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Rihanna Being Investigated For Illegal Tattooing· 4 Comments · News · |
Rihanna may not have realized, when she tattooed a few of the tattoo artists at East Side Ink in New York on Wednesday night, that what she was doing was illegal.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirmed to MTV News on Thursday (June 2) that someone has been sent to the tattoo parlor to investigate the incident. In a statement, the department said, “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code. We are sending someone to follow up on this.”
TMZ reported that if the department decides to press charges against the pop star for tattooing someone without a license, she could face three misdemeanors for the offense. And each offense has its penalty with as much as $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third offense. Additionally, sources told the Web site that in addition to Rihanna, East Side Ink could be facing fines as well if an investigation is opened.
Earlier on Thursday, MTV News spoke to East Side Ink owner Yadira, who said that the whole incident was well-intended when Rihanna tattooed her long-time tattoo artist, BangBang, as well as two other artists at the parlor. Rihanna was there with a few friends and a bodyguard for “a few hours, just hanging out and joking,” she said, and BangBang decided that he wanted the pop star to give him a tattoo.Riri gave her buddy and the other artists one of her signature signs.
“She tattooed us for a change,” says Yadira. “It’s a little umbrella with a capital “R” underneath it. The second and third had a number two and a number three next to it.” Yadira added, “We had a blast. It was so funny and cute.”
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Omg…not another legal issue!
Leave Rihanna alone, she probably didn’t know it was illegal!
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wow..wat a ridiculous reas0n 2 press charqes. ! anythinq 4 a dolla. ! leave riri alone. ?
wtf?!? aftr the case of chris brown, hir comes again! y some guys dn’t understand the statement: LEAVE RIHANNA ALONE?. stop putting her under pressure.. i idolize dis woman xo much nd i dn’t wnna see her cme down… lhub u xo mch RiRi…
HAHAHAHAH LOCK HER UP