Mel B ‘keeps tattooed flesh’ of Stephen Belfonte’s name

This month Mel B revealed she had a tattoo tribute to her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte sliced off her ribs in a dramatic gesture to draw closure on their ‘toxic relationship’. 

The 42-year-old Spice Girls star had the words: ‘Stephen, till death do us part you own my heart’ inked along her ribcage during their ten year marriage, and following their split this year, had his name cut away while keeping the rest of the wording.

And now sources have reported that Mel has kept the piece of flesh that cut out of the tattoo, and plans to ‘burn it’ in a ceremony.

 

Shock factor: This month Mel B revealed she had a tattoo tribute to her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte sliced off her ribs in a dramatic gesture to draw closure on their ‘toxic relationship’

According to The Metro, the singer is keen to be rid of the memory in a final ‘ceremonial burning’ or else will ‘fling it out to sea’. MailOnline has contacted Mel’s representatives for comment.

Speaking to MailOnline ahead of the drastic operation earlier this month, she said: ‘I wanted the tattoo removed to help close the final chapter on a toxic relationship. Even though I’ve taken the steps to remove Stephen’s name from my body, the domestic abuse will forever remain with me.’

Mel married Stephen in 2007, and in 2010 went on to have his name tattooed on her rib cage.

However in March of this year she announced her split from the American, leading to a bitter court battle with accusations of domestic abuse and a custody battle.

 Painful memories: Sources have reported that Mel has kept the piece of flesh that cut out of the tattoo, and plans to 'burn it' in a ceremony

 Painful memories: Sources have reported that Mel has kept the piece of flesh that cut out of the tattoo, and plans to ‘burn it’ in a ceremony

Moving on: The 42-year-old former Spice Girls star had the words: 'Stephen, till death do us part you own my heart' inked along her ribcage during their ten year marriage, and following their split this year, had his name cut away while keeping the rest of the wording

Moving on: The 42-year-old former Spice Girls star had the words: ‘Stephen, till death do us part you own my heart’ inked along her ribcage during their ten year marriage, and following their split this year, had his name cut away while keeping the rest of the wording

This month she had surgery to slice off his name, and was left with 13 stitches following the procedure administered under local anaesthetic, which she underwent to avoid lengthy laser process. 

After ten years of marriage Mel filed for divorce earlier this year citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ and claimed domestic abuse before becoming locked in a bitter custody battle over their six-year-old daughter Madison.

According to TMZ, the couple have settled on both sharing custody and arrange a schedule for physical care between them, but neither will pay child support.

While things rage on legally, Mel seems keen to rid herself of any personal vestiges of her husband – leading to her shocking tattoo removal which she underwent with the use of local anaesthetic rather than go through the lengthy laser process.

Shocking images show the star unveiling her scars as she partied in a golden two-piece with her flat stomach exposed and the bold inking sitting below her new scar. 

Then and now: Mel was previously seen proudly brandishing the inking at a party with Stephen in 2013

Ouch! She has now shown off the results of the painful removal of his name

Then and now: Mel was previously seen proudly brandishing the inking at a party with Stephen in 2013 (left) yet has now had the tattoo painfully removed (right)

Before and after: Speaking of the drastic op, she said: 'I wanted the tattoo removed to help close the final chapter on a toxic relationship. Even though I’ve taken the steps to remove Stephen’s name from my body, the domestic abuse will forever remain with me'

Before and after: Speaking of the drastic op, she said: ‘I wanted the tattoo removed to help close the final chapter on a toxic relationship. Even though I’ve taken the steps to remove Stephen’s name from my body, the domestic abuse will forever remain with me’

Cutting him out of your life: Mel took 'cutting him out' to new levels as she sliced off the inking 

Cutting him out of your life: Mel took ‘cutting him out’ to new levels as she sliced off the inking 

Her removal comes nearly seven years to the day since she and Stephen headed to get matching inkings at the famed Sunset strip’s Shamrocks Tattoos in Hollywood.

The former Spice Girl has a large dragon on her left shoulder blade, a depiction of a phoenix on her right arm, in honour of her eldest daughter, Phoenix Chi, several tribal art tattoos, including one on her lower back, a Chinese character on her stomach and ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy’s name tattooed on her hip. 

At the time she spoke of her and Eddie’s tattoos as she said: ‘That’s that. I mean we’re both tattooed. You don’t tattoo somebody’s name on your body if it’s brief and unimportant, let’s put it that way.’ 

At the end of last month Stephen and Mel reportedly settled their lengthy and ugly divorce battle acrimoniously for ‘£6.5million’. But it appears the conflict isn’t over, with reports claiming he has accused Mel of breaking their spousal agreement. 

She in turn reportedly accused him of unreasonable behaviour, despite them coming to an agreement over spousal support and custody of their daughter. 

Happier times: Mel - and her tattoo - are pictured at a pool party in Las Vegas in June 2013

Happier times: Mel – and her tattoo – are pictured at a pool party in Las Vegas in June 2013

Out and about: The stunning star could not stop beaming as she brandished her renewed inking

Out and about: The stunning star could not stop beaming as she brandished her renewed inking

According to TMZ, Stephen accused his ex wife of ten years of being late on her November spousal support payment, however Mel’s lawyer reportedly argued that her business deals fell through at the last minute, but she’s up-to-date on payments. 

In turn Mel is said to be accusing him of unreasonable behaviour, claiming that he expects to turn up to their old family home without any advance notice. According to the site, Mel feels Stephen is ‘looking for any excuse’ to continue their battle. 

The outing comes after The Sun reported Mel is set to pay her film producer ex, a total of ‘£3million over three years’ and will give Belafonte a sum of ‘£3.5million from the sale of the home they shared together’.

It’s also believed the duo have come to an agreement over custody of their daughter Madison and have vowed to destroy any ‘compromising videos’ from their relationship.

A source had told the paper: ‘Mel is giving him a lot less than people think.

Alarming: The scars were nothing short of alarming as she displayed the inking alongside her back tattoo 

Alarming: The scars were nothing short of alarming as she displayed the inking alongside her back tattoo 

Raging on! At the end of last month Stephen and Mel reportedly settled their lengthy and ugly divorce battle acrimoniously for '£6.5million'. But it appears the conflict isn't over, with reports claiming he has accused Mel of breaking their spousal agreement

Raging on! At the end of last month Stephen and Mel reportedly settled their lengthy and ugly divorce battle acrimoniously for ‘£6.5million’. But it appears the conflict isn’t over, with reports claiming he has accused Mel of breaking their spousal agreement

‘Her lawyers got him locked down to destroy the explicit videos, which he claimed showed her engage in sexual acts under the influence allegedly of drugs and alcohol.Should he ever break that deal, he would be on the line for millions’.

MailOnline have contacted a representative for Mel.

It comes after Mel is believed to have paid out £500,000 in legal fees. 

Stephen, however, will get spousal support for the next three years.  

Custody of Madison and Belafonte’s application for step-father visitation of 10 year -old Angel – Mel B’s daughter by Eddie – are still to be settled.

Mel is also mother to daughter Phoenix, 18, with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, whilst Belafonte has daughter Giselle, 12, with ex Nicole Contreras. 



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