Black ink crew new york

You're referring to the reality TV show "Black Ink Crew: New York"!

"Black Ink Crew: New York" is a reality TV series that premiered on VH1 in 2013. The show follows the lives of the employees at a tattoo shop called Black Ink, located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

The show focuses on the personal and professional struggles of the shop's owners and employees, including:

  1. Ceaser Emanuel: The owner of Black Ink and the show's central figure.
  2. Dutchess Lattimore: Ceaser's on-again, off-again girlfriend and a tattoo artist at the shop.
  3. Sassy: A tattoo artist and one of the original members of the shop.
  4. Puma: A tattoo artist and Ceaser's friend.
  5. O'Shea: A tattoo artist and Ceaser's cousin.
  6. Teddy: A tattoo artist and one of the newer members of the shop.
  7. Donna: The shop's receptionist and a close friend of the crew.

Throughout the series, the cast members face various challenges, including personal conflicts, romantic relationships, and professional struggles. The show also explores the world of tattooing and the culture surrounding it.

"Black Ink Crew: New York" has been praised for its portrayal of African American culture and its representation of strong, complex female characters. The show has also been criticized for its portrayal of violence, drama, and conflict.

The show has aired eight seasons and has spawned several spin-offs, including "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" and "Black Ink Crew: Compton".