Black Ink Crew and the Power of Black-Owned Businesses
The owners and artists of Black Ink, 9MAG, 2nd City Ink and IAM Compton build their brands in these clips highlighting the empowering influence of Black-owned businesses.

Black Ink Crew Chicago
Ryan's Tattoo Evolution
Season 7 • 09/30/2021

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.

Watching

Highlight
06:20

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Highlight
01:59

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Highlight
04:09

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Exclusive
01:40

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Interview
02:39

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
Phor's Tattoo Evolution

Phor reflects on some of 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
Interview
05:43

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Interview
05:15

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7
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
Highlight
02:42

Black Ink Crew ChicagoS6
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
Highlight
01:53

Black Ink Crew ComptonS2
Black Art in Compton

The crew gathers to honor local Black artists, and Alana earns her parents' respect.
05/09/2022
Highlight
02:40

Black Ink Crew ComptonS2
Nessie Tries Out for a Guest Spot at Enigma

Nessie reflects on her career journey from Philly to L.A. while auditioning for a guest spot at Kat's studio.
04/18/2022
Highlight
02:24

Black Ink Crew ComptonS2
The Crew Seeks Inspiration from Vatican Studios

Cory gives the crew a tour of Vatican Studios tattoo shop and teaches them the importance of having a family vibe in the shop.
03/14/2022
Highlight
03:58

Black Ink Crew Compton
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
Highlight
01:55

Black Ink Crew Compton
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
Exclusive
02:30

Black Ink Crew Compton
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
Highlight
03:41

Black Ink Crew Compton
Is KP Ready to Deal with Compton Gang Politics?

KP announces that he's found a location for the new shop, but Kyla is concerned about him navigating Compton's complicated gang politics.
08/14/2019
Exclusive
06:47

Black Ink Crew Compton
Sketch a Tattoo with Black Ink Crew Compton

The artists of Black Ink Crew Compton share their personal stories as they sketch tattoos that represent who they are.
07/30/2019
Highlight
01:10

Black Ink Crew New YorkS10 E1
A Decade of Black Ink Crew

The crew shows out for a stylish party celebrating Black Ink Crew's 10th anniversary.
10/18/2022
Highlight
05:06

Black Ink Crew New YorkS10 E5
Bux Raises Awareness About an Important Topic

Bux calls on the crew to help spread awareness about sickle cell anemia by hosting an emotional flash tattoo event.
11/15/2022
Highlight
00:51

Black Ink Crew New YorkS10 E3
Spyder Gears Up for a Major Event

Spyder feels the pressure as he prepares to set up his first pop-up shop.
11/01/2022
Highlight
07:05

Black Ink Crew New YorkS10 E10
The Black Ink Crew Faces an Uncertain Future

The crew is devastated after receiving life-altering news about the future of the show.
12/20/2022
Highlight
02:53

Black Ink Crew New YorkS9
Reverse Gentrification

Miya Bailey from City of Ink Tattoo explains how he bought an abandoned building and turned it into a thriving community center with his neighbors' help, and Ceaser has similar big ideas.
05/02/2022
Highlight
02:19

Black Ink Crew New YorkS9
Puma CHACEs His Dream

Puma is thrilled when his new friend Tyree invites him to be an official partner at Chattahoochee Hills Arts & Culture Ecosystem Village, an artistic sanctuary for Black creatives.
03/28/2022
Highlight
06:00

Black Ink Crew New YorkS9
The Wide World of Color

Acclaimed artist Poch stops by the store to demonstrate essential tattooing skills: how to apply colorful ink to darker skin and use innovative compromises to make every client happy.
03/14/2022
Highlight
03:32

Black Ink Crew New YorkS9
United Against Racism

Young Bae organizes an anti-racism march across the Brooklyn Bridge, and a special guest discusses the importance of solidarity between the Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate movements.
03/07/2022
Highlight
02:24

Black Ink Crew New YorkS9
Honoring Essential Workers

The team gets to work tattooing commemorative pieces on transit employees, morgue staffers and others who risked their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/19/2021
Highlight
03:49

Black Ink Crew New YorkS8
The Crew Visits the Site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination

The crew visits the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, to pay homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the long fight for civil rights.
09/11/2019