Rihanna and Drake get matching tattoos after announcing their relationship at the VMAs

Tat's commitment! New super-couple Rihanna and Drake get matching shark tattoos after confirming their relationship at the MTV VMAs

Published: 06:38 EST, 4 September 2016 | Updated: 02:21 EST, 5 September 2016

They recently made their romance public after he declared his love for her at the VMAs.

And now there is no going back on the relationship for Drake and Rihanna, as they get matching tattoos to commemorate their love.

Rapper Drake, 29, showcased a new shark tattoo on his arm as he performed in New Orleans on Saturday night - the same inking Rihanna got on her ankle last week.

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Inked up: Drake, 29, was spotted with a new shark tattoo on his arm as he performed in New Orleans on Saturday night - the same image Rihanna had inked on her skin recently

Official: Drake's shark picture (L) matches the exact one that appeared on the 28-year-old Umbrella singer's ankle last week (R)

Performing in a black vest for fans at his gig, the image of the sea creature patterned with camouflage imprinted on his arm was clear for all to see.

Yet more notably, the picture matches the exact one that appeared on the 28-year-old Umbrella singer's ankle last week.

Rihanna's tattoo artist Keith 'Bang Bang' McCurdy revealed the inking on his Instagram in a dramatic black and white shot.

Matchy matchy: Rihanna was spotted with the same tattoo on her left ankle earlier this week

Their matching tattoos only enhances their newly revealed - but much speculated - romance, after Drake sent fans into overdrive during the MTV Video Music Awards when he professed his love to the Baijan beauty.

He was presenting her with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the end of the VMA show on Sunday night when he raved about the stunning singer.

'She's someone I've been in love with since I was 22-years-old,' Drake admitted as he delivered a lengthy and glowing speech in honour of Rihanna immediately following her performance.

What a shark! Rihanna appears to have said 'I do' to an inking symbolizing her affection for on-again boyfriend Drake, as revealed by her tattoo artist on Instagram

Yet sources at TMZ claim the shark symbol immortalizes something very important to the Bajan beauty and her beau.

The insiders allege that the inking symbolizes her aquarium date with Drake, which took place this past August.

The rapper took his on-again love for a date to the local aquarium in Toronto where he is said to have given her token to remember the day - a shark doll.

What is it: On Wednesday night her tattoo artist shared a video of the singer's foot being wrapped, promising an unveiling the following day

Rihanna, the insiders claim, got her shark inking in honour of that romantic day; while Drake is said to have got his own tattoo in tribute to his girlfriend.

As if getting matching tattoos wasn't proof enough that the couple were hotting up, Drake has also reportedly expressed his desire to settle down and marry his brunette beauty.

A source recently told E! News: 'Drake is very committed to Rihanna. They are both mature and ready to commit now.

So in love: The two seen here on Tuesday evening leaving a club in Miami are said to have got their tattoos in honour of each other

'Drake loves Rihanna so much and if it was up to him, he would marry her tomorrow. Things are different this time between them for the better. They want to make this work this time with each other.'

Meanwhile the Stay singer confirmed her romance with Drake with a saucy smooch during the Miami date of his Summer Sixteen tour.

The night before the shark reveal, on Wednesday, the 28-year-old singer sported a bright blue protective cover on her ankle - but at the time the tattoo was still a mystery.

Tatt's interesting! The night before the shark reveal, on Wednesday, the 28-year-old singer sported a bright blue protective cover on her ankle - but at the time the tattoo was still a mystery

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The singer's strappy heels did nothing to conceal the cover on her left ankle as she paraded forth, with her new beau a few steps behind her.

The Work hitmaker - who already boasts 21 tattoos - completed the statement look with a daringly low black mini-dress which showed off her curves and sculpted back.

Rihanna wore her raven locks scraped back and kept her make-up natural to showcase her striking looks in all their glory.

Drake looked in high spirits as he emerged from the club a few moments behind the woman he professed to being in love with since his early twenties.

Ink lover: Strutting out of Miami's E11even Nightclub in towering stiletto heels on Wednesday, the singer sported a protective cover on her ankle

What will she go for next? Her strappy heels did nothing to conceal the bright blue cover on her left ankle as she paraded forth

Fashionista: The Work hitmaker - who already boasts 21 tattoos - completed the statement look with figure-hugging LBD

Clearly smitten: Her new beau Drake, 29, was a few steps behind her as they exited the club

Happy: The musician couldn't wipe the smile from his face and was evidently thrilled to have Rihanna back in his life

And it certainly looked like the affection was mutual as a fan captured Rihanna affectionately stroking Drake's face as they partied at the same nightclub earlier in the evening.

The duo were seen enjoying drinks together while dancing at the rapper's Miami concert after-party.

Rihanna looked absolutely smitten as she glanced coyly at the Hotline Bling hitmaker.

Drake of course was absolutely besotted as he cosied up to the Bajan beauty.

The sighting comes after insiders claims the pair are 'fully dating', happily putting their relationship out in the open after the weekend's PDA at the MTV VMAs at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Natural beauty: Rihanna wore her raven locks scraped back and kept her make-up natural to showcase her striking looks in all their glory

Sensational: The beauty's slinky garment showed off her toned curves and sculpted back

Loving life: Drake looked in high spirits as he emerged from the club a few moments behind the woman he professed to being in love with since his early twenties

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, a source said the two music stars, who have been romantically involved as well as collaborators on and off for years, are 'definitely a couple.'

'No one really knows how long they have been "official," they just decided to let it become a thing instead of hiding it from everyone. They're happy,' the insider explains.

The source goes on to claim that at Sunday night's VMAs afterparty the pair were inseparable.

'They walked in together and never left each other's side all night. He was so attentive to her.'

Kiss me quick! As insiders claim Rihanna and Drake are officially dating, the pair let their actions speak for themselves on Wednesday night when they kissed during Drake's Miami leg of his Summer Sixteen tour

Pucker up: The crowd went crazy over the pair as fans rushed to capture the moment

'His eyes were never off her. They were necking a lot. They would hug and he would kiss into her neck,' the source said.

Drake's loved-up appearance at the VMAs even triggered speculation amongst fans that he was actually going to propose to Rihanna when he presented the award to her.

'She's one of my best friends in the world,' Drake added in his speech. 'All my adult life, I've looked up to her, even though she's younger than me.'

True love in the da club? Rihanna was captured by a fan affectionately stroking Drake's face at nightclub E11EVEN Miami

Totally together: Drake presented Rihanna with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the end of the VMA show on Sunday night when he raved about the stunning singer

She's a living, breathing legend in our industry, ladies and gentleman, the recipient of the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award for 2016, Rihanna.'

As Rihanna gave him a peck on the cheek, Drake continued to lean in to kiss her on the neck.

But the kiss didn't last very long, as he pulled away after several seconds just before Rihanna said several words to him.

Out in the open? Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, a source says the two music stars, who have been romantically involved on and off for years, are 'definitely a couple'