Naeem is one of Puma's new artists at Art2Ink. Cristana "Dutchess" Lattimore (Seasons 1–5) — Tattoo artist for Black Ink, owner of Pretty N Ink and Ceaser's ex-fiancée. While trying to concentrate on herself, Krystal gets caught looking for love in all the wrong places. Paul "Puma" Robinson (Seasons 1–4, 8–present), Shariff "Teddy Ruks" Homer (Season 4–present), Taylor “Donna Marie Lombardi” Pinckney (Season 4–present), Karis “Miss Kitty“ Phill (Season 8–present), Ashley Nicole "Sassy" Bermudez (Seasons 1–3). The sixth season premiered on December 6, 2017. On August 20, 2018, the series was renewed for a seventh season, which premiered on September 19, 2018, with the season returning March 13, 2019, for eight more episodes. Phoenix is laid back and easy-going. It has aired eight seasons and chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American–owned and operated tattoo shop in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.. Sky is Black Ink's quick-witted and fiery manager. Quani has become a career woman, and spends her time juggling motherhood and a full time job. Since graduating at the top of her class and earning a business degree, Dutchess has been taking the world by storm. Watch black-ish From the Beginning on Hulu! He continues to fulfill his ambition to take over the nation and have 10 Black Ink shops up and running by 2021. After a rocky start at Black Ink, Krystal has made amends with the ladies of the shop. © 2020 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. One thing's for sure, wherever the artist formerly known as O' S**t goes, trouble is sure to follow. Emmys 2017: black-ish Receives 4 Nominations, Tracee Ellis Ross Wins 2017 Golden Globe Award for black-ish, Emmys 2016: black-ish Receives 3 Nominations, Visit the ABC Shop for black-ish merchandise. VH1 and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Ted's role at Black Ink has increased over the years, from shop manager to VP of operations -- and now, president. He aims to show them the childhood he never had. This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 05:16. [8] The show was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on April 4, 2016. On July 24, 2019, the series was renewed for an eighth season, which premiered on August 14, 2019, with the season returning on February 26, 2020 for ten more episodes. Quani's mother, Denise, is a huge part of their lives. Born and raised down the block from Black Ink, Sassy is a neighborhood girl who walks the walk, and talks the talk.