Black Ink Crew and the Power of Black-Owned Businesses

6:20

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
The Crew Gets Sentimental at Phor's Farewell Party

Things get emotional during Phor's farewell party, and the rest of the crew reflects on the uncertain future of 9MAG as numerous artists embark on new beginnings.
10/11/2022
1:59

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
9MAG Participates in a Gun Violence Awareness Event

Ryan and the crew host an event for Chicago collective Hustle Mommies, a group dedicated to ending gun violence and strengthening communities.
08/09/2022
4:09

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
Ryan Tries to Unify the Chicago Crew

Ryan brings 9MAG and 2nd City Ink together to discuss recent hostilities and find a way for them to move forward as a collective.
11/08/2021
1:40

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
9MAG Needs Booths, Not Excuses

Ryan begins to lose patience with a beloved contractor who's been blending up drinks rather than making new artist booths for the shop.
10/18/2021
2:39

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
Phor's Tattoo Evolution

Phor reflects on some on his most memorable tattoos through the years, including the highs and lows, and shares how he plans to give back to other artists.
10/05/2021
5:43

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
Ryan's Tattoo Evolution

Ryan looks back at all the tattoos he's done on the show, including his freehand piece from the first episode and his wrist tattoo for Nicki Minaj.
09/30/2021
5:15

S7
Black Ink Crew Chicago
Last Woman Standing

Charmaine talks about being the last remaining woman from Season 1, how the tattoo industry is slowly becoming less of a boys' club and what happened to her former female castmates.
09/21/2021
2:42

S6
Black Ink Crew Chicago
Kitty Gives Charmaine an Answer About the Job Offer

Charmaine, struggling to balance family and work obligations following her mom's funeral, meets with Kitty to find out if she will join the 2nd City Ink crew.
01/22/2020
3:58

S1
Black Ink Crew Los Angeles
More Than Just a Tattoo Shop

During the block party, Vudu tells the crew about her visit home, Danielle and Lemeir introduce their new baby, and KP reflects on the experience of opening IAM Compton.
10/16/2019
1:55

S1
Black Ink Crew Los Angeles
Compton OGs Show Up at the Shop's Ground-Breaking

Things get tense when some Compton OGs show up, and KP makes the case for how his shop will benefit everyone in the city.
08/21/2019
2:30

S1
Black Ink Crew Los Angeles
Location, Location, Location

KP, Tim and Barbie visit a vacant retail space in search of a location for their tattoo shop that will be safe and welcoming for everyone in the city.
08/15/2019