Inked Magazine gave Amber fans the opportunity to ask her questions through twitter about her tattoos and life.
What is your most favorite place you have traveled to and why?It used to be Florence, Italy, but now I would have to say Ghana, Africa. The people are beautiful and so sweet. It was such a life-changing experience to go out there.
What makes you feel sexy?
When I have a fresh cut and a tan.
What made you cut off all your hair?
When I was a little girl I used to love Sinéad O’Connor’s video and song “Nothing Compares 2 U.” I knew I wanted to look as beautiful as she did one day, so when I was old enough to make my own decisions, at 19, I cut it off, and it’s been over eight years now.
When and what was your first tattoo?
I was 15 and I got paw prints on my upper thigh. It was kind of a fad in Philly and all the girls had them.
Do you plan on getting another tattoo? What would it be of?
I want to get two full sleeves eventually, but I just don’t know what I want yet.
What’s your ethnic background?
My mom is Cape Verdean West Africa and my father is Italian and Irish.
How do you manage to ignore the haters and the negativity and remain confident?
It’s not easy I won’t lie. But I choose to keep my life positive. I’m not perfect, so I ask God to forgive me all the time and thank him for helping me grow into a better woman. That gets me through everything.
Which tattoo of yours was the most painful?
Definitely the flower on my lower stomach; that’s a very sensitive area. I teared up a little.
It’s the best feeling in the world! He’s my best friend. He’s super silly and we have a blast together.
Wiz and I did it, but we want to be together forever. So I guess really make sure you want to be with that person forever, and try to wait until you’re older, when you can make better decisions. I suggest getting a small tattoo, just in case you break up then it’s an easy cover-up.
Oh, no I was a total dork! I didn’t think I was going to grow up to be pretty. I guess that’s why I’m humble now. I always wanted to be a marine biologist. I have a fascination with whales so I wanted to study them … maybe one day I will.
Have you ever regretted your big arm piece? Does it ever interfere with wardrobe choices?
No. I love my roses and I think it goes with everything I wear.
How do you keep your body so fit?
Well, my schedule is really busy, but I try to work out as much as I can. And when I’m too tired to work out, I just try my hardest to eat right. It’s really hard sometimes because I grew up in Philly with cheesesteaks and hoagies, so I love good fattening food.
Have you found that having body art has restricted your career goals in any way?
No, not at all. But when I get my sleeves, it probably will be a problem.
Do you have a certain tattoo artist that is your go-to?
Yes! His name is Tuki Carter, out of Atlanta.
Just have very thick skin. People are very critical and mean. They will try to tear you apart.
