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Celebrities with Tattoos: See Who's Inked Up

Who knew Whoopi Goldberg had that massive shoulder tattoo? The 60-year-old actress showed off her ink on the Oscars red carpet this weekend, joining the ranks of celebs with body art. Meet the stars with the most beautiful, sentimental, and wildest tattoos.
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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Whoopi Goldberg and Alex Martin

Both Whoopi and her daughter Alex have some impressive ink. 

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Monica

Code Red singer, Monica, has multiple tats, come of which are decided to her children. 

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Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah has two butterflies tatted behind her ear. How dope! 

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Keke Palmer

The Scream Queens star has a simple set of hearts behind her ear. 

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Jordin Sparks

Did you know Jordin Sparks has a total of nine tats? Rumor has it she isn’t going to stop there…

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Pharrell

The “Happy” singer has a lot of tattoos inluding a multiple large designs. 

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Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet’s ink is the perfect match for her eccentric personality.

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Jamie Foxx

Bet you didn’t know Jamie Foxx has a tribal band on the back of his head of all places. Ouch!

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Zoe Kravitz

Like both of her parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, Zoe has multiple tattoos. 

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Karreuche Tran

The young star has ink on her hand, arm and back. 

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Kelly Rowland

Our April cover girl has some artistic coverage of her own.

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Jhene Aiko

Soft-spoken songstress Jhené Aiko has an innumerable number of tats on her small frame.

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Faith Evans

Faith is a star to bear ink, with a tattoo on her chest and arm. 

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Keyshia Cole

The Grammy-nominated singer has tattoos on her arm and shoulder. 

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Brandy Norwood

Nothing wrong with a little ankle art.

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Kanye West

Each of Kanye’s arm tattoos have a special meaning or memory behind them.

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Amber Rose

Amber Rose shows offer tolerance for pain with no less than 12 tattoos up and down her body.

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Rihanna

We can’t leave Rihanna off the list. She’s gone to unconventional lengths to get tatted up.

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Lenny Kravitz

No rock star persona would be complete without some crazy body ink.

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj’s signature arm tattoo means “God is always with you” in Chinese.

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Trey Songz

There’s a lot going on on Trigga Trey’s chest…

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Eva Marcille

The America’s Next Top Model winner is a tatted star with a sweet dedication to her daughter, Marley Rae. 

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Chris Brown

Is there a part of Breezy that isn’t inked? We’re seriously asking.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Mmm…, The Rock’s ink only enhances his beauty.

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Jourdan Dunn

The international supermodel has 4 tattoos on her arm and back. 

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The Game

The Game poses backstage at ‘The Documentary’ 10th anniversary party and concert in Los Angeles, California.

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Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige has several tattoos on he rbody including one of her own name on her arm.

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Shad Moss

The artist formerly known as Lil’ Bow Wow is all grown up with numerous arm tattoos.

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Angela Simmons

The Growing Up Hip Hop star has 2 tatts including one on her foot and on her lower back. 

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Miguel

The R&B singer has adorned his body with some hefty ink! We see you Miguel! 

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Mel B

The Spice Girls member has several tattoos including one on her arm. 

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Tyrese Gibson

The Fast and Furious actor and “Sweet Lady” singer isn’t afraid of the needle–he has several tats. 

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Mack Wilds

Known for his roles on The Wire and 90210, the actor and singer also has some impressive ink on his arm. 

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Lala Anthony

Lala has at least 5 tattoos. 

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Nick Cannon

After confirming the separation, Cannon revealed his “MARIAH” tattoo cover up job at a gym following a workout in Studio City.

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Leona Lewis
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