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Enter the world of the "Black Ink Crew" and meet the girls and guys that run the only black-owned and operated tattoo parlor in the heart of Harlem at 113th St. and Lennox Ave. The employees are a tight, but totally dysfunctional "family." For many of them, this shop is the key to turning their lives around, and for some of them, it's their first legitimate job off the streets. To the people who work there, Black Ink is more than just one of the most famous --and infamous-- tattoo shops in the country...its home.

The shop is also a magnet for hip-hop stars and athletes, but the real flavor comes from the quite colorful characters that walk into the shop on a daily basis. Inside the doors of Black Ink, you never know what you are going to get. From the sexy new girl on the block, Dutchess, to the party animal of the group, Puma, the characters are crazy, sexy, funny and, most of all, loveable. This hour-long docu-series follows the lives of Ceaser, Dutchess, Alex, Sassy, Puma, and O' S**t, as they work, live, party, and hang out in Harlem. "Black Ink Crew" explores the friendships, crushes, rivalries and craziness that comes when a group of friends become family.



Latest Articles About Black Ink Crew on VH1

VIDEO: VH1 Shares A New Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Photo VIDEO: VH1 Shares A New Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019

Evenita meets up with Bella and Lily to apologize for her behavior, then shares some gossip about Van and Charmaine from the group's trip to Las Vegas. Watch the brand-new episode tonight at 8/7c on VH1!...


Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January Photo Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January On OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018

Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January On OWN...


Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Is Back on VH1 With BRUNCH WITH TIFFANY Photo Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Is Back on VH1 With BRUNCH WITH TIFFANY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 01, 2020

Tiffany 'New York' Pollard returns to VH1, and this time she's invited her famous friends to pull up a chair and spill the tea on 'Brunch with Tiffany.'...


VIDEO: Watch Relationship Goals Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Photo VIDEO: Watch Relationship Goals Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO
by Tori Hartshorn - August 07, 2019

Charmaine & Neek share their love story and how hooking up on the first night worked for their relationship....


Grammy Award-Winning Superstars Lil' Kim, Chilli and Mya Set Sail on VH1's GIRLS CRUI Photo Grammy Award-Winning Superstars Lil' Kim, Chilli and Mya Set Sail on VH1's GIRLS CRUISE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

Music icon Lil' Kim and her star-studded group of friends embark on a glamorous vacation of a lifetime in VH1's 'Girls Cruise,' premiering Monday, July 15th at 9PM ET/PT. Executive producer Lil' Kim is joined by international superstars Mýa and Chilli, comedy's new 'it girls' Pretty Vee and B. Simon...


Big Fish Names Lucilla D'Agostino First CCO, Launches Spearfish Creative Headed By Ge Photo Big Fish Names Lucilla D'Agostino First CCO, Launches Spearfish Creative Headed By George McTeague
by Macon Prickett - February 26, 2018

Big Fish Entertainment, the production company behind A&E's Live PD, cable's #1 series Friday andSaturday nights, and VH1's hit Black Ink Crew franchise, the #1 non-sports cable program in its time period, is expanding its infrastructure after a banner 2017, tapping former Sirens Media executive and...


Photo Flash: See Ice-T, Traci Braxton and More at the BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES Premiere Photo Photo Flash: See Ice-T, Traci Braxton and More at the BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES Premiere Party
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

WEtv hosted a star-studded event at The Skylark in New York City last night, celebrating the premiere of the new season of their hit reality series, “Braxton Family Values.” Cast member Traci Braxton was in attendance and joined a room filled with celebrities, guests, media and influencers....


Photos: Inside Look at The 2nd Annual Biggie Dinner Gala Photo Photos: Inside Look at The 2nd Annual Biggie Dinner Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

Presented by Lexus and Pepsi, Lil Kim honored the iconic rapper in true New York City fashion with a star studded event that paid homage to B.I.G. The biggest names in hip hop gathered last night, Friday May 20th, 2022 to celebrate what would be Biggie’s 50th birthday. The 2nd Annual Biggie Dinner G...


VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peek From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Photo VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peek From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019

During the Chicago Tattoo Convention, Lily strays from the 9MAG crew to work at a booth with Reese. Watch the brand new episode tonight at 87c on VH1, followed by the second night of VH1's Scream!...


VIDEO: VH1 Shares New Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Photo VIDEO: VH1 Shares New Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 03, 2019

One of Van's former clients confronts him about an infected tattoo that required a hospital visit, and Ryan tries to mediate an out-of-court resolution....


A&E Network Orders 10 Additional Episodes of Hit New Series LIVE RESCUE From Big Fish Photo A&E Network Orders 10 Additional Episodes of Hit New Series LIVE RESCUE From Big Fish Entertainment
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

A&E is extending the new hit series 'Live Rescue,' with 10 additional episodes, bringing the first season total to 19 episodes. 'Live Rescue,' the network's newest live original documentary series, follows first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line respondin...


WE tv Renews HUSTLE & SOUL for Third Season Photo WE tv Renews HUSTLE & SOUL for Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2018

WE tv announced today that its hit Thursday night series, 'Hustle & Soul' has been renewed for a third season, coming off of a highly successful season two that grew viewership compared to the first season of the series. 'Hustle & Soul,' produced by Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company, set in and...


VIDEO: VH1 Shares Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Photo VIDEO: VH1 Shares Clip From BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019

Bella wears out her welcome during the crew's trip to South Carolina when she makes inappropriate comments in the presence of Charmaine and Neek's parents. Watch the Black Ink Crew Chicago finale tonight at 8/7c on VH1!...


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2023

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2018

VH1's 'Grown & Sexy' will call on comedians, entertainers and influencers to weigh in on how to survive and thrive in your 'thirties.' Premiering Friday, January 4th at 9:30PM ET/PT with back-to-back episodes, the talking-head style series will feature irreverent commentary and sketches from today's...


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by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2018

On the heels of VH1's industry leading ten consecutive quarters of YoY ratings growth (P18-49) - the best streak across broadcast and cable - comes 'VH1 Beauty Bar' premiering Wednesday, February 28 at 10PM ET/PT....


WE tv Stirs Up All New Drama on Season Three of the Hit Culinary Docu-Series HUSTLE & Photo WE tv Stirs Up All New Drama on Season Three of the Hit Culinary Docu-Series HUSTLE & SOUL Premiering 4/4
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019

WE tv is serving up all new drama on its culinary docu-series 'Hustle & Soul,' premiering Thursday, April 4th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series follows Chef Lawrence Page, proprietor of The Pink Teacup, who has big plans to expand his Soul Food brand to Miami with the opening of The Pink Teacup Villa. Wi...


VH1's BLACK INK CREW: NEW YORK Returns Wednesday, August 14 Photo VH1's BLACK INK CREW: NEW YORK Returns Wednesday, August 14
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019

VH1's 'Black Ink Crew: New York' will return Wednesday, August 14 at 9PM ET/PT. Following the premiere, VH1 will debut 'Black Ink Crew: Compton' at 10PM ET/PT....


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by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018

Premium television network EPIX has greenlit an all-new original docuseries Unprotected Sets, which will premiere Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT.  From executive producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz (Push It Productions), Barry Poznick, President of MGM's Unscripted Television and MGM Television...


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by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

VH1 has announced the new spine-chilling competition series SCARED FAMOUS will premiere on Monday, October 23rd at 9PM ET/PT. Legendary rapper Redman is named the Master of Scare-a-Monies for 10 of the biggest reality stars as they try to endure gruesome challenges and terrifying scares that pay hom...


VH1's Monster Hit BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Returns 5/30 at 8PM ET/PT Photo VH1's Monster Hit BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Returns 5/30 at 8PM ET/PT
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018

VH1, in partnership with Big Fish Entertainment, announce that its hit series 'Black Ink Crew: Chicago' will return Today, May 30th at 8PM ET/PT....


VH1 Announces the Return of BLACK INK CREW Photo VH1 Announces the Return of BLACK INK CREW
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2018

VH1, in partnership with Big Fish Entertainment, announce the return of its highly-anticipated, hit series 'Black Ink Crew' on Wednesday, September 19th with a two-hour premiere at 9PM ET/PT. The 'Black Ink Crew' franchise consistently dominates Wednesday nights - ranking as the #1 non-sports cable ...


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2023

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by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2018

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VH1's Monster Hit BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Returns 5/30 at 8PM ET/PT Photo VH1's Monster Hit BLACK INK CREW: CHICAGO Returns 5/30 at 8PM ET/PT
by Tori Hartshorn - May 02, 2018

VH1, in partnership with Big Fish Entertainment, announce that its hit series 'Black Ink Crew: Chicago' will return Wednesday, May 30th at 8PM ET/PT....







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