Houston’s Daughter Gets Tribute Tattoo

Houston’s Daughter Gets Tribute Tattoo, Bobbi Kristina finds a permanent way to honor her late mother on her 49th birthday. Bobbi Kristina Celebrates Whitney Houston’s Birthday With Honorary Tattoo, Bobbi Kristina Brown and close family friend Nick Gordon spent Wednesday night, the eve of Whitney Houston’s 49th birthday, getting the late pop star’s initials tattooed on their wrists.

Brown announced their plans via Twitter Wednesday afternoon. “On the way with MYbooboo @nickgordon heading2 #Inksomnia for our TATTSSS !this is for you mommy (: we love you, happybirthday Ourlady XXo,” she wrote.

Two hours later, Brown posted an Instagram picture of their matching tattoos, Houston’s initials, W H, surrounded by four doves. “Tat tat tatted YURP.. now your truly ALWAYS with us mommy (: we love you @nickgordon always&forever{

Jason King, manager of the Inksomnia location in Alpharetta, Georgia, said Brown and Gordon arrived to their site around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Inksomnia artist Shane Sudduth designed the artwork and applied it to Gordon. Store owner Mike Cummings tattooed Brown.

King said the 20-30 minute process was an emotional experience. “There were some ups and downs. She was upset, but very happy with the tattoo,” he said.