Black ink crew new york season 5

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Black Ink Crew: New York is a reality TV series that airs on VH1. The show follows the lives of the employees at a tattoo shop called Black Ink, located in Harlem, New York City. Here's a brief summary of Season 5:

Season 5 (2016)

The fifth season of Black Ink Crew: New York premiered on January 5, 2016, and consisted of 14 episodes. The season focused on the aftermath of the shop's relocation to a new location, as well as the personal and professional struggles of the cast members.

Main Cast:

  1. Ceaser Emanuel (shop owner)
  2. Dutchess Lattimore (shop manager and Ceaser's girlfriend)
  3. Teddy Ruks (tattoo artist)
  4. Sassy (tattoo artist)
  5. Puma Robinson (tattoo artist)
  6. O'Shea "Osh" Ryan (tattoo artist)
  7. Alex "The Assassin" (tattoo artist)
  8. Donna Lombardi (shop receptionist)

Notable Storylines:

  1. The shop's relocation to a new location, which caused tension among the staff.
  2. Ceaser's relationship with Dutchess, which was put to the test due to trust issues.
  3. Teddy's struggles with his personal life, including his relationship with his daughter.
  4. Sassy's drama with her boyfriend, which affected her work at the shop.
  5. Puma's rivalry with O'Shea, which led to a physical altercation.
  6. Alex's departure from the shop, which caused tension among the staff.

Recurring Cast:

  1. Young Bae (tattoo artist and Ceaser's friend)
  2. Rachel (Ceaser's ex-girlfriend)
  3. Walt (a rival tattoo artist)

Episode Highlights:

  1. "New Beginnings" (Episode 1): The season premiere introduces the new shop location and sets the tone for the season.
  2. "Tattoo Wars" (Episode 3): Puma and O'Shea's rivalry comes to a head, leading to a physical altercation.
  3. "Love and War" (Episode 5): Ceaser and Dutchess's relationship is put to the test due to trust issues.
  4. "The Fallout" (Episode 10): The aftermath of Alex's departure from the shop causes tension among the staff.

Overall, Season 5 of Black Ink Crew: New York was filled with drama, tension, and personal struggles, as the cast members navigated their relationships and careers in the tattoo industry.