How Many Tattoos Does Rihanna Have?

Rihanna is one of the world's most famous names and faces. Just like the pop icons that came before her, she has managed to reinvent her image and sound successfully and grow a loyal fan base that adores her. 

The "Don't Stop the Music" hitmaker rose to fame in 2005 as a teen singer and quickly achieved success with her debut single, "Pon De Replay" (via Biography). As of this writing, Rihanna has released eight studio albums and earned herself an impressive 14 No. 1 hits on the US Hot 100. Along with her music, fans have been fascinated by Rihanna's sense of style and image. In 2019, Marie Claire celebrated the 13 times the Grammy award-winner reminded us she was the "ultimate fashion icon," while that same year, her brand, Fenty, won its first fashion award at the Fashion Awards in London.

Over the years, Rihanna has rocked numerous hairstyles and hair colors. Along with her locks, another thing that has evolved is the amount of body art she has. How many tattoos does Rihanna have? Keep reading to find out.

According to Steal Her Style, Rihanna is clearly a fan of body art and getting herself inked, as she has 25 known tattoos. As the outlet noted, the "Only Girl (In The World)" chart-topper's first tattoo was of a small Pisces sign behind her right ear in early 2006. Pop Star Tarts reported that the ink was done by a famous Brazilian artist who is so in demand, people usually have to book them three years in advance. Being the superstar that she is, Rihanna did not have to wait and got her first tattoo done during a visit to Tokyo.

Since her first tattoo, Rihanna has continued to add more all over her body. On her fingers, she has "shhh" and "love" written, and she has stars down her neck. On her right hand, the singer got a henna-style tribal dragon claw design done in 2008 while in New Zealand. In 2013, Rihanna completed her hand tattoo by incorporating the tribal design near her thumb and the chevron lines. One of Rihanna's most noticeable tattoos is the large Egyptian goddess Isis inked underneath her chest. The eye-catching tattoo is a tribute to her late grandmother, Dolly, per ELLE. One of Rihanna's most recent tattoos is that of a camouflage-print shark on her left ankle, which she added in September 2016 in New York, though the star has since covered it up. Why? Keep reading to find out the reason.

Of course, some of Rihanna's tattoo choices have raised questions. While many associate guns with violence, for instance that doesn't mean Rihanna's tattoo on the right side of her body represents that. In a 2013 interview with ELLE, the "Love On the Brain" hitmaker explained the powerful message behind it. "Everybody wanted to know what was happening in my life. 'Is she a drug addict? No. Is she an alcoholic? No. Is she a victim? No.' That's why I got the gun. It was a symbol of strength. I'll never be a victim," she said.

One of Rihanna's most recent tattoos, the aforementioned camouflaged shark, has since been covered up. When she and rapper Drake used to date, the pair got matching tatts to symbolize their relationship, according to E! News. Since their split, Rihanna has formed a romance with A$AP Rocky and has covered up the ink on her left ankle. In June 2021, she was seen showing off the cover-up by wearing strappy heels in paparazzi photos.