 Rihanna tattooing at New York's East Side Ink back in July (Photo: Daily News) A New York tattoo was fined last week, when the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene cited them after Rihanna was photographed tattooing some of the shop's employees from back in July.
According to New York's Daily News, East Side Ink in Manhattan was cited because they allowed the singer to tattoo without a license within their business.
"Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city, according to the City's Health Code," the department said after learning of the incident.
The fine could range anywhere from $200 - $2,000, an official told the paper.
"[Rihanna was] not necessarily getting tattoo lessons. She came by originally to say 'hi,' and she ended up tatting BangBang," East Side Ink owner Yadira told MTV News in July, adding that the singer gave the tattoo artist an "R" on his leg.
After one tattoo, RiRi was pleased with how it came out, and started to tattoo the shop's other artists.
"We had a blast. It was so funny and cute," Yadira added.
Back in March, RiRi got some ink from BangBang, which made headlines. The piece was of two tiny handguns, which some felt were a message to Chris Brown, following their highly-publicized fight.
"I think it's very empowering, very protective," BangBang told E! News of the tattoo. "I think the gun is very strong and very powerful."
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