Ricky Alvarez hasn’t shared a public count of his tattoos or explained them all. The clearest is “I do love you” in dark script on his left collarbone. He posted a photo of it in July 2025; Ariana Grande showed the same words in finer script on her left collarbone at the opening of her London residency in August 2026. The lettering differs, and neither has said the tattoos were planned as a matching set. Photos also show ink on Alvarez’s hands, forearms, upper chest and neck, though some details are hard to make out.
The “I do love you” collarbone tattoo
The phrase sits high on Alvarez’s left collarbone. Its dark, hand-drawn letters are heavier than Grande’s finer script. His first photo was a close-up selfie that partly cropped his face; it shows the words and placement, but not enough detail to judge every line.
Alvarez hasn’t said when he chose the phrase or who it refers to. Coverage linked it to Grande after her similar tattoo appeared and the two drew renewed attention, but the wording alone doesn’t explain why he got it.
A second view of Ricky’s hand and arm ink
The phone hides part of this view, but dark lettering, shaded patches and larger black shapes are visible on Alvarez’s hand and forearm. The photo isn’t sharp enough to identify every small design. The arm ink looks denser than the open script on his collarbone; no public account explains the smaller marks.
The matching tattoo comparison
Fans compared the tattoos amid renewed interest in the pair. Grande tagged Alvarez in a series of photos, he was seen around her tour, and she changed the Ricky line in “Thank U, Next” during several performances. Those moments prompted speculation, but neither has said they chose the designs together.
The shared phrase and collarbone placement make the connection easy to see. Alvarez’s lettering is darker and heavier; Grande’s is finer. They’re similar, not identical.
The other tattoos visible in Ricky’s photos
A mirror selfie shows ink across Alvarez’s fingers and hands, plus larger shaded work on his forearm. The phone and camera angle hide some edges. There also appears to be large lettering and a dark shape near his shoulder on the upper chest, but the image isn’t clear enough to read the text.
Ricky Alvarez’s hand tattoo in a casual selfie
In this mirror photo, Alvarez wears a blue jacket, black trousers and a black cap, with one tattooed hand raised. The jacket and phone cover most of the rest. Hand ink stays visible in this outfit; the collarbone phrase could sit beneath a crew neck.
Placement lessons for a personal phrase
The script follows the collarbone’s curve, which gives the short phrase a natural line. Its heavier letters read against the darker ink on Alvarez’s chest and arms. With a short inscription, line weight, spacing and where the text starts and ends do most of the work.
Should you copy the phrase?
You can borrow the placement without using Alvarez’s words. A line in someone’s handwriting or a phrase from a note can follow the same curve. Ask your artist to test the stencil with your shoulders relaxed and arms raised; the chest moves, and a line that sits evenly at rest may shift. Leave space between letters and think about where clothing will rub while it heals.
A quick visual summary
The photos clearly document the collarbone phrase and show other ink only in parts. They don’t establish a full tattoo count or explain the meanings of the smaller designs.
The “Thank U, Next” video is included below.