Black Ink Crew Chicago

The 9MAG and 2nd City Ink teams adjust to life post-shutdown, Ryan considers expanding his business, and Charmaine faces conflict at work when she reunites with some of her old crew.

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    S7 • E8

    A Prince Among Women

    Charmaine and Don both have exciting news to share, Steven finds himself on the outs with Ryan and 9MAG, and Prince reaches a breaking point with 2nd City Ink.

    11/22/2021

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    S7 • E7

    Is There a Doctor in the House?

    9MAG hosts a health event for the community, Ryan's friends and family rally around him as he takes part in a therapy retreat, and Charmaine deals with a devastating loss.

    11/15/2021

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    S7 • E6

    This Platform Is Black Ink Crew

    Steven balances his friendship with Kitty against a guest spot offer at 9MAG, Prince feels unappreciated at 2nd City Ink, and Ryan calls a meeting of both shops to unify the crew.

    11/08/2021

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    S7 • E5

    Pros and Conventions

    Ryan mediates as Draya and Charmaine feud at the convention, Phor and Nina get off to a promising start as coparents, and Ceaser's presence at the convention upsets Kitty.

    11/01/2021

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    S7 • E4

    Always and Phorever

    9MAG and 2nd City Ink prep for a local tattoo convention, Draya objects to paying booth rental fees to Charmaine, and Phor becomes a dad.

    10/25/2021

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    S7 • E3

    What Happened with Us?

    Draya and Kitty encourage Charmaine to delegate, Phor tries to solidify his coparenting situation before Nina's baby arrives, and the grand opening of Don's gym doesn't go as planned.

    10/18/2021

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    S7 • E2

    Second Episode, Second City

    Ryan faces the possible end of his friendship with Anthony, Charmaine has doubts when Miss Kitty invites Draya back to 2nd City Ink, and Phor attempts to make peace with Nina's mom.

    10/11/2021

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    S7 • E1

    Ready to Reclaim Our Time

    Ryan deals with fallout from his actions, Charmaine juggles work while keeping her family first, Don faces a health scare, and Phor questions his future as he gets ready for fatherhood.

    10/04/2021

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Cast

Ryan Henry

Cast Member

The owner of 9MAG and the reigning tattoo king of Chicago, Ryan enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after artists in the country. But despite his success, it can still be a struggle to hold down his fractious crew. Now, in the aftermath a three-month lockdown and a salacious scandal that threaten his business and reputation, he's forced to close ranks to all but his most loyal crew members.

Charmaine Bey

Cast Member

After spending years under Ryan and his relentless management style, Charmaine broke away to start 2nd City Ink. She's a constant hustler who places a high value on family and loyalty. But recently, a falling-out with her business partner, the loss of her mother, the birth of her daughter during the pandemic, and her dad's cancer diagnosis upended her Charmaine's world and left her shop in jeopardy.

Don Brumfield

Cast Member

Though he's been a fixture at 9MAG from day one, Don's personal life is far from constant. He's been through many ups and downs over the years, including past infidelities that threatened his home life. Now, after a health scare that put him in the hospital, Don is on a journey of spiritual, mental and physical growth, that, which includes branching out from the shop and opening his own gym.

Phor Robinson

Cast Member

Phor is a man of many artistic passions. When he's not tattooing at 9MAG, he's usually focused on music, both of which -- like tattooing -- hasve always been an important outlets for his self-expression and mental health. But now that he haswith a son on the way, Phor is anxious that becoming a father may mean the end of his rock- star ways.

Miss Kitty

Cast Member

Miss Kitty, a D.C. native turned New Yorker in exile, is now the brand manager of 2nd City Ink. She's decided to make a fresh start in the Windy City after her steamy fling with Ryan sparked rumors and chaos among her old crew back in Harlem. Now, with 2nd City Ink's future in doubt, the no-nonsense Kitty is focused on breathing new life into the shop.

About Black Ink Crew Chicago

As the crews at 9MAG and 2nd City Ink adjust to post-shutdown life, Ryan leans on his staff to help with a possible expansion, and Charmaine's leadership is questioned when she returns to work.