Tattoos at one point was solely for a tough and hardcore subculture that did not mix or care about the "common folk". Body ink was also for individuals that were part of specific groups. Soldiers, motorcycle gang members, inmates, hardcore Rock & Rollers and even drug addicts (used to cover track marks) all were part of the tattoo culture in the past. Now, it is more inclusive and more exceptable to have tattoos. However, some people still are not comfortable with tattoos or feel they should be done tastefully. Chris Brown expressed his frustration about being criticized about his tattoos.
"I really don't care. A tattoo’s a tattoo; it's my body, my skin," Brown said of his body art during a recent interview.
Hitting back at critics, including talk show host Wendy Williams, who publicly shared her disdain for the tattoos on her show, Brown said the answer to people like her is "F**k you."
"My favorite line is, 'F**k you.' I like giving the world a big f**k you. Every tattoo I have is a big f**k you. So it's just, like, this is just me, and I'm the guy who's going to be just the same guy at all times," Brown told The Guardian before focusing on the tattoo resembling a woman's face. "I think you misinterpret what nature that is. You think the tattoo is Rihanna's face, but it's not. I've just cleared this up, this is not Rihanna's face, I just got a tat. Like I say, a tat is on my body, so it's personal. I liked how it looked, so I thought I'd get it done. It's all good."
Chris Brown is not the only artist that has has numerous tattoos.
Do you think Wendy Williams is right for calling out Chris Brown or do you think Chris Brown should not have so many tattoos?
Here are a couple artists that uses their skin as a canvas. Do you think it's cool or should people be mindful of how they mark their bodies?
Amy Winehouse
Rest In Peace Ms. Winehouse. She had so much to say, and she expressed herself through her music and body ink. Her lyrics revealed her pain and vulnerability, while her tattoos in many ways also represented who she was as an individual. Many of her fourteen tattoos displayed her adoration for the 1950s/1960s.
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She ironically had a naked woman right under another tattoo that read “Daddy’s Girl.”
Amy also had a tattoo that read “Blake” which stood for her ex-husband name Blake Fielder-Civil. Where’s Blake?
Trey Songz
Trey Songz AKA Trigga Trey has several tattoos that the ladies love long, long time. As of January 2013, he has 5 tattoos.
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The tattoo on his chest says. . . “To God I pray may April’s showers rain on her Forrest and grow the strength that started with one Rose”. (Sounds good to me⦠I think.)
He also has a tattoo of a stone and sunshine meaning get through the storm and come through the sunshine it symbolizes him sitting on top of the world.
The tattoos on his back are two female angels that resemble wings. What tattoo do you love on Trigga?
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx is funny and talented. Jamie also has a couple cool tattoos. I guess everything he does is fun. A head tattooâ¦why? We can stop there.
Miguel
The “Adorn” singer has never been scared to get a tattoo here or there. He has managed to get his beautiful lady involved in the body tattooing ritual.
Miguel got a chest tattoo in Las Vegas. We thought they only gambled out there⦠must have been wrong. Miguel got a tattoo with a quote from Greek philosopher Aristotle in Spanish: “La excelencia no es un acto, sino un hábito,” which translates to “Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”
Miguel and his girl Nazanin got matching infinity signs on their ring fingers also. How cute??? Would you get your girls name or a tattoo with your significant other?
Omarion
Omarion even put a line about getting his tattoos licked by a chick. “I come in, a cool night, she pulling on my chest/My tattoo she kissing, my tattoo she kissing.” He actually takes this tattoos thing seriously. A lot of tattoos Omarion has shown how loyal he is to the people around him.
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Omarion recently got a Maybach Music tattoos “Maybach O” (Let’s hope he stays with Maybach for his tattoo’s sake.) He also has an “O” on his left arm with a crown on it.
This cat even has a tattoo of his mother’s name on his shoulder with “Mommy’s boy” above it.
Rihanna
Rihanna is wild and sexy. Her tattoos only make her sexier. The size, position and style of her tattoos add to the allure of the body art she choices.
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Rihanna sports a mini gun on her side. She was suppose to give the tattoo to a friend but ended up getting it herself.
She also has a large Egyptian falcon. “Falcon represents a light that shines in the darkness! They never close their eyes during sleep.”
Rihanna’s also has a hand tattoo that is a henna-style tribal dragon claw, which she got on her right hand while in New Zealand on her November 2008 tour.
What tattoo do you think is the sexiest on Rihanna?
Lloyd
Jamie Foxx is not the only one with a head tattoo. Lloyd has a tattoo on his head of Guns and Roses. It symbolizes the hard and soft side of him and his music.
Do you like it folks???
Chris Brown
All of these talks started with Chris Brown and his tattoos. He likes to express himself. He is a true artist and his tattoos are just another extension of his artistry.
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Chris has a Pamunkey tribal print tattoo on his neck and a lion in the middle of his neck.
What are your favorite three tattoos that Chris Brown has?
August Alsina
August Alsina hailing from the Big Easy may have been confused for a rapper or ball player. The “I Luv This Sh*t” singer has tattoos all over his body, even one dripping down the side of his face down to his neck. He is not your ordinary R&B artist. August has an undeniable street edge, his body ink shows that he is coming straight from the streets of New Orleans.
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August Alsina has music notes on his neck with a heart. He also has an amazing and sexy temptress with lust on one hand and love on the other hand across his whole chest and abs.
August has the word “Self” going down his face like a side burn.
Maxine Ashley
This new comer who has joined the ranks of Star Trak/i am OTHER and Kerry “Krucial” Brothers’ production army just dropped a mixtape entitled, “Mood Swings”. The Bronx native effortlessly mixes sensuality with a New York fresh all her own. Keep your eyes out for Maxine Ashley’s beautiful features, captivating voice and of course unique tattoos.
“I’m an impulsive person,” says Maxine Ashley. (Paper Magazine)
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Check out her dope New York tattoo on her hand in small lettering. It is a perfect size. We see Maxine representing for the 5 boroughs.
Maxine rocks small finger tattoos and she also has a tattoo of wings on her arm.
Which one do you like?
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