Shocking news at Van's court appearance leaves him wondering if he should run. And when Ashley shows up on the boat, things go from bad to worse.

Ryan decides to throw a shop appreciation party in true Chicago fashion.on a yacht! Danielle's confusion about her ex lands her right into Ryan's arms. And, when Kat discovers that the guys are talking behind her back, things become uncertain. Don works on mending things with Ashley, while Danielle's relationship is tested. Ryan is finally fed up with Kat's ego.Īfter returning from NYC, Charmaine reveals a secret. Ceaser and the NY crew throw a mixxxy party in their honor, but things turn ugly. The rest of the 9Mag crew heads to New York City to lend support to Kat.

On the heels of his successful concert, Phor heads to the Big Apple for a meeting with a big music executive. When the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop, tensions escalate. Ryan spirals out of control.Īfter Ryan’s meltdown, Kat and Van confront him. All eyes are on Kat when she does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine. Ashley confronts Charmaine.Īfter confronting Charmaine at Phor’s concert, Ashley makes a shocking decision about their relationship. After a harsh meeting with his lawyer, Van’s future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy. With his first solo music performance approaching, Phor puts it all on the line and pursues a relationship with Kat. Charmaine confronts Don about text messages and Ryan’s world gets rocked by unexpected a phone call. Don tries to make things right with his girlfriend Ashley. Ryan is turning 29, so the crew plans a surprise party. 'What You Don't Understand Is, I Do Understand' But when a surprise visitor shows up, the real drama begins.

In a city defined by survival of the fittest, the crew gathers to celebrate 9 Mag’s one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan’s late sister Nova. It chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American owned and operated tattoo shop 9MAG located in Chicago, Illinois. The first season of the reality television series Black Ink Crew: Chicago aired on VH1 from Octountil December 28, 2015.

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