
Source: Gary Gershoff / Getty
It’s been exactly one week since the 9Mag team’s trip to Miami. Instead of coming back together, the crew came back one short with Charmaine leaving after her brothers chose Lily over her. They are now back home being down one team member is the least of Ryan’s worries.
The episode opens up with Charmaine formally of 9Mag back at her radio station gig. While reflecting on the passing of Nipsey Hussle, she realizes that life is too short for her to be worried about “petty ass drama.” She still feels some kind of way after her “brothers” chose the n-word abuser over her, and we don’t blame her one bit. ‘
Back at her old job, the crew is embracing Lily already. After begging her ass off for a booth in Ryan’s new shop, she decided that new rules and professionalism was not her cup of tea and she rather be knee deep in the drama. Van is sad to see Charmaine go, but he’s happy to have Lily back in the shop because she is a talented artist. Meanwhile in the new 9Mag, while going through his mail Ryan gets a surprise, instead of fan mail, he learns himself, the shop and Van are getting sued for a struggle cover-up tattoo the manager of old 9Mag did on a client that looked like something Donna would have done.
Van’s problems don’t stop there while learning from Ryan about the lawsuit the 9Mag owner informs his brother about another tattoo he did that landed another client in the hospital after it got infected. Ryan is not too happy cause he feels this is making him and his business look funny in the light and in his confessional states if it happens again Van will be “tattooing in a parking lot.”. Ryan also reveals that the client is on the way to talk to Van about the tattoo of his deceased brother that became infected. After a discussion, the client decides he won’t sue due to 9Mag being a black-owned business and to ease things over, Ryan agrees to do his tattoo.
In more Van news, he is also got some drama going on at home. When he wanted to surprise his daughter with the keys to a Land Rover he bought for her birthday, he finds out that his daughter has been smoking weed in the house. Of course, he is upset and decides to not give her the car due to feeling disrespected.
Shine is back on the scene after leaving due to the unprofessionalism he saw first hand. Ryan invites the tattoo artist to do some guest work in his new shop, and he is impressed with how Ryan is running things. While the 9Mag owner is happy to see Shine is back, Van and Don are not too thrilled. Shine could care less how they feel anyway, he is more focused on shooting his shot at Lily.
Last but certainly not least, Don and Ashley are doing house shopping. The couple’s agent takes them to a two-story home, and they immediately fall in love with it. BUT when Don learns the house will cost him damn near $900,000 he realizes that Ashley’s dream home is out of his price range.
Unfortunately, the agent informs Don that they were declined but was approved for a $200,000 loan. Despite the bad news, Don is more determined than ever to get his wife the home she wants.
As you can imagine, there were plenty of thoughts on this episode, especially about Van’s struggle tattoos. You can see all the reactions in the gallery below.
—
Photo: Gary Gershoff / Getty
#BlackInkChi: Ryan & The Shop Sued For Van’s Struggle Tattoo, Charmaine Still Mad, Shine Returns was originally published on hiphopwired.com
1.
You got to be dumb to get a big ass tattoo of Africa on your whole thigh! She sat through that?! #BlackInkCHI pic.twitter.com/f2ByXny4i8
— Raedamaeys (@raedamaeys) July 3, 2019
2.
What was the cover up supposed to look like??? #Blackinkchi pic.twitter.com/9Y422gisdv
— Mika LeShae (@PrettiMika) July 3, 2019
3.
4.
“Don’t look good here, don’t look good there, don’t look good anywhere “ IM FUCKING DONE WITH RYAN 😭😭😭😭 #blackinkchi pic.twitter.com/lj66OvUohm
— 👑brat (@DoubleeKEY) July 3, 2019
5.
#BlackInkCHI Van... his arm is purple pic.twitter.com/9kdYCzDsUz
— Jessica (@WwBlossom) July 3, 2019
6.
Van tattooed a burnt piece of toast on her leg and he thought it looked good? #BlackInkCHI pic.twitter.com/xxKnY4VcLt
— Faith (@erthboundangel) July 3, 2019
7.
Oh no Van that tattoo was horrible #BlackInkCHI pic.twitter.com/Pjso6PHVpE
— Meexie♑️🇯🇲👸🏾 (@Meexiedarebel) July 3, 2019
8.
Everytime I see Lily #BlackInkCrewCHI pic.twitter.com/flawyK9cxH
— BLACK LIVES MATTER ❤️🖤💚🤎 (@Iamcoco78) July 3, 2019
9.
Declined.... but we already knew that. Don, why did you let your wife play you on national tv like that? 🤣🤣 I guess it’s as the saying goes “happy wife, happy life” Now where them $200K houses at? 🧐#BlackInkCrewCHI
— *I’m good, love* (@lowkiy1924) July 3, 2019
10.
This nigga said “first it’s weed, then its cigarettes, pills, lean!” 😩😩😩😂😂😂 #BlackInkCrewCHI
— 💜✨Luna Sapphire✨💙 (@RocCandi) July 3, 2019
11.
Watch Gina & Shine end up liking each other then her & Lily gone start beefin’ again😏 #BlackInkCrewCHI
— MyRealitytv (@RealitytvMy) July 3, 2019
12.
13.
So all this is telling me, no one should be getting tatted by van #BlackInkCrewChi pic.twitter.com/bKtCV7OcY5
— Regine Hunter (@KeepItKuteKiKi) July 3, 2019
14.
I appreciate the conversation Van is having with his daughter, but please move the hookah; it’s taking away from your point.
— YT: TheCelebritySyllabus_📝 (@WordswithWadjet) July 3, 2019
##BlackInkCrewCHI pic.twitter.com/kUc394OK9U
15.
I need to see the real tattoo Van did. Because that black out has to be covering the real tattoo. Why would she sit there and let him continue the tattoo. Something ain’t right. #BlackInkCrewCHI pic.twitter.com/KFvd7nZl5F
— Dream (@QueenDreamPetty) July 3, 2019
16.
When you have multiple sources of income you can leave a toxic work environment. Charmaine got multiple bags. She good without 9MAG #BlackInkCrewCHI
— Dream (@QueenDreamPetty) July 3, 2019
17.
Ryan said it don't look good there it don't look good here it don't look good anywhere 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #BlackInkCrewCHI
— Im Unique🐸☕️ (@whyareyouhating) July 3, 2019
18.
19.
Van's tattoo! 😂 #BlackInkCrewCHI pic.twitter.com/y6LmKY5w2c
— Peaches (@Peaches90534693) July 3, 2019
20.
I don’t know which tattoo was worst Donnas or Vans #BlackInkCrewCHI
— Snow White 🍎👸🏽✨ (@PrettygirlJas25) July 3, 2019
21.
Man why tf Van looked like he did that cover up with a whole black permeant marker😂😭🤮 #BlackInkCrewCHI
— RIRI THE DON🧊🦋💦 (@RealTrellSister) July 3, 2019
22.
23.
The lady should just sue Van leave Ryan and Nine Mag outta it #BlackInkCrewCHI
— Mary Mullen (@luscious63) July 3, 2019
24.
Jenn- “Ever since Van won me back....”
— Mobi-Wan Kenobi (@mobi_kenobi) July 3, 2019
Me- #BlackInkCHI pic.twitter.com/6CvnJVbENU