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Van Fires Lily from 9MAG

Season 5 • 07/16/2019

Tensions flare as Ryan confronts Lily about misrepresenting the 9MAG brand at the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention, and Van fires Lily for her constant toxic behavior.

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Van Fires Lily from 9MAG

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