Rihanna boasts an extensive array of body art, with over two dozen tattoos adorning her skin. These inkings have become a defining element of her personal style. Collaborating closely with celebrity tattoo artist Keith Scott “Bang Bang” McCurdy, Rihanna has accumulated a diverse collection of tattoos since the age of 18, with many of her most iconic designs originating from their partnership. From delicate finger tattoos to more elaborate pieces, Rihanna’s growing tattoo collection reflects her evolving tastes and personal journey.

Rihanna got one of her first tattoos in 2006. In honor of her astrological sign, the singer has the Pisces symbol right below her right ear.

Later that year, Rihanna got another tattoo: two music notes on her inner right foot. The notes, a treble clef and sixteenth note, have since been covered.

Another one of the singer’s earliest tattoos was the small outline of a star inside her left ear. The tiny ink has faded over the years.

Early in her exploration of body art, Rihanna formed a connection with the soon-to-be celebrity tattoo artist Keith Scott “Bang Bang” McCurdy. Serving as Bang Bang’s inaugural celebrity client, Rihanna’s initial tattoo by the artist features a Sanskrit prayer vertically inked down her right hip. Although this marked the beginning of a collaborative relationship resulting in several more tattoos over the years, her first tattoo with Bang Bang encountered a setback. Originally intended to convey the meaning of “forgiveness, honesty, suppression, and control,” the prayer was unfortunately misspelled, resulting in a translation that read “long suffering, truthfulness, self-restraint, inward calm, fear, and fearlessness.”

One of Rihanna’s tiniest but most memorable tattoos is the “Shhh…” she got inked on her forefinger in 2008.

The Grammy-winning singer has a thing or two for stars. The constellation of tiny stars trailing from the nape of her neck to midway down her back was inked by her go-to artist, Bang Bang.

While it was eventually concealed by subsequent tattoos, one of Rihanna’s initial inkings on her right hand depicted a Henna-inspired design reminiscent of a dragon’s claw, adorned with intricate hibiscus flower details.