Tatt'd Up of 2009

Best Tattoos of 2009: BET.com's Tatt'd Up Tuesdays showcases celebrity tattoos of all styles | sizes and locations.

'09's Ink - From Amber Rose and Rihanna to Lil Wayne and Birdman... See the year of new ink and crazy tattoos.

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'09's Ink - From Amber Rose and Rihanna to Lil Wayne and Birdman... See the year of new ink and crazy tattoos.

Rihanna - Her most recent tattoo, “Never a Failure. Always a Lesson,” is tattooed as a mirror image on her chest as a constant reminder of her new motto.

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Rihanna - Her most recent tattoo, “Never a Failure. Always a Lesson,” is tattooed as a mirror image on her chest as a constant reminder of her new motto.

Rihanna - Rihanna came back strong and with a statement to make when she got small guns tattooed on her shoulders and side.

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Rihanna - Rihanna came back strong and with a statement to make when she got small guns tattooed on her shoulders and side.

Amber Rose - The eccentric fashionista made a bold statement with vibrant red roses on her arm.

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Amber Rose - The eccentric fashionista made a bold statement with vibrant red roses on her arm.

Baby - Baby a.k.a. Birdman got a head start into the new year with a large star covering his bald head.

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Baby - Baby a.k.a. Birdman got a head start into the new year with a large star covering his bald head.

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Lil Wayne - As hard as it is to keep up with Lil Wayne’s fast-growing tattoo collection, everyone was able to capture his most recent art of stars and the word “Misunderstood” on the side of his face.

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Lil Wayne - As hard as it is to keep up with Lil Wayne’s fast-growing tattoo collection, everyone was able to capture his most recent art of stars and the word “Misunderstood” on the side of his face.

Chris Brown - Chris Brown returned to the scene with new music and new ink, with “Symphonic Love” creatively tattooed on his chest.

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Chris Brown - Chris Brown returned to the scene with new music and new ink, with “Symphonic Love” creatively tattooed on his chest.

Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy has certainly grown, and he shows it with bigger, bolder ink. His newest piece of art copies a diamond-filled chain that reads, “The World Is Yours.”

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Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy has certainly grown, and he shows it with bigger, bolder ink. His newest piece of art copies a diamond-filled chain that reads, “The World Is Yours.”

Jermaine Dupri - As a birthday present to his former love, Janet Jackson, JD went all out and tatt’d a “Virgin Mary” rendition of Miss Janet on his side. The oversized portrait will be a permanent reminder of the love the two once shared.

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Jermaine Dupri - As a birthday present to his former love, Janet Jackson, JD went all out and tatt’d a “Virgin Mary” rendition of Miss Janet on his side. The oversized portrait will be a permanent reminder of the love the two once shared.

Trey Songz - Trey Songz shows off a fit physique and new, inspirational tattoo of two large angels stretched across his back.

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz shows off a fit physique and new, inspirational tattoo of two large angels stretched across his back.