there. One of Miley Cyrus’ many finger tattoos, for example, is a tiny cross inked on the inside of her right ring finger. Miley Cyrus’ cross tattoo symbolizes her Christian faith and was inked on the singer/actress in December 2010. Fellow former-Disney star Demi Lovato also has a cross tattoo inked on her body, which she added to her growing tattoo collection in June 2011. Demi Lovato’s cross tattoo joins several other tattoos the teen star has that were inspired by religion, including her “you make me beautiful” tattoo and her “faith” tattoo. It’s interesting that Rihanna’s cross tattoo matches a tat that Demi Lovato has, since the troubled star has revealed that Rihanna is one of her biggest role models. “I haven’t meant Rihanna, but we’ve talked over the phone and I want to meet her so badly,” Demi has said. “I love her attitude; she’s sexy and confident. She’s gone through quite a lot and has come out strong. I would like to be the caliber of Rihanna and hopefully one day I’ll get there.” Matching cross tattoos are a good way to start!

Rihanna’s Neck and Back Tattoo

Rihanna is best known for three things: her music, her looks and her tattoos. Well, her music is still going strong, she’s hotter than ever, and, as we recently learned with Rihanna’s new thug life tattoo, there’s no end in sight for Rihanna’s tattoos. Even though this pic of Rihanna’s tattoo doesn’t show her face, it would be hard to miss RiRi’s trademark stars tattoo on her back, which was inked way back in 2008. And with her sexy asymmetrical long-sleeved dress, Rihanna’s back tattoo looks like yet another hot accessory for the babe from Barbados.

Why the Stars Tattoo Rihanna?

Curious why Rihanna went with a tat featuring dozens of stars cascading down her back? Let’s face it. Rihanna’s neck tattoo probably started out as a tribute to then-boyfriend Chris Brown, who also has a few stars inked on his neck. And yes, Chris Brown’s neck tat looks like it was meant to match RiRi’s. Even if this is true though, Rihanna had tattoo artist “Bang Bang” add to the tat later on, which made the stars tattoo more about Rihanna and less about her ex. Good for you Rihanna!

Rihanna’s New Tattoos

Does Rihanna love tattoos? Yes. Will she keep getting more tats? We don’t see why not! Rihanna’s got lots of space left on that hot bod of hers, and she’s not afraid to dress it up a little with new tattoos. Rihanna has gotten lots of different tattoos so far and she’s only 24, so we’re guessing there will be more tats in her future. In fact…Rihanna’s birthday is coming up soon; maybe she’ll treat herself to yet another body tattoo! Don’t deny it, you love to see Rihanna’s new tattoos as much as we do. So, keep em comin’ Rihanna!

What is Rihanna’s New Back Tattoo?

In addition to the pictures of Rihannas thug life tattoo, Rihanna posted on Twitter today, “All these bitches screaming that 2pac back #THUGLIFE,” which are lyrics from the song “Tupac Back” by Rick Ross. In another tweet, Rihanna writes “Tat my f*** name on u girl so I know its real #MINE,” which is a tribute to Drake’s song “Free Spirit,” which also features Rick Ross. In the song, Drake mention’s Tupac’s girlfriend Kidada Jones, who used to have a tattoo of Tupac’s face on her arm. Could Rihanna’s new back tattoo have something to do with this song? Or could it be a reference to the tattoo Rihanna’s ex Chris Brown just got of girlfriend Karrueche Tran’s face? That sounds more like it!

Pictures of Rihanna’s Back Tattoo

Although everyone is dying to see pictures of Rihanna’s new tattoo, the only one the singer has posted so far shows her getting what looks like a new tattoo on her lower back. Rihanna hasn’t yet released any photos of what the lower back tattoo features. As Rihanna sips on a beer and gets her fifteenth and sixteenth body tattoo, it looks like the superstar is starting off 2012 right! And with the addition of two new tattoos to her collection, Rihanna is well on her way to joining the ranks of other tattooed celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Miley Cyrus. Rihanna reportedly got the thug life tattoo and lower back tattoo after returning from her trip to Honolulu, Hawaii with friends.  Finally!  More Rihanna tattoos!!!

In case you were wondering what two words Rihanna would use to describe herself, wonder no longer! Rihanna got a new tattoo that reads “Thug Life” in capital letters across her knuckles, and she certainly seems serious about her tribute to the late Tupac Shakur. Pictures of Rihanna’s new tattoo cropped up on the internet in addition to a tweet saying “All these bitches screaming that 2pac back #THUGLIFE,” lyrics to Rick Ross’ song “Tupac Back.” Rihanna’s new tattoo was reportedly inked today, January 25, 2012, by popular tattoo artist Mark Mahoney, who also posed for some post-tat pics with the Barbadian beauty. That tat was inked at Mahoney’s Shamrock Shack tattoo parlor in L.A. Rihanna loves tattoos and her new thug life tattoo adds to an already impressive collection of ink the superstar has. But just to make this new tattoo especially unique, Rihanna got the tat inked in white!

Rihanna’s New Thug Life Tattoo Meaning

The obvious meaning of Rihanna’s knuckles tattoo is a tribute to Tupac, who formed the rap group Thug Life in 1993. The well-known rapper also had the words “thug life” inked across his stomach before he was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996. According to one source, the term “thug life” represents the opposite of an individual having everything he or she needs to succeed. Thug life is when you have nothing and you still succeed, having overcome all the obstacles to achieve your goals. The eldest child of a Barbadian father and a Guyanese mother, Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has confessed to watching her father struggle with a crack addition as a young child. Rihanna has also recounted instances when, as a child, she was beaten by her drunken father. Being the international superstar that she is today, it certainly seems like Rihanna has risen in the face of adversity and lived up to the meaning of a “thug life.”

Pictures of Rihanna’s New Knuckle Tattoos

There is quite a buzz about Rihanna’s new tattoo, not only because of Rihanna’s tattoo meaning, but because the star may have actually gotten another tattoo during the “thug life” session. Rihanna posted additional pictures of her laying down on her stomach while Mahoney seemingly worked on a new tattoo on her lower back. Pictures of Rihannas tattoo session show the superstar lounging while drinking a beer, seemingly unconcerned about adding what would be her sixteenth tattoo to her body. Rihanna also posted on Twitter, “My boo Mark Mahoney! #RockstarS*** #TATnight.” If Rihanna’s back tattoo is real, it would accompany the string of stars tattoo that Rihanna has inked on her neck and back, as well as more than a dozen other tattoos Rihanna has on her body. Unfortunately, Rihanna hasn’t yet posted pictures of the back tattoo, so we are waiting on the edge of our seats!

Rihanna’s Tattoos in This Pic

We all know that Rihanna loves tattoos. And the sweet thing is, you can usually see at least one of Rihanna’s body tattoos in pretty much every photo snapped of the pop star. And there is definitely no shortage of Rihanna tattoo pictures out there. In this unique and pretty Rihanna pic, you can see the shoulder tattoo Rihanna got in 2008 and the neck tat she added to her tattoo collection in 2010.

Rebelle Fleur Rihanna Tattoo

In this pic of two of Rihanna’s tattoos, you can catch a glimpse of part of Rihannas neck tattoo, which says “rebelle fleur.” In case you were wondering, this is French for “rebel flower,” which Rihanna seems to think describes her just right. Why French? Because she said so, and that’s really all you need to know. This is one of Rihanna’s most recent tattoos and seems to be super personal, which only makes Rihanna fans beg for more.

Rihanna’s Roman Numeral Tattoo

The other Rihanna tattoo in this photo, which includes Roman numerals on her shoulder, drummed up some serious media attention when she first got it. Some crazies out there actually believed that Rihannas shoulder tattoo was some kind of coded lesbian confession. And in true Rihanna style, she just let the rumors fly. Like she cares whether people think she is in love with her best friend, Melissa Forde?! That’s whose birthday it is anyway, and Melissa has Rihanna’s birthday inked in a similar tat on her shoulder too. Now that’s friendship!

Rihanna Fake Skull and Gun Tattoos

What’s the first thing you notice when you look at this Rihanna picture? Her gorgeous body. The second? The giant gun tattoo she has on her right thigh. And the equally large anchor tat inked on her arm. Don’t worry everyone, they’re all fake. The gun tattoo Rihanna is sporting on her leg in this pic is for an upcoming movie role, and so is the anchor tattoo and the knife tat on her arm. Seriously though…Rihanna already has over a dozen tattoos on her body. What’s a few more?

Rihanna Tattoos in This Photo

If you’re wondering why on earth Rihanna has so many gun tattoos, rest assured, the pistol tattoo Rihanna has inked on her right thigh in these beach pics is fake. And so is Rihanna’s anchor tattoo on her right arm….and the knife tattoo Rihanna has on her right forearm. The tattoos Rihanna is sporting in these pics are just a part of her bad ass role in the upcoming action flick Battleship. Although we wouldn’t be surprised if Rihanna decided the tats were her style and had them permanently inked on her body.

Rihanna Has Fake Tattoos But Not Fake Boobs!

Celebrity tattoos are almost as popular as celebrity plastic surgery these days, but not for Rihanna – only tattoos for this girl. And for those skeptics out there who think Rihanna got a boob job, just check out these pics of Rihanna showing some skin on the beach in Hawaii…they are all the proof you need. This sexy gal doesn’t need to change a single thing about her body and you all know it!