Black Ink Crew New York

Krystal Is Named Lead Tattoo Artist

Season 9 E 8 • 02/24/2022

Krystal steps up against Spyder, Ink Daddy, Rok and others in a cover-up tattoo battle to prove she has what it takes to be the shop's lead artist.

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