<P> It can signify that the wearer has spent time in prison; or more specifically that the wearer was raped while incarcerated and tattooed by the rapist as a "property" mark and for humiliation, since facial tattoos cannot be concealed . </P> <P> It can acknowledge the loss of a family or fellow gang member; the tattoo is sometimes worn by the female companions of prisoners in solidarity with their loved ones . Amy Winehouse had a teardrop tattooed to mark her distress at husband Blake Fielder - Civil remaining on remand at Pentonville Prison . US rappers The Game and Lil Wayne have teardrop tattoos signifying the death of friends, and basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire has had a teardrop tattoo since 2012 honoring his older brother Hazell Jr., who died in a car accident . </P> <P> In some cases, it may signify that the wearer has killed someone . Sometimes the exact meaning of the tattoo is only known by the wearer . The tattoo's meaning also can change depending on whether the tear is empty or is filled with ink . </P> <P> A teardrop tattoo has been worn by a Portuguese footballer Ricardo Quaresma . </P>

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