CHRIS BROWN and RIHANNA reportedly laughed off the neck tattoo controversy that suggested Chris had permanently adorned himself with Rihanna‘s face.

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When Chris Brown revealed his newest neck ink, a “sugar skull,” star news thought it could be his ex girlfriend, Rihanna. It didn’t help that it looked like the now short-haired Barbadian pop star, complete with striking cheek bones and full lashes, either.

But we know Chris has denied that it was, in any way, a tribute to RiRi or a sign of their “renewed” love. Now, a source close to the rapper has dished that even Rihanna is laughing about the alleged rumor.

The insider told Hollywood Life:

“[Chris] and Ri already talked about it and they both laughed at how stupid and a big deal everybody [is] making of the s***. She [knows] it [isn't] her and never thought it was her.”

The pal continued:

“She [thinks] it’s hot though – she [thinks] everything he [does] is hot. She [loves] him, without a doubt.”

But we all know that, don’t we?

Are you now convinced that Rihanna really didn’t inspire the tattoo?

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